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  • An overdue – but very brief – update

    After a long hiatus, the author returns to their blog to share updates on recent workshop activities and a shift in priorities due to a busy life. They’ve been facilitating free community workshops, focusing on reflective writing, while stepping back from other projects. Future wellness resources and workshop details are planned.

  • Join My Creative Workshops: Discounts Inside!

    It’s been a while since I last posted something on the blog, and a lot has happened in that time. I took a little break from posting to focus on other things in life as I felt my attention needed to go elsewhere. It’s been an interesting period of reflection, rumination, and recalibration. I’ve made…

  • Daily Prompt: Camping

    Yes – just this weekend, in fact! I absolutely adore camping. There’s something so beautiful about just sitting around a campfire with your friends, eating food, telling stories and listening to music. This past weekend, we barbecued together and sat up to watch the sunrise. It’s hard to be unhappy when you’re in a magical…

  • Unleashing Inspiration: A Journey of Reflection and Creativity

    As the month of April draws to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of inspiration and looking at how to carry it forward into May. Over this past month, we’ve reflected on quite a few different sources of inspiration together and learnt about being flexible. We’ve considered how community can play…

  • Finding Further Inspiration in Nature

    Please accept my apologies for a lack of blog posts recently… I hope my latest community project will make up for it!

  • Romanticism, the Sublime, and the Spirit of Inspiration

    Come explore concepts from Romanticism that emphasise the importance of finding inspiration in nature and what inspiration might lead to.

  • What Inspires Me: Finding Magic in the Everyday

    Join me as I discuss finding inspiration through small, intentional acts rather than waiting for sudden bursts of creativity. Discover ways to reconnect with your creativity and how to cultivate inspiration from everyday moments.

  • Finding Inspiration: Why I Do What I Do

    Join me for a reflection on my own inspirations on why I started The Opaque Elephant and where this inspiration is leading me now. From nature to connection and how creativity weaves through it all, I want to invite you to join something meaningful.

  • Taking Inspiration from Nature: The Lesser Celandine

    Join me as I reflect on the inspiration drawn from nature during April – this week, the lesser celandine flower caught my attention. This flower symbolizes “joys to come” and signifies the arrival of spring – a lovely little reminder at this point in the month.

  • Inspiration in the Community

    Today, I’m reflecting on the importance of community and inspiration – ironically inspired by walk to Portland Park. Explore new perspectives and ideas, enhancing appreciation of nature and building a sense of community.

  • A Four-Card Tarot Spread for Inspiration

    Join me for this month’s tarot spread – all about inspiration! You’ll also find tips for interpreting cards, understanding their meanings, and seeking inspiration, along with resources for further assistance.

  • 5 Writing Prompts for Inspiration

    In April, the theme is ‘inspiration’! We’re going to start by focusing on exploring its meaning through various prompts. Engage with reflection by asking recalling moments of inspiration, creating mind maps, and describing instances of inspiring others. A workbook titled “31 Days of Inspiration” is available for those wanting deeper engagement.

  • Awakening a Sense of Community

    Join me for the final post of the month, in which I explore community and connection. I’ll chat about classes and workshops, the value of in-person interactions and how I utilise online connections.

  • Awakening, Vulnerability, and Self-Limiting Beliefs

    Join me for some reflections on shedding self-limiting beliefs and caring too much about the opinions of others.

  • Reflections on My First Workshop!

    Join me as I reflect on my first informal workshop aimed at fostering community through creativity. Celebrating the Spring Equinox, we explored some painting and the joy of unstructured creativity, which I’m looking forward to doing for more people in the future.