Nature’s Emotions is an art-based emotional literacy project to help parents, educators, and therapists turn conversations into havens of connection with sensitive, creative kids.
1. Scroll down to see how Nature suggests emotions
2. Connect your emotions to Nature in this free journal
3. Choose art for your home that reminds you to connect with others
Curiosity
When you look for the meaning behind what you’re feeling.
Presence
When the feeling of presence glows from the inside out.
Peace in the Storm
When life is sleeting needles but peace remains inside.
Whimsy
When imagination tells a funny story about life on a fence post.
Ecstasy
When a loving connection brings out the best colors in life.
Patterns
When patterns behind painful emotions are noticed.
Serenity
When reflections in Nature calm frayed nerves.
Ready
When desire, courage and confidence prepare you to fly.
Courage
When going your own way is a leap of faith.
Perspective
When something is seen and understood from different angles.
Patience
When what you need is only found beneath the surface.
Unity
When shared values create community and connection.
Splitting Hairs
When differences add mystery, beauty and nuance in relationship.
Comfort
When presence and support soothe difficult feelings.
Compassion
When the lonely, forgotten or trapped feel seen and supported.
Resilient
When home remains a haven, even through winds of friction.
Mixed Emotions
When gray areas define a poles-apart situation.
Liberated
When you have the freedom to run with confidence and joy.
Persistence
When you stick to what you need or value.
No Worries
When your inside climate feels clear and calm.
Idyllic
When you enjoy the life you’re living.
Revealing 1
When it feels safe enough to share your deeper layers.
Revealing 2
When you reveal your patterns, true colors and rough edges.
Whirlaway
When it’s time to talk about the urge to run and hide.
Connected
When our differences don’t prevent trying to connect.
Calm Awareness 1
When the senses calmly soak it all in.
This is a popular triptych you can create out of the Calm Awareness series in whatever print option you like best.
Calm Awareness 2
When a calm mind simply notices someone else’s circus.
Calm Awareness 3
When a calm mind just swishes away unhelpful thoughts.