Week 2 : Spring (Small Moves)
Tiny, low-stakes actions. getting into motion
Rituals: 5-minute studio visit daily.
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Check-in: “If my freeze had a name, what would it be?”
Microbrave action: Write/doodle your freeze’s name on a scrap of paper. Place it somewhere visible.
Closing ritual: Say: “I see you, and I don’t need to fight you.”
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Check-in: “If my freeze were an animal, how would it move?”
Microbrave action: Make 3 lines/marks that mimic that animal’s motion.
Closing ritual: Shake your hands like paws/wings/fins.
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Check-in: “Which art material feels most approachable today?”
Microbrave action: Spend 5 minutes simply touching, smudging, or laying down color with that material, no image needed.
Closing ritual: Place the tool down gently and thank it.
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Check-in: “What makes my freeze louder? What makes it softer?”
Microbrave action: Draw/paint a little “volume dial.” Place your finger on it and turn it down one notch.
Closing ritual: Take one slow exhale.
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Check-in: “What’s one mark that feels easy today?”
Microbrave action: Fill a page with only that one mark (dots, lines, swirls, scratches).
Closing ritual: Notice how your hand feels after repetition.
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Check-in: “What small joy can I carry into my art today?”
Microbrave action: Pick one joyful color/texture and use it freely for 2–3 minutes.
Closing ritual: Smile or hum for a breath.
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Check-in: “What do I notice has shifted since last week?”
Microbrave action: Collect your week’s scraps, swatches, and marks. Arrange them in a small “Spring bundle.”
Closing ritual: Whisper “I am opening.”
By the end of Week 2, you will have:
Named and softened their relationship with freeze.
Explored at least 2–3 materials without pressure.
Made repeated, low-stakes marks.
Built trust in their ability to “turn the dial down.”