This is a river rock that I painted with the ocean scene to express “The healing journey is not linear!” There are highs and lows like the waves and the tides, progress and struggle but it’s all part of the healing process. One of my greatest challenges has been being with the pain flares when they happen and not fighting them. Feeling sorrow for the suffering but not adding to the suffering with negativity but rather practicing compassion toward self. Having a strong knowing that this is all part of the journey and never, NEVER, letting go of my hold on hope, faith and trust that my body when in calm physiology has the ability to heal itself and will in time. It’s empowering to know that I can change my physiology with knowledge and the tools taught in the DOC Journey.
Brooke Milo’s painting of river rocks is calming and triggers joy and creativity for her. “I love creating and the river and the ocean are my favorite places to be as they consistently soothe my soul.”