I pulled myself out of a major depression by getting out of my own way. I started decoupaging flower pots. Then I started feeding the birds and the squirrels. I began to be fully present and connecting to everything around me in new ways. Noticing the the beautiful skyscapes. The moon. Which led to spiritual books and videos...which led to meditation. Which saved my life. Love this...and both of you. 🙏❤️
I enjoyed this talk. My granddaughter was into pour painting, and while babysitting, she wanted to paint. So I'm all hung up with how messy this would be, would we have time to do this, would I be able to do it, and so on. So here is my 11 year old quietly guiding her grandma each step of the way. She goes first to show me, and her 1st one isn't her best, and she laughs about it. She does another, and it's much better. And the whole time, she's humming, and talking to herself, and totally in the moment. It occurred to me that I needed to learn a lesson from my granddaughter. So I took a deep breath and decided to chill out, enjoy myself, and see if I could be creative. And by the end of our painting time, I had a painting to hang in my bathroom by me! I also had a painting to hang in our bedroom by her. Every time I look at them, I remember this day. I wish I could go to one of Laura's creative workshops. She seems lovely.
My gosh, what a beautiful person you have in your life, Russell!!! And one can say the same about you in Laura's life. Such blessings are tremendous. Also, can't wait to get hold of Laura's book, it sounds amazing.
We all need to 'try and B in the frequency of LOVE OR ABOVE, SERVICE to OTHERS Instead of Service to SELF... where are YOU @? It's time to look INSIDE...are You more of self OR OTHERS? This DOESN'T mean you allow anyone to 'walk all over you' only IF YOU ARE ASKED 2 HELP!! DO NOT try to help anyone who HASN'T ASKED you for YOUR help. You are WASTING you BELOVED TIME HERE if it UNWANTED! Do NOT allow anyone to walk like that. LOVE2ALL!
THIS is the main channel. You know the saying, “depression is a focus on the past, and anxiety is a focus on the future?,” I began to add, “creation is a focus on the presence.” I think this is exactly what Laura has discovered. Absolutely resonate with this. My daughter decided when she was nine years old that crafting and slow living would be how she would live her life. Now a high school graduate she has a focus on eudaimonia, first and foremost, which she intends to fold into her higher educational pursuits. Congrats on the book, dear Laura! Love the two of you as a couple; and when you do videos together. We did hypnobirthing training too! (Many years ago). My amazing husband was able to use hypnobirthing through an emergency c-section. I felt NOTHING, but pressure. Bless you both. I hope you will be able to feature my book on this channel, as I feel it’s a natural companion to everything you’re speaking about on both this and your other channel. Freedom from within and Freedom from without is how we merge the concepts of your two channels. The book is, “Sage Words, Freedom,Book One” Thanks. See you friday, mates.
I adore you both, Russ and Laura. Thinking about you guys during this difficult time. MANY of us support you and have personally been helped by the amazing work you’ve devoted your life to. ❤
I'm a mum of 12. Lots of neurodiversity among us, and three came to us from extreme trauma. We're really keen on self-care. A running joke round here is "Mama does art so that she doesn't go crazy". :) But it is truly one of my most treasured coping tools. Gardening, hiking, and music are others. Often, they intersect. I set my environment with incense and intention. Meditation, I think, would be great to integrate. Brilliant talk. Thanks, Laura!
As someone who suffers from C-PTSD and major recurring depression I can say the creative act, any creative act can help the agony of these conditions. Sometimes you feel things that may only be communicated through artistic expression. Art fecundates the spirit. And whoever uses that spirit creatively is an artist. Writing, painting, sculpture, gardening et cetera all provide us with a means to truly express the essence of our being. Thank you both for this video. Art therapy should be a major part of any recovery program.
Laura has such a soothing presence. I think my anxiety would be low in one of her workshops. I love that there are people out there like Laura holding space for us beginners to explore our creative side.
Russell, I really enjoyed this, your wife seems a really lovely person, there was so much about humanity I took from this (loved the part where Laura spoke of noticing the colours of the sky) and I also enjoyed your recapping of what Laura was saying. I gave up a 20yr career 18mths ago, to try and start living a happier life out of this matrix world and I'm currently a community-enhanced social prescriber and psychological wellbeing practitioner with a mental health organisation and I like what I do. We create and support grassroots activities across our 4 centres, many of them creative activities to support and lift people to happier places by being a companion on their journey, such a lovely ethos. Thank you Laura and Russell, you all have a blessed day 🙏
All crafts are essentially a wonderful mix of active creativity, and meditation. The ability of a pleasurable creative activity to 'take you out of yourself' is amazing. It's the act that truly matters...a successful creation is subjective anyway, so don't focus on the quality of the result, rather the joy of the process. Xx
Funny how we so enthusiastically bypass the simplest of remedies seeking the more complicated, misguidedly thinking there is more value in the complicated! My light went on, thanks to a Buddhist monk who said to me, after a 15 minute diatribe of my meditation issues, ....'Let Go Let God'. I did and still do 30 years on. p.s. what a truly lovely vid. Isn't she gorgeous?! I want that book!! You're a lucky man Russell. x
How amazing. She got my attention as soon as she started talking about how we get so embarrassed of our work. Instead of accepting and appreciating our work. I, along with my sister and mom, take painting and cake decorating classes. I always seem to be over critical of my work and compliment everyone else's work so I don't have to face what I think is my own failure. Bless you and your family and thank you Laura for sharing your experiences.
