Looking for a visual reminder about self-compassion
September 8, 2020 10:39 AM Subscribe
Like so many people, I put a lot of pressure on myself and beat myself up for mistakes. I'm trying to remember things like: failure is human, no flower blooms in all seasons, nobody's perfect, etc.
Also, I'm a very visual thinker. At the suggestion of my coach, I would love a piece of art to hang by my mirror to remind me to be kind to myself. It can have words or not. (I have a reminder on my fridge to breathe, it is this print and it's great.) Looking forward to any suggestions!
Hi there - I am an artist who is inspired by water and nature - I would look at mandalas... which, for me, inspire and elevate... especially the idea that no matter the pattern... if you keep growing it, adding to it and circling back around... becomes a beautiful design.
posted by mrmarley at 10:55 AM on September 8, 2020 [3 favorites]
posted by mrmarley at 10:55 AM on September 8, 2020 [3 favorites]
Best answer: The most effective things for me have had personal significance. Mandalas never did much, but my David Bowie ring made me unstoppable! There’s no need to limit yourself to traditional inspirational imagery. Maybe a picture of a kind grandma or a Buddha with your face on it works better.
Is there text that speaks to you? “Be nice to my friend” has worked well for me.
And if you want a whole collage, so be it! Cover that wall.
posted by mermaidcafe at 11:09 AM on September 8, 2020
Is there text that speaks to you? “Be nice to my friend” has worked well for me.
And if you want a whole collage, so be it! Cover that wall.
posted by mermaidcafe at 11:09 AM on September 8, 2020
Best answer: If you would be into something funny/self-deprecating, I like this and also the leading image on this page (scroll down to see the full image). They are from the blog unclipped adventure, although it looks as if the author has taken down the original blog, where she sold at least some of her comics as prints. Here's her new page and here's her reddit.
posted by sillysally at 12:30 PM on September 8, 2020
posted by sillysally at 12:30 PM on September 8, 2020
Best answer: Check out Nikki McClure's work, endless possibilities there.
posted by veery at 12:49 PM on September 8, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by veery at 12:49 PM on September 8, 2020 [1 favorite]
Best answer: I really love Tyler Feder's art - you might like I'm Still Me or Self Love or Bust?
posted by ChuraChura at 1:22 PM on September 8, 2020
posted by ChuraChura at 1:22 PM on September 8, 2020
Anna Oneglia has a bunch, in postcard size so not expensive!
posted by matildaben at 3:45 PM on September 8, 2020
posted by matildaben at 3:45 PM on September 8, 2020
You might like stuff by Sabrina Brugmann/Sasa Elebea
Artist's page
Instagram
posted by Rora at 3:56 PM on September 8, 2020
Artist's page
posted by Rora at 3:56 PM on September 8, 2020
Response by poster: After looking at a bunch of these, I am definitely doing a collage! Thanks for the suggestions and feel free to keep 'em coming.
posted by Threeve at 4:12 PM on September 8, 2020
posted by Threeve at 4:12 PM on September 8, 2020
Best answer: Maybe (?) this simple image & sentiment.
posted by forthright at 7:06 PM on September 8, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by forthright at 7:06 PM on September 8, 2020 [1 favorite]
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