Creative Healing Through Writing and Art
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I’m stoked to share that I’m collaborating with 11 artists to create a new book “Cultivating Radical Self-Love: A Collaboration of Healers, Artists and Writers”.
This collaboration features work by a dozen amazing people. Anaid Garcia, Kiyoshi Shelton, Jasmine Gray, Corry Lang, Jodi Onyx Austin, Natalie Small, Rayne Ibarra-Brown, Jason Freeman, Jasmine Farrell, Donovan Cheney, Michelle Minero and myself, Leah Oviedo.
The book is a collection of art, writing and practices to inspire readers to create a radical self-love journey. Each contributor will be sharing their own heart-work in how they use tools to create more balance in their life.
In the words of Nayyira Waheed, “’I love myself.’ The quietest, simplest, most powerful revolution ever. – from “Salt”.
This book will be a free E-book and .pdf available from collaborators through their various platforms, such as my Patreon page.
> If you’re on Facebook, join the book release event (https://www.facebook.com/events/1755255884776774) on Thursday, December 28th, to grab your copy of the book! <
Learn more about the artists below:
Natalie Small – http://www.groundswellcommunity.org
Jasmine Gray – https://www.facebook.com/JazsJammies
Anaid Garcia – https://www.anaidgarciagallery.com
Jason Freeman – http://www.jasonwfreeman.com
Corry Lang – https://www.corrylang.com
Kiyoshi Shelton – http://kiyoshimusic.com
Michelle Minero – http://www.lovewarriorcommunity.com
Jasmine Farrell – https://www.facebook.com/JustBreatheJasmine
Donovan Cheney – http://www.donovancheney.com
Leah Oviedo – https://www.patreon.com/loviedo
Once the book is published I will post again. Or you can follow my Patreon page (link above).
Writing my book wasn’t easy. Sharing what had always felt so shameful was scary. Even so, I came to a point where I stopped feeling shameful and started understanding that depression is just as important as any serious illness. Suddenly I realized I was no longer a victim. I was a survivor.
I published through Amazon so it’s available as both an e-book and a paperback. This is not my first book, but it is my most personal. I share my struggles and pain honestly. Openly and honestly sharing healing is my gift to the world. With 1 in 4 people in the USA suffering from mental illness I hope my story will help others to start their own journey to better health. Unlike a broken bone which heals in a matter of weeks or months, healing mental illness takes much more time and a whole lot of self-love.
If you’re suffering from depression I strongly encourage you to seek help. If you can’t afford a therapist find a supportive mentor, teacher or healer who can help you discover inner peace. Healing is possible IF you are open and willing to commit to a self-care plan. You’re life only has value if you decide it does.
And it’s okay to stumble and fall along the way. Healing takes time so BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF!
Peace and Hugs, Leah
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