Wow… crafts in a group. Sounds wonderful. Back in the 60’s my Mom says one of her most beautiful experiences doing an embroidery group. She created a beautiful tapestry I have now in my home. She said she had so many great conversations with her friends.
Unfortunately my wife and I are dealing with the death of two good friends. We’ve been keeping ourselves centered and creative, this is fine advice...In the now...Helps...🙏🙏
@@michaelsilverfoote6272 Life can be more difficult for those who feel more. Both my wife and I have empathic abilities which can make life more intense. Don’t have a fear of death, it’s merely a transition. Be strong and know you are not alone...🙏❤️
In some societies birth is morned and death celebrated.Death means going to our real home.We have been brainwashed: religion,film,retorique, ect.Unfortunately this does not aleiviate your longing.They are in a place of unfathomable joy and maybe reaching out to you, but in your sorrow you are oblivous.Have patience with the morning mortal who you are and soothe will be yours.
I love Laura's posts on Instagram and recently went to her book event in Tring. I just wanted to thank her and tell her personally how much she has helped me and continues to brighten every day. I couldn't wait to get a copy of her book and I can't put it down! It's so beautifully written and I'm going to incorporate crafting as part of my self care routine. Thank you so much Laura. Love always xx Claire
I never got to go to my after-school middle school free craft classes, I'd wander around and wonder if ever I'd get a chance. I never have . 39 now. I'm going to do it. I WANT IT. ❤ THANK YOU BOTH. AMAZING 👏
Hi Russell and Laura…whilst my daughter was hypno-birthing I was making candles and soaps…I think crafts are essential in grounding yourself whatever your craft might be… if you experiment you’ll always find something that you’re good at…craft and art are purely subjective so there’s no need for anyone to compare their art to someone else’s… this is a materialisation of your individuality and so you should be proud of anything you make or do that makes you feel good…just go for it and have fun ! 🙏🏻🕉
This was a great reminder for me to do some creative activities today. They always help me release and become more at one with myself. Thanks, Russell, and hearing Laura speak was a pleasure!
I have this book, it is so much more than a craft book, I love it absolutely beautiful and, yes, we are art we are creative beings. I love the idea of breaking down the barriers and cutting through the awkwardness of our perceived inadequacies to produce something beautiful ❤
I find art and craft activities so therapeutic and agree that I have often worried about the look of the end product. I loved the idea of a meditation before the activities. I’ll be buying Laura’s book to learn more.
Absolutely! Doing things with my hands, creating, helps me immensely. I love to knit, paint, draw, creating jewelry. So does music and dancing and swimming. I feel such peace in swimming. I have struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. Doing all these creative activities with my hands has helped me become more calm and feel the Joy of my life!
Does Laura have her own TH-cam channel? Would love to support her too. You guys are adorable! Thank you for giving a daily dose of sanity and humour in this crazy world ❤️🙏
Self doubt can sometimes be a big barrier to overcome. I wanted to try lapidary but the voice inside my head said “you cant do this”. Well it turns out I bloody well can, and together with my silversmith wife we now make beautiful pieces of artisan jewellery. “Up yours” to the voice of self doubt. Just do it!
I loved that , I love you and Laura . You seem so lovable and loving and interested in everything she was saying 😊 I wish everybody was like that .. 🥰. Wow what a better place the world would be... 💜💙💚❤️ Hearts to you and Laura so happy for you both . Thanks for setting a really good example 👍 🥰
Also I'm a high school dropout. I've always wanted to learn more hands on skills and have friends who enjoy the experience and opportunities to explore and create different beautiful stunning shocking art and stuff re done and repurosed. Thank you to your wife. Russell You are amazing Jazzy Cat! I believe in Love. looks like good work. sincere great work. I love ❤ this!!!!! better than the simple lie.
Ms. Brand I love painting however because I judge myself harshly then I destroy it. I realized that my hands had to be part of the art and I discovered spray paint. I sprayed 3 pumpkins different shades, one looked like fall, greens and orange and yellow, also do painting with my hands 🙌 and it takes me away from myself! I have tried the breathing technique and I go away for awhile and I love the feeling. I have been doing ice cold showers and baths, water 34 degrees, it does wonders for my body inflammation. Your wife is lovely and I can see why you need someone with a grounded personality. Keep up the great work and I am waiting for you to update me, if you get my drift…
Wim Hoff brings up stuff for me, too. But I’ve to been able to gently let the negative thoughts go. Win’s light-hearted attitude gives me permission to accept my less than perfect self.
Gosh, I watch half of your video and then I have to stop in order to absorb it all. After a break, I then finish watching. This had so much helpful information for me. Thank you. 💚
Just what I needed to hear. After losing my husband two years ago I find i am kind of trapped in my head, afraid to try new things. I have started stuff, but I seem to scuttle back to what I already know. Which is not helpful to forward growth at all. Always comparing instead of enjoying. Afraid of being judged.. Need this book. Like right now. Thanks!
