Soul Explorer

Life ever hit you with a #hardlesson? One that makes you feel raw, exposed, and reeling? #beenthere - It's that moment when the Universe says, "break free" but all you feel is, "I'm breaking!". I recently had one of this, a breakdown opening up to a breakthrough. and this year I have definitely had my share. - But what I started to see is that is was like an old casing was finally falling away. Like this shell of who I was, struggling, surviving, was crumpling, allowing me to step into thriving. - In this way, my Universal lesson, was a blessing. And I am #beyondgrateful for the woman I am becoming. - Are you in the trenches of a Universal lesson right now? If you need a hand, reach out. You are not alone. You're #neveralone - Who do you want to become in this season of your life? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pKb9gpGXD/?igshid=1egtdttyyx2mf

In this world of mass communication, do you take stock of the world you are creating, and the words you are using to create it? - Often times we want things to change in our world but we don't stop to look within, stop and take a look at our words, because words are like #magic. They become who we are. - But seeing the connection between our words, our thoughts, and our reality can be undeniably challenging. - Because just like that crazy cat lady, she can't always smell the sh*ty litter boxes, when she is living in it. 😳 - It has always helped me to have the right people around me, a coach, a mentor, someone (and the right someone I trust) that can reflect back to me what I can't see. - You can't always see that what you think is perfectly fine, normal even, is really really bad, like the cat lady ... - If you are ready for someone to help reflect back to you what you can't see, then I invite you to send me a message! I have a small group coaching program I am beginning June 15th, and I would love for you to be a part of it. - Let's #create the home of your #dreams. - #findamentor #womencoachingwomen #bodymindsoul #bodymindcoach #adventureislife (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byi6eWNJtE2/?igshid=125j0wpgsscnp

#dailypondering: What would change if, instead of believing we moved through life, life moved through us?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This question is 100% inspired by @philipshepherd s book "Radical Wholeness". When I came across this idea in his book, it was like my brain did that record scratch thing and I was like, "Say what!?!?" #mindblown⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How would you experience life differently, if you saw life as moving through you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How would you experience pain, joy, happiness, anxiety, if it moved through you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When we "have to move through" we often force, fight, claw, struggle through. But when we allow something to move through us, there is a surrender that happens. As though the water is moving over us, cleaning, washing away, and being released.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this space, we don't have to "fight" to move through. We can embody the experience, and allow it to move through us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This. Is. Powerful.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . Artwork for sale in #etsyshop Codie Lea Art⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #watercolorart #river #freespirit #artist #localartist #inspiredbywater #codieleaart #soulcoach #bodymindcoach #bodymindcoaching #livingmydream #kcartist #kclifecoach #makeanimpact #bodymindsoul #wholeness #coachingforlife #coachingforwomen #freetobeme #radicalwholeness #beginswithyou #beyourself #liveyourtruth #liveyouradventure #kclocal #philipshephard #etsyartist https://www.instagram.com/codie.lea/p/Bty0CYpDGOW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mjg6ry9yszia

In this thing we call life, we are all students. We can either embrace it and thrive in it, or we can fight it and stay stuck.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I choose to embrace it, and have fun with it. No one ever said that growing couldn't be fun (and if they did, return that belief to sender)!!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My Playshops are built around this idea, that learning and fun are best experienced together.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And my Playshop this month is all about Growth! We will be great a mini garden (in a cute pot) and learning how to build a garden that works together. How to plant plants that grow to nurture each other. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And we will talk about how to do this in our inner garden as well. How to plant things that will nurture us, encourage us, build us up, and help us build the life of our dreams.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If this calls to you, I invite you to reach out, join us, and let's build something amazing together.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is the link for the event: bit.ly/gardenplayshop⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dailypondering: What is one thing you can do today that will help to lift your spirits, or build confidence, or inspire courage within you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adventureisoutthere #spirit #freespirit #artist #localartist #express #colorful #soulcoach #bodymindcoach #bodymindcoaching #livingmydream #kcartist #kclifecoach #makeanimpact #bodymindsoul #wholeness #coachingforlife #coachingforwomen #freetobeme #begin #beginswithyou #beyourself #liveyourtruth #liveyouradventure #kclocal #playshop #gardenworkshop https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZpyoBhaDu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kg3thqyymz30

Playing with some color combos! What do you think??⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ FYI, the wind sounds like a freight train today! Don't get blown over and stay warm!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gotta love #kansascity #weather lol...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #dailpondering: What is one thing you can do to add a little more play into your life?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #abstractart #abstractpainting #localartist #colorful #customdesign #artforsale #artfulliving #makersmovement #paintingaday #calledtobecreative #watercolorpainting #emergingartist #creativelifehappylife #watercolorart #kcdaily #kcartist #codieleaart #etsyartist #kclocal #localartists #mixedmediaartist #acrylicabstract #acrylicart #decordesign https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMb1V5BG5b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g0peyuiuk23e

