Through The Lens
Through the Lens: A Journey in Art and Healing
Through the Lens is a space where the power of creative expression meets the emotional journey of healing. Here, I share the art that has been a companion on my path—whether it’s photography, painting, digital art, coloring, or even watercolors. Each piece tells a story, expressing the raw emotions and healing moments that words alone often cannot capture.
Art has always been a way for me to process and reflect on my experiences. Through visual creativity, I’ve learned to transform pain into something beautiful, and through sharing it, I hope to invite you into the same process of emotional expression and healing. Every image or creation carries with it a piece of my heart, a reflection of the struggles, triumphs, and quiet moments in my journey to wellness.
In this section, I’ll share my art, along with the stories behind each piece—how it came to be, what it represents, and how it connects to the larger theme of resilience and growth. Whether it’s an abstract representation of the chaos I’ve overcome, or a peaceful scene that symbolizes a place of healing, the goal is to inspire you to see the beauty in your own journey, too. Art has the power to heal, to help us process, and to provide us with a language for what words cannot always convey. As you explore Through the Lens, I encourage you to reflect on the art you create and encounter, and perhaps discover new ways to express your own story.
Recent Posts
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Spark of Light
Bright colors catch our attention—do we dare take the time to mindfully notice? Notice the way the lights intertwine, the lines as they burst outward from the screen, alive with motion and energy. Happiness shows up in small and unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s quiet and subtle, and other times, it’s loud—vibrant—right in our faces. When…
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Getting to Know: Happiness
Happiness: A Fleeting Feeling or a Piece of the Puzzle? Happiness is one of the most sought-after emotions, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Unlike fear, which keeps us safe, or sadness, which allows us to process loss, happiness doesn’t seem to have a survival function. It often feels fleeting, appearing in bursts—when…
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Through the Lens: Sadness
Stillness Above The Surface Sadness can feel empty and hollow. We may struggle with feeling lifeless—just floating along—or find ourselves wanting to hunker down because the world might not understand the depth of our sorrow. This image reflects that sensation: black and white, gloomy, even eerie. But sadness is more than what we see on…
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Lucy, The Unexpected Ally
Lucy, the Unexpected Ally This is Lucy. She was a cellar spider that lived in our dining room. The first time I noticed her, my immediate reaction was fear—I wanted her gone. But then, I saw what she was doing. Lucy had captured a harlequin lady beetle, better known as an Asian beetle. These invasive…
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My Walk with Fear
The Old Me As a child, I hated being scared. My brothers used to hide in my room or sneak up behind me. They would jump out and say, “Boo.” I would fall to the floor in tears. I know it was all in good fun, and I’m sure my big reaction kept them coming…
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Rage Battle
The overwhelming sensation of anger disturbs and disrupts—not just our vision, but our internal balance. When rage takes hold, it can feel like the only relief comes from a volatile eruption of disdain and distress, releasing the tension however we can. For a long time, my walk with anger was exactly this—a rush for release,…