I so appreciated hearing Laura speak. I am in recovery 12 step program and I do mixed media art that has really helped my recovery in many ways. I do encourage everyone to explore free TH-cam tutorials. Blessings to all❤🙏
Good day to you beautiful people. I just ♥️you both. I honestly enjoy all your videos I love and respect you. You are so informative and your presentations are truly amazing you help me so much. Especially this time of year it’s always been hard for me. I found you last year and you are a brilliant, funny peaceful energy thank you ☮️♥️
I'm a full time first responder and enjoy woodturning as a hobby. The ebb and flow of creativity and mindfulness is where I enjoy this hobby the most. Total concentration with tiny movements of the hands and looking at the end result and hopefully feeling good about the unique piece you made. You forget about everything else going on in your life and it just calms me.
Life without creativity for me doesn’t exist…I live in my magical land of creating daily and I have my grandmother to thank for teaching many crafts to me when I was a child which I still do some of today and have moved on to many new ones…and if ourselves are shown in our creativity that leaves me to ponder many things about me…I love arts and crafts…
I love how Laura acknowledged the beauty present in the room. The present is a present to un wrap now. Our need for creativity is multifold and comparison is absurd. No one spirit has the same needs and capacities. You cannot compare a daisy, a blue bell and a buttercup,they are each just being themselves.
Laura's 1000% right! I have sang since birth, practically, and the number one rule of singing is controlling your breath. If you want to hit and sustain a note you HAVE to have breath control. It takes me to what I call The Zone, where nothing matters but the song, you ARE the song. In the moment, the song is the mantra, if you will. I tell people all the time that you shouldn't worry about your voice, focus on the song. It's a great way to release emotions in a constructive way.
I found art and it really did save my soul and gave me hope and such peace of mind. I urge everyone in the world to be creative it will being you such peace, and in turn you can share your peace. What ever is your creative jam, find it, do it, and heal your soul.
I just started gardening to be self-sufficient. But what I've found is I really enjoy it. I got a lot of satisfaction from seeing the plants grow everyday. Watering and pruning makes me feel good. I live in a city, so I have 6, 5 gallon containers. It's not big. But it brings me a lot of joy.
Meditation and enjoying the beauty of the Natural World helped me through my depression,when mainstream prescription drugs didn't help at all.loved this chat with Laura very enlightening.Thanks....
I've been making electronic music for over 20 years, mostly rubbish, but when you create something that really works, it's one of the best feelings there is. I've considered giving up many times, but I wouldn't want to live without it. Everyone needs their "thing"
she's lovely!! I can so relate to how ashamed and uncertain esp women get in creative classes. it's so awful. but I think she's really onto something with the idea of a grounding practice that brings us into our senses before being creative! so smart!! you can't make art/crafts when your brain is still toggling between cognitive apps. ❤️
Creation is everything. And blessings for your message. Creating with your mind your hands and your soul gives so many gifts to you ,people around you and the collective . Thank you
I’ve started doing crafts in the last year, mostly making pretty decorative plaques and such. Laura’s book is just what I need - just ordered it. I would do more crafts but am intimidated. I’m keen to try the projects and the techniques in her book. I have found that what I do already (including cooking & baking, which I think is a craft, too) really adds joy as it is such a thrill to make something. I spent my career in offices & now have the opportunity to really work with my hands, which was so limited in the past. My goal in what I do is to find my authentic self, since I’m happiest when I am most myself. Sometimes that takes a lot of excavation to get there, getting past the carapaces and detritus that built up over the years. I expect that will be a continuing effort for the foreseeable future. Happy to have a new way to do that (through crafts).
If I can't create my mental health declines, it's that simple. Above all else I love to spin wool. I feel my soul healing as I spin...when time's are tough I spin. I read this beautiful quote recently that resonates deeply with me...'when your eyes watch your hands do the work of your heart, the circle is complete'.
I absolutely love this! Bring her on more!!! The insights and simplicity are wonderful! Art, creativity Is necessary - for All of us indeed! I’m into creative expressive movement, among many other things. I LOVE helping people rediscover their natural impulses to move freely, expressively and with joy!!!!
Wow you and your wife are so lovely together! So heart warming to see. And I really enjoyed what Laura was saying and will take it to heart. I am going to delve back into art after i graduate, my soul needs it
I enjoy very much watching Russel listening his wife with great attention and respect. what a beautiful picture to see a husband being respectful supportive loving and humble towards his wife5 end of corse vise versa) lots of things to learn from this beautiful couple
Thank you Mrs Brand for sharing, you both are so kind inspirational and talented I find my calm just listening to Russell it doesn't matter what the subject is i find him refreshing.You both are lovely. I appreciate you both. Thank you.
I can say so many lovely things about this video. From the very first few seconds I was smiling warmly. You see, I am an artist and what Laura is saying echoes firmly within me. When I see my grand children pretty much the first things we do involve some creative activities. Other times we go walking in a nearby forest and exploring nature or going to a beach. Another activity which is great to share is cooking. I can't agree more with your philosophy on living and sharing together in doing and making.