There is so much more to you than you realize. There is so much beauty, wonderful, and wisdom. - Seeing it, that is sometimes the hard part. That's a process of unraveling, of uncovering, of recovering. - I find painting is often like that. It's a process of laying a color, and watching what happens. Feeling into the next color, the next move, the next flow of the paint brush. - Let your life be like this. Come into your body, into your heart, into your wisdom and feel into what your life wants to be. Receive it. Because your masterpiece is calling to be created. - #dailyponderings: What is it you want to feel today? What is one thing you can do to cultivate that feeling? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6OEnsn0pU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=89xdi8r4fxur

Roaming the world like 🐢 - Mike and I were in the Dominican a few years ago, doing a little Hobie sailing and I look over and there is a freaking sea turtle swimming by!! - I was like, "OMG sea turtle, sea turtle!!" like a 13yr old at a BTS concert (like new kids on the block for us oldies...). - #dailyponderings: If you were an animal what animal would you want to be? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BszBiBun8ds/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rwq0a6v2pued

Day 12 of 25 Days of creation!! 🙌🏻 This gem!! It's full of purples, teals and shimmering gold!!! 🤩 I am amazed with how it comes to life and has so much depth and detail. It kinda reminds me of underwater exploration... ✨ What does it remind you of? ✨ This painting will go on sale at 7pm CST tonight, on my #etsyshop #codieleaart. Click the link in the profile or below! They are first come first serve, no holds, and when it's gone, it's gone! Happy shopping!! ✨ Etsy.com/shop/codieleaart (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrS4Pj2nb_y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10zstmg2i691x

Day 11 in 25 Days of creation! 🙌🏻 So excited about the amazing elephants!!! They are magical and shimmer in an incredible way. I LOVE THEM!!! ✨ What do you think!? 😍 (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQcvzUhr8-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=120iiz5gxo9b1

Day 10 in the 25 Days of creation series!!! 🙌🏻 This one I had to take a video of!! Because the shimmer of his shell literally comes to life as it moves! 🤩 #magical ✨ He is framed in a beautiful white frame that really makes it pop! Frame is 10x10 and the painting will be available for sale at 7pm tonight! (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrN66BHBoq9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u1upeiit2mew

So, on top of my 25 Days of creation I have been working on this custom painting. I fell so much in love with it I just had to share!!!! 😍 This painting is a family portrait. It is the favorite colors of Mom, Dad, and all the kids. It was so much fun to create! And please know, my first attempt was an epic fail! But I never give up!!! 🙌🏻 What do y'all think? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNmvZvnYk9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=364oah7e4dyj

Day 9 of 25 Days of creation!!! 🙌🏻 Teal and gold magic! Filled with gold glittery goodness!!! ✨ I feel the magic in the air, how about you?? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLl0E3nymR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ilahatwqqjn

Day 8 of 25 Days of creation!! 🙌🏻 I am running behind but better late than never! This one sparkles so bright!!!! Rose gold, pink, purple, and #glitter 🤩 Sometimes in life you just need to let your sparkle shine! Just saying!! ✨ Painting with be available for purchase at 7pm tonight! Just head to my #etsyshop #codieleaart (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJSekanXji/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fmwhp3pf7ac1

Day 7 of 25 Days of creation!!! 🙌🏻 Little hedge hog!! So cute!! Full of pinks, corals, rose gold, and purple. It shimmers when it moves!! ✨ Love this little cutie! What do you think? (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGm8dgnwy-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k9k6h52drlo1

Day 6 of 25 Days of creation!! ✨ This magical gem was a complete exploration. I was playing with colors and designs and flow, all of it. But it really reminds me of what the journey of exploration is all about... 💓 Sometimes when we are doing some soul exploring either our fears, or something new about ourselves, it's full of trial and error. And when we are in it, it doesn't always look/feel pretty. ✨ But when we can take a step back and see ourselves from a different perspective or from Gods perspective, we see the true beauty that was always there. 💓 Don't be afraid to explore. Often times it's one of the most rewarding things you can do. - Do you love this painting? Well the Painting will go live on my #etsyshop at 7pm. (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrEHaTunFWA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qckg68cd4igy

Day 5 of 25 Days of creation!! 🤩 Are you bright, bold, and always a little bit colorful!? Then darlin this was MADE FOR YOU! ✨ In life I do believe it is important to be your version of beautiful. To embrace it, your of uniqueness, because it's a gift. 🙌🏻 Embrace your weird. Because it's amazing!!! And, let's be weirdos together! 💜 Artwork goes on sale at 7pm on my Etsy shop! You will want to get it before it sells out! (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBW_IIHDk8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dr985jqb4v4u

Running behind today but here is day 4!! A beautiful abstract heart. I look at this painting and feel like, this must be what my heart looks like when it is growing, expanding, and becoming new. And I just love it. ✨ Sometimes in life growth doesn't always feel good. Nor does it maybe look pretty (ugly cry I see you). But when we can take a step back what we see is an incredible beauty. A transformation like no other. And out of it comes so much wonder, beauty and brilliance. ✨ If you are going through a rough time, know that there is you will make it to the other side. Reach out if you need to. I promise, there is more beauty than you know. ✨ You can buy the painting in my #etsy shop: Heart abstract painting https://etsy.me/2KUWtQO https://etsy.me/2EcN0nj (at Kansas City, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_JVu4nGqj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8ibosbx3c7kf