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Picasso once said "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." Which brings me to the idea of self discipline. Without it, I'd never improve (in any area in my life) and it's probably my favorite tool in self care. And it does have to do with self care. Because when you love yourself, care for yourself, you do things that are good for you or that will take you where you want to be. You can't keep doing this though without self discipline. It is what will keep you going when the hard hits, or the inspiration and motivation are lacking. And as you create, work, do things because of self discipline, you'll find yourself moving past the ruts, past the hard parts and back into momentum. See the Art from the Cultivate Project: https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/cultivate-collection/ My newsletter https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/newsletter/ Support the ad-free podcast: Thank you for your support and enabling the podcast to remain ad-free. Every dollar helps me continuing to create art and words that nurture and speak to you. https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/support-the-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

It is the progress we make that is the reward. Why do you think often it is never enough to receive the reward? If the reward is in the process and progression we make then the fruit of that is the extra icing on top making it all much sweeter. See the Art from the Cultivate Project: https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/cultivate-collection/ My emails are kind of like a road trip . . . they   include adventure, good music, some wrong turns, a couple of right  ones,  and maybe a snack. For real though, it is a journey, this artist  thing  and I’d love to have you here with me. https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/newsletter/ Support the ad-free podcast: Thank you for your support and enabling the podcast to remain   ad-free. Every dollar helps me continuing to create art and words that   nurture and speak to you https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/support-the-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Hey  there, welcome to season 2 of Discovering Breadcrumbs. This is a part  of the Cultivate Project, a once a month project where I explore  practices and mindsets we can cultivate for growth. And this month we're  talking about Elevation. I started this as an exploration of lettering art  and illustration. As I created the art, discovered words that flowed out  with the art. This podcast is the place where I share those words. You  can see the art in the link below. And I'd love it if you followed along  in my journey by signing up for my weekly emails. See the Art from the Cultivate Project: https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/cultivate-collection/ My emails are kind of like a road trip . . . they  include adventure, good music, some wrong turns, a couple of right ones,  and maybe a snack. For real though, it is a journey, this artist thing  and I’d love to have you here with me. https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/newsletter/ Support the ad-free podcast: Thank you for your support and enabling the podcast to remain  ad-free. Every dollar helps me continuing to create art and words that  nurture and speak to you https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/support-the-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Hey there, welcome to season 2 of Discovering Breadcrumbs. This is a part of the Cultivate Project, a once a month project where I explore practices and mindsets we can cultivate for growth. And this month we're talking about REST. I started this as an exploration of lettering art and illustration. As I created the art, discovered words that flowed out with the art. This podcast is the place where I share those words. You can see the art in the link below. And I'd love it if you followed along in my journey by signing up for my weekly emails. See the Art from the Cultivate Project: https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/cultivate-collection/ My emails are kind of like a road trip . . . they include adventure, good music, some wrong turns, a couple of right ones, and maybe a snack. For real though, it is a journey, this artist thing and I’d love to have you here with me. https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/newsletter/ Support the ad-free podcast: Thank you for your support and enabling the podcast to remain ad-free. Every dollar helps me continuing to create art and words that nurture and speak to you https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/support-the-podcast/ Stillness Episode https://discoveringbreadcrumbs.com/stillness/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

As we lead into this holiday season, the one word that comes up over and again is joy. We hear it and yet somehow often in this season, we don't live it. And I think for many of us we don't live it all the year round. But it's important that we do cultivate joy during this season and certainly the entire year round. And if we can cultivate an inner joy during one of the busiest times of the year it should become a habit that we hold onto all year. This is a part of The Cultivate Project. A once a month project where I explore mindsets and practices we can   cultivate and nurture to bring more care to ourselves and others. And   this month we are talking about Acceptance. For the gratitude notebook mentioned in this episode: Gratitude Journal For holiday cards, including the Joy artwork featured in this episode:  Holiday Cards Join me on a journey and bring more of what you need into your home.  Join  the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first  opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print  library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