Wow! This content is so synchronistic to my situation and there was no indication of the content in the title. I am an artist and energy healer that holds therapeutic art sessions. Online and in person. The issue that I usually get is exactly what Laura speaks of. Everyone afraid to just release and let it result as it will. This is the entire purpose for my sessions. The healing comes from not necessarily having an expected result and allowing the oneself to be present and engaged in the process. I usually avoid reference photos or paintings because then judgment immediately comes in. I recently wanted to host a pour session (a technique that I am not an expert at). When mentioning it to another formerly trained art teacher, she immediately burst my bubble with a bunch of musts and shoulds that she felt I needed to host the session! It was supposed to be fun and releasing, not to be exhibited at the MET. Needless to say, I still haven’t hosted it due to the fear and judgment she put in me that it may not be “perfect”. Anyhow, I will try the technique Laura speaks of in regards to my new endeavor of livestreaming on Twitch. Wish me luck 🍀
All you really need to host your pour session (whatever that is!) is your natural enthusiasm! Why not just do it and have fun? Don't let anyone burst your bubble. I bet you're amazing in your sessions. I used to think I had to be an expert in something before teaching it. Someone once said to me, "You teach best what you most need to learn". Turns out they were right! Just teach what you're excited about. Not being an expert and not having perfect results will also help your group members to let go of their anxiety around results and just enjoy the process. 😊💛🌈 P.S. Good luck with your Twitch (whatever that is!) thing
Wow creativity is the self. Yeah that makes sense. What I find most interesting is I believe that to be very profound. Usually something profound is so sweet like a like a breath of fresh lilacs on a chilly morning different because is so true that it's dull like it's obvious the thousandth time a person has painted a wave.
I love this channel so much. Russell's book, "Recovery", started a little sliver in my mind; but big enough to keep driving me to explore those feelings much more in depth
Oh, Alex I wasn’t aware Russell had a book by that title! Do you find information about how to do a reset and how to work towards healing ❤️🩹? Thanks 🙏🏼.
@@corvidmurder66 it helped set me in this whole new chapter in life. Gives you a very good set of tools to apply when that switch turns on that there's much more to life than what our minds are programmed with from birth
So glad I saw this as I am a teacher of fibre arts and sometimes I am not clear why I am doing the work I am doing. This interview has given me a little motivation to look at my work differently. Thank you Russel for your comment about democratizing creativity.
Bless you Bee 🐝 U-ti-ful couple. Defining & labeling 🏷 is what gets in the way of 'presence' Is-ness, Bee 🐝 ing doesn't need description, it just IS! Love you both 🙏💡✌💡🙏 Bee 🐝 U-ti-ful contrasting colours, 'in the pink' and 'sun-shine' gorgeous gorgeous pair of Very talented gifted creative people 💖
I absolutely believe humans are creative beings and when we don't access that part of ourselves we can get ill and stressed. Being creative in any way, doodling, gardening, making things, knitting, stitching, painting, colouring.....just do it, enjoy it and your brain will get a lovely break and you will become more productive in other areas of your life. When you are in the moment focusing on something, using your hands, harnessing your creativity, you are unable to worry about anything else therefore we can give our minds a rest from our problems 😊 A friend of mine has halved their medication since taking up crocheting as recommended by their counsellor and I thought they are stitching there way to freedom. 🥰
How brilliant to write an activity book for adults. Parents so often facilitate these activities for their kids. It's wonderful to write a book for them where their children can join in.
Oh man wie süß ihr seid zusammen ❤ich wünsch euch viel Glück für eure Projekte den Menschen Glück zu geben macht weiter so ❤️ jeder Schritt ist ein Schritt 😂🎉 PS die Englische Sprache ist voll schön ☺️
Great conversation! Love it! Thank you both 😊 I agree that who we are is our own creativity. We know that intuitively as children and we explore creatively without inhibition. As grown-ups we often need practices to help us lose our inhibitions and become free again, like a child. And there's probably nothing more worth doing than that. ✌️💛🌈
I pulled myself out of a major depression by getting out of my own way. I started decoupaging flower pots. Then I started feeding the birds and the squirrels. I began to be fully present and connecting to everything around me in new ways. Noticing the the beautiful skyscapes. The moon. Which led to spiritual books and videos...which led to meditation. Which saved my life. Love this...and both of you. 🙏❤️
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That not Russell its a fake account.
Thank you for such a wonderful message. 💗
Love this! 🙏🏼❤️
Mr. TextNow, not the real Russell!
I enjoyed this talk. My granddaughter was into pour painting, and while babysitting, she wanted to paint. So I'm all hung up with how messy this would be, would we have time to do this, would I be able to do it, and so on. So here is my 11 year old quietly guiding her grandma each step of the way. She goes first to show me, and her 1st one isn't her best, and she laughs about it. She does another, and it's much better. And the whole time, she's humming, and talking to herself, and totally in the moment. It occurred to me that I needed to learn a lesson from my granddaughter. So I took a deep breath and decided to chill out, enjoy myself, and see if I could be creative. And by the end of our painting time, I had a painting to hang in my bathroom by me! I also had a painting to hang in our bedroom by her. Every time I look at them, I remember this day. I wish I could go to one of Laura's creative workshops. She seems lovely.
Love watching these videos to escape the mad world
Mindfulness is amazing. Just being, right here right now
The book sounds wonderful and I will buy it!
Laura is so inspiring and seems very lovely. I really like when she show up on your TH-cam channels.
My gosh, what a beautiful person you have in your life, Russell!!! And one can say the same about you in Laura's life. Such blessings are tremendous. Also, can't wait to get hold of Laura's book, it sounds amazing.
OMG she is such a beautiful soul so much better than the “other” choice from the past.
I MUST agree here as well. Such an AMAZING SPIRIT you've added to your life! Frequency is EVERYTHING! LOVE2ALL!!
