Friends,

I'm writing this on the heels of an inspiring week in Sayulita, Mexico.

If you're following along with me on Instagram, you might have heard the story about my expired passport— the one I noticed about eight hours before I was supposed to get on a plane.

Yep, that happened : /

Thankfully, I was able to drive to Seattle, get a new passport (in just three hours...who knew?!), and hop on a plane the following morning to meet up with my family.

After royally beating myself up for making this "mistake," the whole debacle ended up shedding some much-needed light on the importance of self-forgiveness, gentle self-talk, and vulnerability... especially during hard moments.

However, when I did arrive in Mexico, I felt exhausted, off-center, and disconnected from the anxiety of the whole ordeal.

To sooth the rough edges, I decided to do one of my very favorite things: TAKE A PHOTO WALK.

Without an agenda or destination in mind, I moved slowly through the busy streets, letting my eyes savor all the amazing new colors, shapes, and images surrounding me.

I found inspiration in bustling markets, alleyways, altars, street art, and countless tiny details. And with each new discovery, I noticed myself arriving more fully in the present moment. I also felt the stress of my travels melting away as inspiration took its place.

I really love tapping into a place by seeing it through the eyes of an artist (even if it's my own neighborhood), and I always include some version of this exercise in my workshops and online courses. It's such a great way to stay inspired!

Here are a few prompts you can use to explore with your camera (or just your eyes) the next time you head out for a walk:

In The Creative Revolution E-Course, I call this exercise Visual Feasting, and it's one of the many Art of Aliveness practices you'll find in the course.

If you're ready to discover a wonderful world of creative inspiration, art exercises, and new ways to experience the world around you The Creative Revolution E-Course (now including Lifetime Access) begins on Monday!

I'd love to see you there.

xo flora

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