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Online Participation in the Día de los Muertos art installation at the Museum of Sonoma County

Join us in creating a powerful tribute to our military service members by sharing stories and photos of your loved one who has passed on. These contributions will be integrated into a collaborative multimedia sculpture which will be displayed at the Museum of Sonoma County.

How to contribute

This video will guide you through an introduction to Life on Earth Art, details about this project, an optional mindfulness practice, and the submission of your stories and photographs. Please click “play” to begin.

Prompts for Sharing Your Stories

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    What would you like the world to know about your loved one?

  • Line drawing of a sun and moon

    What was your loved one's favorite song, poem, or motto?

  • Line drawing of poppies

    If you sent your loved one a care package, what would go into it?

  • Line drawing of a sunflower

    What gifts did your loved one share with the world?

  • Line drawing of a candle

    What is something your loved one did that had a positive impact on someone's life?

  • Line drawing of a snake

    Think of an inside joke you shared with your loved one. How can you symbolize that with an image?

  • Line drawing of a skull

    What is a song lyric that reminds you of your loved one?

Self Care Check-In: Centering Tips

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    Your senses ground you in the moment.

    Drink in what is around you through the senses.

    What can you hear, see, smell, taste, touch right now?

  • Winged heart in nature

    The Exhale activates the body’s relaxation response.

    Bring attention to the breath coming and going. Focus on the exhale.

    Invite the inhale to lengthen…

    Inhale for 3-5

    Exhale for 6-10

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    Your Inner Resource anchors you to who you are.

    Bring to mind a memory in which you felt seen & heard, a sense of connection or belonging.

    Let the feeling of this Inner Resource fill you up, and anchor you to your truest self.

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    Welcoming sensations can help them move on through.

    Greet physical sensations, emotions or memories, with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

    Peel away labels. Just feel sensation.

    If helpful, find and feel an opposite sensation in the body…

    Feel both sensations at the same time.

  • Winged heart

    Creative Expression helps transform and heal.

    Engage in art play.

    Explore with colors and textures.

    Draw, journal, create poetry.

    Go for a walk outside. Experience the creative spirit of Nature.

    Feel the air on your skin.

    Sing your favorite song.