We all need to 'try and B in the frequency of LOVE OR ABOVE, SERVICE to OTHERS Instead of Service to SELF... where are YOU @? It's time to look INSIDE...are You more of self OR OTHERS? This DOESN'T mean you allow anyone to 'walk all over you' only IF YOU ARE ASKED 2 HELP!! DO NOT try to help anyone who HASN'T ASKED you for YOUR help. You are WASTING you BELOVED TIME HERE if it UNWANTED! Do NOT allow anyone to walk like that. LOVE2ALL!
THIS is the main channel.
You know the saying, “depression is a focus on the past, and anxiety is a focus on the future?,” I began to add, “creation is a focus on the presence.” I think this is exactly what Laura has discovered. Absolutely resonate with this. My daughter decided when she was nine years old that crafting and slow living would be how she would live her life. Now a high school graduate she has a focus on eudaimonia, first and foremost, which she intends to fold into her higher educational pursuits.
Congrats on the book, dear Laura!
Love the two of you as a couple; and when you do videos together.
We did hypnobirthing training too! (Many years ago). My amazing husband was able to use hypnobirthing through an emergency c-section. I felt NOTHING, but pressure.
Bless you both.
I hope you will be able to feature my book on this channel, as I feel it’s a natural companion to everything you’re speaking about on both this and your other channel. Freedom from within and Freedom from without is how we merge the concepts of your two channels. The book is, “Sage Words, Freedom,Book One” Thanks. See you friday, mates.
nah, read Ram Dass 'Be Here Now' changed my life compared to this long boring rubbish
@@AlbPerNil No need to be rude. One person's rubbish is another person's treasure, right?😊 Sending love and Pease to you.
I adore you both, Russ and Laura. Thinking about you guys during this difficult time. MANY of us support you and have personally been helped by the amazing work you’ve devoted your life to. ❤
New school curriculum … 80% creativity 20% other
Let the kids enjoy school and develop holistically.
Great video.
I'm a mum of 12. Lots of neurodiversity among us, and three came to us from extreme trauma. We're really keen on self-care. A running joke round here is "Mama does art so that she doesn't go crazy". :) But it is truly one of my most treasured coping tools. Gardening, hiking, and music are others. Often, they intersect. I set my environment with incense and intention. Meditation, I think, would be great to integrate. Brilliant talk. Thanks, Laura!
As someone who suffers from C-PTSD and major recurring depression I can say the creative act, any creative act can help the agony of these conditions. Sometimes you feel things that may only be communicated through artistic expression. Art fecundates the spirit. And whoever uses that spirit creatively is an artist. Writing, painting, sculpture, gardening et cetera all provide us with a means to truly express the essence of our being. Thank you both for this video. Art therapy should be a major part of any recovery program.
Thank you, John ... I needed that
@@melissadeloach8503 you’re very welcome. ☸️📿
Thank you.
You’re very welcome. Thank you.
add in Comedy shows and health bubbles up beyond depressive thinking and feeling as if jiggling out the negative blues.
I love them as a couple ❤
What a wonderful and inspiring woman who walks with you Russell...Beautiful couple 💞🙏🏼💞
Laura has such a soothing presence. I think my anxiety would be low in one of her workshops. I love that there are people out there like Laura holding space for us beginners to explore our creative side.
Russell, I really enjoyed this, your wife seems a really lovely person, there was so much about humanity I took from this (loved the part where Laura spoke of noticing the colours of the sky) and I also enjoyed your recapping of what Laura was saying. I gave up a 20yr career 18mths ago, to try and start living a happier life out of this matrix world and I'm currently a community-enhanced social prescriber and psychological wellbeing practitioner with a mental health organisation and I like what I do. We create and support grassroots activities across our 4 centres, many of them creative activities to support and lift people to happier places by being a companion on their journey, such a lovely ethos. Thank you Laura and Russell, you all have a blessed day 🙏
All crafts are essentially a wonderful mix of active creativity, and meditation. The ability of a pleasurable creative activity to 'take you out of yourself' is amazing. It's the act that truly matters...a successful creation is subjective anyway, so don't focus on the quality of the result, rather the joy of the process. Xx
Funny how we so enthusiastically bypass the simplest of remedies seeking the more complicated, misguidedly thinking there is more value in the complicated! My light went on, thanks to a Buddhist monk who said to me, after a 15 minute diatribe of my meditation issues, ....'Let Go Let God'. I did and still do 30 years on. p.s. what a truly lovely vid. Isn't she gorgeous?! I want that book!! You're a lucky man Russell. x
How amazing. She got my attention as soon as she started talking about how we get so embarrassed of our work. Instead of accepting and appreciating our work. I, along with my sister and mom, take painting and cake decorating classes. I always seem to be over critical of my work and compliment everyone else's work so I don't have to face what I think is my own failure. Bless you and your family and thank you Laura for sharing your experiences.
Wow… crafts in a group. Sounds wonderful. Back in the 60’s my Mom says one of her most beautiful experiences doing an embroidery group. She created a beautiful tapestry I have now in my home. She said she had so many great conversations with her friends.
