Mental Health Journaling: A Therapeutic Practice for Coping and Self-Expression

Journaling can be therapeutic, helping individuals with depression organize thoughts and process emotions. It is essential to share journal entries with a therapist, addressing both inspirations and challenges. The author recounts personal experiences, including urban encounters with homelessness and the importance of finding safe, scenic places to park while navigating life in a camper.

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truck going down hill

Early Ending

Lucy the Art Bus, despite her efforts, faced too many engine issues to complete the trip. As an invaluable mobile art studio, she enabled great experiences, but her age caused the journey to end in Santa Rosa, California. The artist gained important insights for future plein air watercolor painting.

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California in Winter, 26" x 16" watercolor on paper in a frame with white and orange double matting.

California Winter

East of Fresno, California, numerous orange orchards feature trees trimmed flat on all sides, creating a unique landscape of tree cubes. In winter, the deep blue sky and snow-capped mountains enhance the scene, offering a fantastic view. The author illustrates this in a watercolor painting.

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