About

Intentional Creativity®

Intentional Creativity® is the process of creating with purpose, mindfulness, and intention.  It was developed by Maestra Shiloh Sophia McCloud and her mentor, Sue Hoya Sellars.  Setting an intention before approaching a creative endeavor sets the hearts GPS to a destination for a creative project.  Before approaching the canvas, the page, the clay, the stove or wherever one creates, an intention is set. The journey is never predictable, and the ever-present Muse often brings one on a round-about path that is filled with detours, jams, and layovers.  As Maestra Shiloh says, “Intentional Creativity is an approach to creating that yields greater access to who we are now and who we are becoming, and what is possible for us and our unfolding future.”

If you are interested in learning more about Intentional Creativity, visit: musea.org

Cosmic Smashbooking^TM

Cosmic Smashbooking was born out of the Intentional Creativity movement and through the open heart and brilliant mind of Catt Z. Geller.  Since my teens I used composition notebooks for journals, so when I first saw Catt’s books, I had that sense of belonging and connection.   In 2018, I joined Catt’s tribe and became a certified Cosmic Smashbook Teacher.  Starting with a simple composition notebook,  I will guide you through steps that invoke all the senses to create a magical portal into your own deep wisdom.  

Once created, your Cosmic Smashbook becomes a processing and reveal tool that can catapult you to greater understanding, deeper healing, and higher awareness.  This is playful work that leads you to discover your authentic self and live your unique life boldly and unapologetically.  

Using inquiry and intention, all mediums of art making, collage, and whatever the Muse craves– the page comes alive.  There is no wrong way to Cosmic Smashbook, and the only rule is that there are no rules.

Chakradance®

Chakradance is a movement therapy modality that releases blocked energy in and through the Chakras so we can step fully into our power, our passion, our purpose and be the most conscious version of ourselves. 

 It’s a form of nourishment for your true self – for your soul. Moving to music specifically created to resonate with each chakra, you are guided into your own inner dance of release and re-connection. It offers a kind of liberation. It feels like coming home.

The sessions include sacred circle, intention setting, meditation, dance, and a mandala drawing to capture your experience.

Dawn

Dawn Karolides is a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Cosmic Smashbook Teacher, an Intentional Creativity Color of Women Guide and Coach, and a Chakradance facilitator. She is a healer, perpetual student, avid reader, social justice advocate, meditator, prayer warrior, and spiritual pilgrim. She seeks wonder, whimsy and wisdom and finds it in the heartache and joy of being fully human. Above all else, she holds dear the sacredness of every being on Earth and in Spirit. She can be found at the canvas or on the page respectfully living on the land of the Massachusett, USA.