It may be cliché that I'm choosing to talk about gratitude at this time of year, but I think it's important. While well meaning ideas on gratitude through November and Thanksgiving Day are great, I think we tend to go back to our old mindsets and anxieties very soon after. Often with the busyness of the holidays our old ways of complaint and narrow perspective are compacted. So I want to make sure, that when you begin this month thinking about gratitude, you carry it over into the holidays and make it a true life changing habit. This is a part of The Cultivate Project. A once a month project where I explore mindsets and practices we can  cultivate and nurture to bring more care to ourselves and others. And  this month we are talking about Acceptance. Join me on a journey and bring more of what you need into your home. Join the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Once we get comfortable with our weaknesses and our strengths and all of the in between, it leaves room for acceptance. Acceptance of who we have been, who we are, and most importantly who we want to become. Acceptance is about wholeness. And acceptance all of yourself leads to trusting yourself. This allows yourself to open up to other relationships with acceptance and trust. This is a part of The Cultivate Project. A once a month project where I explore mindsets and practices we can cultivate and nurture to bring more care to ourselves and others. And this month we are talking about Acceptance. Join me on a journey and bring more of what you need into your home. Join   the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first   opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print   library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Change is hard. We don't like change. But I think we'll all agree we need change. It's when change is forced upon us that it's especially hard. But in that moment if we face it with strength, we often find the good. Strength allows us to grow, to move forward, to come out of hiding, to move and do with purpose, to make changes and waves in this world. Without strength, we stay where we are and accept what is because it's comfortable - even if it's a comfortably hard life. But this is hiding. This month we look at cultivating strength, why and how and what it looks like when we do and when instead we look for comfort. See the Strength Collection of Notebooks and Art Prints Join me on a journey and bring more of what you need into your home. Join  the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first  opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print  library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Exploration is often linked with play because we aren't necessarily looking for outcomes but instead involved in process. Exploring the new opens new opportunities, it allows us to do things without having to finish, or even accomplish anything - which relieves us of stress which has to be my favorite reason to explore. Exploration allows our imaginations to work, promotes questions and flexibility in our minds, and allows for mistakes without repercussions. Exploration means pushing out of our comfort zones but without the stress of a needed outcome. Instead we are looking at process with a sense of wonder. Often we are trying something new so there is no real risk. See the Self Love Collection of Notebooks and Art Prints Join  the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first  opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print  library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Self love is often being comfortable with who we are, knowing we are worthy as we are and not needing to keep up with someone else, or needing more than what we know is for us. This week we look at cultivating self love, why and how and what it looks like when we do. See the Self Love Collection of Notebooks and Art Prints Join me on a journey and bring more of what you need into your home. Join the Breadcrumbs Collectors for weekly emails filled with art, first opportunity to purchase limited editions, and free things in the print library (who doesn’t love free things?) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

When we cultivate expectancy we are choosing to respond to things that happen in our life with hope and encouragement even though we may not know the outcome (there is a certain letting go of control required here) that leads to living with peace in your life. The opposite choice when those things happen is negativity or fear (probably because we realize we aren't in control) and this leads to heightened anxiety and a mindset of scarcity which of course is not peaceful. This month we are looking at how to cultivate expectancy, what it really is, and why it's so good. To join my weekly emails for free shipping, calendars, and first opportunity to purchase art: https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/newsletter/ The Cultivate Project:  https://breadcrumbsstudio.com/collections/cultivate-collection/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support

Our breath is our very existence. It is what we come down to so it's no wonder to me why experts suggest breathing exercises for when we are stressed, upset, or need just a moment to gather ourselves. It's no wonder meditation often focuses on the slow work of breathing. Even in athletics breathing is important. I always found when I was coaching that athletes who were great at finding the rhythm of their breath to match their gait were more relaxed and could endure more. As I run, if I become stressed, it is my breath that first becomes hitched. So without a doubt, the way we take in breath and more importantly, the way we release our breath is vital to our well being. In much the same way, what we take in and more importantly what we let go of is also vital to our well being. Paying attention to what we allow into our minds will often shine a light on how those things affect our mindset, our mood, and ultimately our well being. See the Release Collection Join My Weekly Newsletter for early releases, free shipping, and just to join me on my journey. I promise to bring encouragement without becoming a burden to your inbox. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mary-kathleen-scott/support