Unfortunately my wife and I are dealing with the death of two good friends. We’ve been keeping ourselves centered and creative, this is fine advice...In the now...Helps...🙏🙏
@@michaelsilverfoote6272 Life can be more difficult for those who feel more. Both my wife and I have empathic abilities which can make life more intense. Don’t have a fear of death, it’s merely a transition. Be strong and know you are not alone...🙏❤️
In some societies birth is morned and death celebrated.Death means going to our real home.We have been brainwashed: religion,film,retorique, ect.Unfortunately this does not aleiviate your longing.They are in a place of unfathomable joy and maybe reaching out to you, but in your sorrow you are oblivous.Have patience with the morning mortal who you are and soothe will be yours.
RB you are a fortunate man, and thank you for always showcasing others!
I love Laura's posts on Instagram and recently went to her book event in Tring. I just wanted to thank her and tell her personally how much she has helped me and continues to brighten every day. I couldn't wait to get a copy of her book and I can't put it down! It's so beautifully written and I'm going to incorporate crafting as part of my self care routine. Thank you so much Laura. Love always xx Claire
I never got to go to my after-school middle school free craft classes, I'd wander around and wonder if ever I'd get a chance. I never have . 39 now. I'm going to do it. I WANT IT. ❤ THANK YOU BOTH. AMAZING 👏
Hi Russell and Laura…whilst my daughter was hypno-birthing I was making candles and soaps…I think crafts are essential in grounding yourself whatever your craft might be… if you experiment you’ll always find something that you’re good at…craft and art are purely subjective so there’s no need for anyone to compare their art to someone else’s… this is a materialisation of your individuality and so you should be proud of anything you make or do that makes you feel good…just go for it and have fun ! 🙏🏻🕉
I get creative when my hands are in the dirt of the garden. I feel connected with the earth and I love watching things grow and flourish.
Awesome!! Good to see you are working together with your wife that is good.
This was a great reminder for me to do some creative activities today. They always help me release and become more at one with myself. Thanks, Russell, and hearing Laura speak was a pleasure!
I have this book, it is so much more than a craft book, I love it absolutely beautiful and, yes, we are art we are creative beings. I love the idea of breaking down the barriers and cutting through the awkwardness of our perceived inadequacies to produce something beautiful ❤
I find art and craft activities so therapeutic and agree that I have often worried about the look of the end product. I loved the idea of a meditation before the activities. I’ll be buying Laura’s book to learn more.
Absolutely! Doing things with my hands, creating, helps me immensely. I love to knit, paint, draw, creating jewelry. So does music and dancing and swimming. I feel such peace in swimming. I have struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. Doing all these creative activities with my hands has helped me become more calm and feel the Joy of my life!
You're wife is wonderful! I'm really glad I got to see her in this video. You both mesh so well together.
Does Laura have her own TH-cam channel? Would love to support her too. You guys are adorable! Thank you for giving a daily dose of sanity and humour in this crazy world ❤️🙏
yes, I'd like to watch Laura chat too
Speachless, because of thankful you exizt ,you guys are angels, ofcouse
Self doubt can sometimes be a big barrier to overcome. I wanted to try lapidary but the voice inside my head said “you cant do this”. Well it turns out I bloody well can, and together with my silversmith wife we now make beautiful pieces of artisan jewellery. “Up yours” to the voice of self doubt. Just do it!
I loved that , I love you and Laura . You seem so lovable and loving and interested in everything she was saying 😊 I wish everybody was like that .. 🥰. Wow what a better place the world would be... 💜💙💚❤️ Hearts to you and Laura so happy for you both . Thanks for setting a really good example 👍 🥰
Also I'm a high school dropout. I've always wanted to learn more hands on skills and have friends who enjoy the experience and opportunities to explore and create different beautiful stunning shocking art and stuff re done and repurosed. Thank you to your wife. Russell You are amazing Jazzy Cat! I believe in Love. looks like good work. sincere great work. I love ❤ this!!!!! better than the simple lie.
What a lovely girl. Russell seems genuinely interested in what his wife is all about 🦋🙏🏻
Beautiful wife. I really enjoyed this conversation and her perspective. Thank you!!!
Ms. Brand I love painting however because I judge myself harshly then I destroy it. I realized that my hands had to be part of the art and I discovered spray paint. I sprayed 3 pumpkins different shades, one looked like fall, greens and orange and yellow, also do painting with my hands 🙌 and it takes me away from myself! I have tried the breathing technique and I go away for awhile and I love the feeling. I have been doing ice cold showers and baths, water 34 degrees, it does wonders for my body inflammation. Your wife is lovely and I can see why you need someone with a grounded personality. Keep up the great work and I am waiting for you to update me, if you get my drift…
Love them together!!!❤❤❤🥰🥰 Such lovely people!!!
She's so pleasant to listen to
Wim Hoff brings up stuff for me, too. But I’ve to been able to gently let the negative thoughts go. Win’s light-hearted attitude gives me permission to accept my less than perfect self.
Gosh, I watch half of your video and then I have to stop in order to absorb it all. After a break, I then finish watching. This had so much helpful information for me. Thank you. 💚
Loved this. Thank you to you and your wife for sharing 💜
Just what I needed to hear. After losing my husband two years ago I find i am kind of trapped in my head, afraid to try new things. I have started stuff, but I seem to scuttle back to what I already know. Which is not helpful to forward growth at all. Always comparing instead of enjoying. Afraid of being judged.. Need this book. Like right now. Thanks!
