joy rebel faq

color pencils, nikon d50 digital

Hello joy rebels!! This will be a quick post as I'm having computer problems but I wanted to address some of the ideas and questions I've had about this whole rebel army thing...lol.

1. What is a Joy Rebel?
to me, being a joy rebel is not about being happy all the time, though happiness is a component of joy. Being a joy rebel means being your authentic self and making those life affirming choices that bring more joy into your life. It's also about having fun and being silly. It also means honoring all emotions. Having a bad day and making the choice to pound on a pillow and then take a bath if that's what you really need is about joy. It may not feel like it but I've realized that I can't fully feel joy if I don't fully feel the rest of it. But then, as a joy rebel, you get to decide what that means for you too.

2. What about these mission things?
I'll post them every monday. And just a warning: they will be pointless. They will have nothing to do with self actualization or inner growth or becoming a better person. They will be for FUN. However, my personal experience is that allowing that fun, that very real part of me that loves color and silliness and 80's tunes and playing air guitar to come out can shift something good and healing and beautiful within. My happiest times-the times I have been most at peace with myself, when I have been most creative-are when I am not reading self help books or 'trying' to be this or do that and just allowing my true self to emerge.

3. Can we have a badge for our blogs?
Yep! I'm working on one. Well, I will be once I get the computer problems straightened out. But this is also where I tell you that I will be moving blogs. Yep. Dandelion seeds has fulfilled it's purpose and I am honoring a shift in my life. This shift will be reflected in my website and etsy store, this blog, the art I make, how I do business, all of it. The new blog launches march 1rst and a badge will be included with that. This blog will remain up as while I'm ready to move on, I feel no need to delete this amazing journey.

4. Who can join?
You can. Hey, this isn't about creating some exclusive club with membership requirements. If you feel ready to live more fully in your life, have some fun and connect with others, then you are a joy rebel. Welcome to the rebellion, we have cookies. :-)

I love the questions and feedback and am always open to connect with others so by all means, feel free to add to them with comments or by emailing me at artist [at] dandelion-studios [dot] com. Having said that, until I get these computer problems straightened out, I may be slow in answering for the next couple of days.

May you all have a joyfully rebellious day and look for a post on monday!!!