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Light Dance

 Welcome to Day 5 of our Blog challenge!

My virtual friend Amber offers Woman Unleashed workshops at least annually - and this winter, she chose favorite interviews from years past for the content! (And free offers from the presenters!)

I love the variety of creative offerings - and Amber's 'Permission Slip' to do a much - or as little - as fit our energy and time - no guilt!! 

I've participated in WU before, as Amber is also a graduate of the Color of Woman Intentional creativity program. I did a few of this year's sessions, and really enjoyed them! 

This collage was from Robin McClendon's collage mandala session.  I did mine in the smaller SoulCollage® format (5×8") - and she's the first card of 2026!  She's in the Council suit.

Light Dance
I am one who reaches for the light
____ is lit from within and without 
____ captures fireflies - and opens the jar!

I loved Lou Reed's session on creating a Spirit Doll, to support our intention/ goals for the year. I'm looking forward to gathering materials, and crafting one soon! 

Our SoulCollage® training orientation was lovely - the tech bits and zoom etiquette, and a practice breakout room.  I was tickled, as Linda, who also lives in Oregon, only about 1/2 hour from me was in the Bradford room with me!! The website is set up for ease of interaction with the facilitator, tech support, and other students! It's a very loving, supportive community. 

Sirabella Mariabruna • 2018

Mariabruna is the lead facilitator, and I feel blessed to be studying with her!  A psychotherapist, she has also studied dance in her beloved India. It promises to be a lovely course. 

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  1. JodiJanuary 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM

    I enjoyed looking at the collage. The contrast between the classical dancer and the night sky elements, especially the light beams and fireflies, creates a dreamlike scene.

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    1. Heart Song DreamsJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM

      I'm glad you enjoyed the collage, Jodi - it is dreamy.
      We have luminous beetles here on the West Coast, but they don't flash when flying, so I've always wanted to see ones that do!

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  2. Kimberly WintersJanuary 5, 2026 at 6:41 AM

    I love your commitment to creativity, reading your blog inspires me!

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    1. Heart Song DreamsJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks, Kimberly!
      My mama was such a good example of enjoying the creative process, and was usually working on some project!

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  3. TamaraJanuary 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM

    Your community sounds very creative and supportive. That “permission slip” approach is such a refreshing way to honor energy and intention.

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    1. Heart Song DreamsJanuary 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM

      It's a lovely community, Tamara.
      Isn't the Permission Slip a great reminder, that even if we sign up for something - we need to honor our own pace and timing!

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  4. MarthaJanuary 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM

    These workshops sound so fun and I love the collage, so creative!

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    1. Heart Song DreamsJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM

      They are fun, Martha!
      I enjoy this card - and my daughter, granddaughter and I may her to ballet class Tuesday!
      Nadya

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