Author: stargardener

Braveheart, I believe art heals—and that art is as simple as abiding outdoors with the morning sky or jotting lists or having a favorite color. I started Right Brain Planner because I needed a "planner" that offered space but didn't trigger my daily expectations—space to dream and chronicle my life. I needed a planner that was a journal—a place to collect my blurts and random bits of color and collage. Perhaps you are in need of the same? If so, I hope you will join me via our shared online connections. ♥

expressive writing for mental health & well-being

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“Expressive writing is a brief writing technique that helps people understand and deal with emotional upheavals in their lives. It is a little like a self-help therapy without outlandish claims. Its greatest appeal is that it is a method with strong scientific evidence behind it.”

“[You] don’t have to write a lot, but you have to first of all just acknowledge it and put it into words. And that was really for me, the breakthrough.” -James Pennebaker

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an anniversary, a new book discussion + crossing a threshold 🥳

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Today is the 🌓🌔🌕 moon is waxing to full; it is the day 😪 after one of the most talented and kind humans left Earth 🪦 (RIP Ms. Dolly) and ✅ Day 96/100 of my second 100-Day Project for this year, (theme: Benevolence, Wonder and Meaning). Themes have guided through a 🎢 busy (joy-filled and stressful) summer of family 💕 visits, medical 🏥🥼 appointments, surgeries and physical therapy.

Braveheart, 2026 has felt like a crossover ➡️ between two territories: my Before and my Now. It has felt like a year of details that combined to form a portal; a long-awaited point of transition + manifestation that coincided with my soul being engaged and ready. And frankly, likely facilitated feeling 🐎 ready.

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