by Louise Lalande | Oct 25, 2021 | Happiness, Art for Health, Brain, Gratitude, Mental Health, Wellness
Did you know that happiness is a skill we can learn? Research shows that happiness, compassion, and kindness can be realized and enhanced through training. The neuroplasticity of our brains makes it possible! Happiness is within our reach. It starts from the inside...
by Louise Lalande | Oct 25, 2021 | About Louise, arPlay, Art for Health, Brain, Creative Process, Gratitude, Happiness, Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga
What makes your heart sing? What brings a big fat smile to your face? Remember the last time you noticed being happy? Are you happy? What is being happy? Is it related to euphoria, ecstasy, contentment, calm, peace, light-heartedness? Recently pondering these...
by Louise Lalande | Oct 25, 2021 | About Louise, Creative Process, Creativity, Design, Presentations, Sacred Geometry
Pecha Kucha means “chit chat” in Japanese. It’s a creative storytelling presentation format in which 20 chosen images are shown for 20 seconds each. In other words, you’ve got just under 7 minutes to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way....
by Louise Lalande | Oct 25, 2021 | About Louise, arPlay, Art, Art for Health, Creative Process, Creativity
Creativity can be celebrated as a way to nurture connection, foster self-awareness and personal expansion in a grounded, pleasurable way. Creating art can be playful, relaxing and revitalizing – especially when we intentionally take the seriousness and need for...
by Louise Lalande | Oct 25, 2021 | Mental Health, Wellness
When it comes to doing things we love, how many times do we have to hear ourselves say “I’ll do this when…” or “I wish I had time for this,” before we actually do what brings us joy? Or do we even get to it at all? In the busy lives we lead, being in the here and...