I so appreciated hearing Laura speak. I am in recovery 12 step program and I do mixed media art that has really helped my recovery in many ways. I do encourage everyone to explore free TH-cam tutorials. Blessings to all❤🙏
As a creative person, I like the analogy of marbling as a example to be in the present with your creativity and what it teaches you.
Love seeing you together! ❤️
Laura, we all want you to have your own channel ASAP. xxx You knew this Russ.
Good day to you beautiful people. I just ♥️you both. I honestly enjoy all your videos I love and respect you. You are so informative and your presentations are truly amazing you help me so much. Especially this time of year it’s always been hard for me. I found you last year and you are a brilliant, funny peaceful energy thank you ☮️♥️
I'm a full time first responder and enjoy woodturning as a hobby. The ebb and flow of creativity and mindfulness is where I enjoy this hobby the most. Total concentration with tiny movements of the hands and looking at the end result and hopefully feeling good about the unique piece you made. You forget about everything else going on in your life and it just calms me.
I wish I could do a project with Laura. She's so lovely.
You are both beautiful souls. I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you. Stay free.
Life without creativity for me doesn’t exist…I live in my magical land of creating daily and I have my grandmother to thank for teaching many crafts to me when I was a child which I still do some of today and have moved on to many new ones…and if ourselves are shown in our creativity that leaves me to ponder many things about me…I love arts and crafts…
Such a natural couple, how lucky they have each other 🙏❤
I love how Laura acknowledged the beauty present in the room. The present is a present to un wrap now.
Our need for creativity is multifold and comparison is absurd. No one spirit has the same needs and capacities. You cannot compare a daisy, a blue bell and a buttercup,they are each just being themselves.
In the moment you are creating time ceases to exist, I've heard it said that creation comes directly from the soul.
Laura's 1000% right! I have sang since birth, practically, and the number one rule of singing is controlling your breath. If you want to hit and sustain a note you HAVE to have breath control. It takes me to what I call The Zone, where nothing matters but the song, you ARE the song. In the moment, the song is the mantra, if you will. I tell people all the time that you shouldn't worry about your voice, focus on the song. It's a great way to release emotions in a constructive way.
I found art and it really did save my soul and gave me hope and such peace of mind.
I urge everyone in the world to be creative it will being you such peace, and in turn you can share your peace.
What ever is your creative jam, find it, do it, and heal your soul.
I just started gardening to be self-sufficient. But what I've found is I really enjoy it. I got a lot of satisfaction from seeing the plants grow everyday. Watering and pruning makes me feel good. I live in a city, so I have 6, 5 gallon containers. It's not big. But it brings me a lot of joy.
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Meditation and enjoying the beauty of the Natural World helped me through my depression,when mainstream prescription drugs didn't help at all.loved this chat with Laura very enlightening.Thanks....
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I've been making electronic music for over 20 years, mostly rubbish, but when you create something that really works, it's one of the best feelings there is. I've considered giving up many times, but I wouldn't want to live without it. Everyone needs their "thing"
Thank you! It was beautiful to see you with your wife!
I'm very envious of you Russell it seems like you have truly found your soul mate 😉✌️
That was a cool talk refreshing and so real. Thank you, totally related to everything you said.
I’m so happy Laura👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 is here with on this video. Barnes and Noble ordered it for us. The book is joy to have at home. 🌿
You made a wonderful decision when you married Laura. It's nice to see the healthy communication between the two of you. I wasnt sure it exsisted.
You are both just lovely. Thank you.
she's lovely!! I can so relate to how ashamed and uncertain esp women get in creative classes. it's so awful. but I think she's really onto something with the idea of a grounding practice that brings us into our senses before being creative! so smart!! you can't make art/crafts when your brain is still toggling between cognitive apps. ❤️
Creation is everything. And blessings for your message. Creating with your mind your hands and your soul gives so many gifts to you ,people around you and the collective . Thank you
I’ve started doing crafts in the last year, mostly making pretty decorative plaques and such. Laura’s book is just what I need - just ordered it. I would do more crafts but am intimidated. I’m keen to try the projects and the techniques in her book.
I have found that what I do already (including cooking & baking, which I think is a craft, too) really adds joy as it is such a thrill to make something. I spent my career in offices & now have the opportunity to really work with my hands, which was so limited in the past.
My goal in what I do is to find my authentic self, since I’m happiest when I am most myself. Sometimes that takes a lot of excavation to get there, getting past the carapaces and detritus that built up over the years. I expect that will be a continuing effort for the foreseeable future. Happy to have a new way to do that (through crafts).
Outstanding 👏
If I can't create my mental health declines, it's that simple. Above all else I love to spin wool. I feel my soul healing as I spin...when time's are tough I spin. I read this beautiful quote recently that resonates deeply with me...'when your eyes watch your hands do the work of your heart, the circle is complete'.
I absolutely love this! Bring her on more!!! The insights and simplicity are wonderful! Art, creativity Is necessary - for All of us indeed! I’m into creative expressive movement, among many other things. I LOVE helping people rediscover their natural impulses to move freely, expressively and with joy!!!!
Wow you and your wife are so lovely together! So heart warming to see. And I really enjoyed what Laura was saying and will take it to heart. I am going to delve back into art after i graduate, my soul needs it
I enjoy very much watching Russel listening his wife with great attention and respect. what a beautiful picture to see a husband being respectful supportive loving and humble towards his wife5 end of corse vise versa) lots of things to learn from this beautiful couple
Thank you Mrs Brand for sharing, you both are so kind inspirational and talented I find my calm just listening to Russell it doesn't matter what the subject is i find him refreshing.You both are lovely. I appreciate you both. Thank you.
