Let me introduce myself

Hello My name is Sandy Fabrin. I work as a therapist in Auckland, New Zealand. I have an interest in helping people, by using creativity to gain healing insights and to promote well-being. In my work as a therapist, I have noticed that so many people are ruled by fear. The restrictions and limitations that were originally imposed by family and society have become self-imposed. You, also, may feel that you have been attempting to break free of similar limitations. What could you be like if you gave full expression to who you are; if rather than being afraid of what others thought you began to give express your authentic self? Actually you are the only person on earth who can do that. It would be such a shame if the world never got to meet the real you...the full expression of you. I wish you well on your journey. Start small. Begin today. Express more of yourself in your words. Use your appearance. Use your work. Use your music. Deliberately shine. Peace to you. Sandy.

Under Spanish skies, last November

Creative expression and healing

Hi there I am preparing for a weekend creative retreat on Waiheke Island close to the city of Auckland, New Zealand, where I live and work. I am expecting 6 or seven women to attend. It is exciting to know that what happens there will unfold in a way that is beyond my control, even though I will be facilitating. Each woman's creative process will be unique and the insights of each person will be theirs. I love it that each choice that they make creatively is their chosen expression and in that way unique and precious. It feels like an amazing privilege to have the opportunity to help people to deepen their connection with the now moment and to teach a non-judgmental acceptance of 'what is'. Tonight I attended a meeting of about 250 creative people and one of my daughters was a guest speaker. She spoke about the creative process and how every line that she draws as an illustrator, is a continuation of the same line she has been drawing forever. As we give creative expression to ourselves, whether by art, cooking, decorating, writing etc we are giving to the world. We are speaking and expressing our unique message that every single person on earth has. We give voice to what we are about. An expression of our essence. Our DNA. Together we form a choir that resounds around the earth. Healing comes as we give expression to who we are and peace comes as we accept without judgment the expressions of others. Join me in this amazing journey, if you will. Peace and love Sandy

The unfolding now moment

Hello to all who may have found this blog. I warmly welcome you. It is dusk at this moment in Auckland, New Zealand. The street lights have come on and the leaves of the trees have become silouetted against a pearl grey sky. I wish to make the most of this moment as it won't come my way again. I am amazed at the richness and the wonder of the actual now moment when I remember to actually be in it in a connected way. Often I am in my head, (as I heard on a podcast today, in a virtual reality) instead of the 'experiential now' with all of the beauty and sensory experience that it has to offer. It still takes intentional attention for me to remain in the moment but I wish to make it my way of being in the world. I am devouring the sights and the smells, the tastes, the sounds and the feeling of this moment as I would in a foreign city that I was visiting. Curious and open and engaged. I don't want to miss a thing. Join me on my travels if you will. Peace Sandy

The lessons of spring

Good morning readers. I was out walking this morning. The air was crisp and cool as I breathed it in. I connected with the earth and sky in the moment. My body, my breath, my aliveness. The blessing of being alive for another day was close and wondrous. Some buds are breaking out into flower after the cool silent rest of winter. My heart is open to movement of the seasons and the call to growth to all living things...including me. What buds are ready, waiting to burst out and be seen. I choose to grow with the times...to not remain stagnant and silent. Let your buds unfurl. I can't wait to see the unfolding of you. Peace and love Sandy

The absence of fear

One day the dawn will come and with new eyes I will see. Truth will reveal itself in many-splendoured colours and no fear will silence the magnificat of my heart. Insight brings hope. Hope brings joy. Joy brings generosity. Generosity brings forgiveness. Forgiveness brings peace. Peace brings well-being. Well-being brings contentment. May you experience these things as you give expression to the insights you find, as you listen to your heart. Listen with your paints, listen with your words, listen with your song and dance. Go well, my friends. Sandy Auckland, New Zealand

My canvas is on fire

Flaming colours shouting across the waves a sudden intake of breath splendour expressed an uproar of movement rich and glorious perfection in chaos illuminating my soul making my spirit soar