Day 36 | Creation is an Act of Faith: Work Stress, Breathwork & The Heart Chakra Healing

Day 36 of my daily video journal. In this vulnerable episode, I share the stress of rushing a work deadline, the relief of finding a perfect breathwork routine (Breathe with Sandy), and the powerful link between my heart chakra painting and a major inner child healing breakthrough. I also discuss the "act of faith" required to create art without knowing if anyone will see it. Topics covered: ☼ Workplace Anxiety: The stress of a tight deadline, hovering salespeople, and the somatic practice of breathing to stay safe. ☼ Breathwork Breakthrough: How Breathe with Sandy videos are strengthening my lungs and diaphragm (a potential precursor to running). ☼ The YouTube Algorithm as a Friend: Appreciating how the algorithm serves up the exact content needed at the right time (Reiki, ASMR, Breathwork). ☼ Art & Healing: Revealing the specific moment my Heart Chakra painting coincided with a massive inner child healing experience. ☼ Frustration & Realization: The exhausting process of posting to Etsy/Printful due to variation errors, leading to the realization that I need more bandwidth for creation. ☼ The Cohesive Series: Why I'm creating a set of 7 Chakra paintings (using bubble nets and parallel lines) to submit to a local gallery. ☼ Creation as Faith: The Julia Cameron-inspired insight that you must create even when you don't know if it will be received or sold. ☼ Letting Go of Perfection: Accepting that you cannot control what resonates with others; you can only control showing up joyfully. ☼ If you've ever felt paralyzed by the fear of rejection, struggled with creative burnout, or needed a reminder that your art matters regardless of views—this video is for you. Just keep creating. Resources mentioned this episode (I earn a 10% commission on Bookshop.org purchases through affiliate links): Breath with Sandy 15 minute Nervous System Reset:    • 15 Minute Relaxing Breathwork To Help Calm...   The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://bookshop.org/a/124528/9780143... Subscribe for more journey updates as I navigate the balance between survival jobs, creative goals, and spiritual practice. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you like artsy tees, hoodies, and housewares, check out my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuluminousArt If you enjoy art process videos, check out my other channel:    / @juluminous   Hi 👋 I’m Jules. I’m a 47 year old neurodivergent woman who is rediscovering joy and creativity in midlife, and these are my musings on what I’ve learned so far, as well as current challenges. I am doing this in part to get more comfortable expressing myself verbally and being seen exactly as I am, right now. If this has value to you, great! I welcome you. If you hate it or don’t get it, I wish you wealth, health, and happiness in your journey. Please find other channels you enjoy more… or make your own! 😸🖤 For now, I’m just recording with my iPhone. I may invest in more equipment later, but for now, I just want to get started without anymore excuses for not doing so.