I can say so many lovely things about this video. From the very first few seconds I was smiling warmly. You see, I am an artist and what Laura is saying echoes firmly within me. When I see my grand children pretty much the first things we do involve some creative activities. Other times we go walking in a nearby forest and exploring nature or going to a beach. Another activity which is great to share is cooking. I can't agree more with your philosophy on living and sharing together in doing and making.
Oh i loved this ... Laura is lovely 🥰
So lovely I plan to breathe better now.
Both of of you were truly inspirational on this short video.. thanks you two 😘 ❤️ 🥳💋👻💯❣️
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I paint with watercolor and gouache and it really saved me from depression ❤I’m excited to get your wife’s book!
Wow! This content is so synchronistic to my situation and there was no indication of the content in the title. I am an artist and energy healer that holds therapeutic art sessions. Online and in person. The issue that I usually get is exactly what Laura speaks of. Everyone afraid to just release and let it result as it will. This is the entire purpose for my sessions. The healing comes from not necessarily having an expected result and allowing the oneself to be present and engaged in the process. I usually avoid reference photos or paintings because then judgment immediately comes in. I recently wanted to host a pour session (a technique that I am not an expert at). When mentioning it to another formerly trained art teacher, she immediately burst my bubble with a bunch of musts and shoulds that she felt I needed to host the session! It was supposed to be fun and releasing, not to be exhibited at the MET. Needless to say, I still haven’t hosted it due to the fear and judgment she put in me that it may not be “perfect”.
Anyhow, I will try the technique Laura speaks of in regards to my new endeavor of livestreaming on Twitch. Wish me luck 🍀
All you really need to host your pour session (whatever that is!) is your natural enthusiasm! Why not just do it and have fun? Don't let anyone burst your bubble. I bet you're amazing in your sessions. I used to think I had to be an expert in something before teaching it. Someone once said to me, "You teach best what you most need to learn". Turns out they were right! Just teach what you're excited about. Not being an expert and not having perfect results will also help your group members to let go of their anxiety around results and just enjoy the process. 😊💛🌈
P.S. Good luck with your Twitch (whatever that is!) thing
Wow creativity is the self. Yeah that makes sense. What I find most interesting is I believe that to be very profound. Usually something profound is so sweet like a like a breath of fresh lilacs on a chilly morning different because is so true that it's dull like it's obvious the thousandth time a person has painted a wave.
Loved this video!!
I love this channel so much. Russell's book, "Recovery", started a little sliver in my mind; but big enough to keep driving me to explore those feelings much more in depth
Oh, Alex I wasn’t aware Russell had a book by that title! Do you find information about how to do a reset and how to work towards healing ❤️🩹? Thanks 🙏🏼.
@@corvidmurder66 it helped set me in this whole new chapter in life. Gives you a very good set of tools to apply when that switch turns on that there's much more to life than what our minds are programmed with from birth
So glad I saw this as I am a teacher of fibre arts and sometimes I am not clear why I am doing the work I am doing. This interview has given me a little motivation to look at my work differently. Thank you Russel for your comment about democratizing creativity.
Bless you Bee 🐝 U-ti-ful couple.
Defining & labeling 🏷 is what gets in the way of 'presence'
Is-ness, Bee 🐝 ing doesn't need description, it just IS!
Love you both
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Bee 🐝 U-ti-ful contrasting colours, 'in the pink' and 'sun-shine' gorgeous gorgeous pair of Very talented gifted creative people 💖
Russell, she is awesome, and lovely! You are an fabulous couple!!!
I love this!!! Thanks Russell and WifeyPoo xxx
I absolutely believe humans are creative beings and when we don't access that part of ourselves we can get ill and stressed. Being creative in any way, doodling, gardening, making things, knitting, stitching, painting, colouring.....just do it, enjoy it and your brain will get a lovely break and you will become more productive in other areas of your life. When you are in the moment focusing on something, using your hands, harnessing your creativity, you are unable to worry about anything else therefore we can give our minds a rest from our problems 😊 A friend of mine has halved their medication since taking up crocheting as recommended by their counsellor and I thought they are stitching there way to freedom. 🥰
Love how you support your wife.
amazing ...I always think I must endlessly googgle my inspiration....so wrong.💜💜
How brilliant to write an activity book for adults. Parents so often facilitate these activities for their kids. It's wonderful to write a book for them where their children can join in.
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I love this so much
what a beautiful woman inside and out, wish her the best with her book
best wishes
Oh man wie süß ihr seid zusammen ❤ich wünsch euch viel Glück für eure Projekte den Menschen Glück zu geben macht weiter so ❤️ jeder Schritt ist ein Schritt 😂🎉
PS die Englische Sprache ist voll
schön ☺️
Great conversation! Love it! Thank you both 😊
I agree that who we are is our own creativity. We know that intuitively as children and we explore creatively without inhibition. As grown-ups we often need practices to help us lose our inhibitions and become free again, like a child. And there's probably nothing more worth doing than that.
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I absolutely agree..kudos to you Laura...hands head heart creativity engagement in the presence of community! Especially now in this day and age...