About a year ago I discarded the "how ya doing..." greeting and instead I ask (on the rare occasions I ask) "Has anything made you smile today ?" It throws most people off. No one really cares how anyone else is "doing." My answer to that question is almost always "I'm vertical..." It almost always get some sort of response outside the norm, a double take or a laugh.
SUCH a wonderful post - it's gold dust!!! I've never heard of 'SOCK' questions - what a great approach - thank you!
The hedgehog pages are adorable. We have regular hedgehog visitors to our garden - not at the moment, though, because they're still all asleep (and with the weather the way it is right now, I wouldn't blame them for extending their hibernation for a long time yet)!
Such a treat for my Substack inbox, Sue - thank you so much. 😊
This is my favourite post. I like the SOCK technique to capture morning thoughts and will try it straight away. I also like a a number of sketches, particularly the hedgehog ones and the cat with broken leg. Get Well Soon, Sue.
You are so talented, and your adorable notebook is an inspiration to this lazy artist. Thank you so much for all of these posts. I want one of those little blank page books. Can you share where one can be purchased online?
LOVE the SOCK questions. I’ve been thinking a lot about how I communicate with others (and ways improve/broaden) and though she expresses it as a way to connect with children, feel it is just as relevant to adults. It is a great way to spark open communication and approach with genuine curiosity (not to say we aren’t genuine by asking general questions, but it truly evokes that). I’m all about making things work for us so like how you altered the questions to fit for you. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your art and SOCK question process. Love what you say about coping, listening and how the arts help with that. I do hope you get well soon.
You're an inspiration !
About a year ago I discarded the "how ya doing..." greeting and instead I ask (on the rare occasions I ask) "Has anything made you smile today ?" It throws most people off. No one really cares how anyone else is "doing." My answer to that question is almost always "I'm vertical..." It almost always get some sort of response outside the norm, a double take or a laugh.
SUCH a wonderful post - it's gold dust!!! I've never heard of 'SOCK' questions - what a great approach - thank you!
The hedgehog pages are adorable. We have regular hedgehog visitors to our garden - not at the moment, though, because they're still all asleep (and with the weather the way it is right now, I wouldn't blame them for extending their hibernation for a long time yet)!
Such a treat for my Substack inbox, Sue - thank you so much. 😊
I love the hedgehogs!
I love this. Especially the hedgehogs.
This is my favourite post. I like the SOCK technique to capture morning thoughts and will try it straight away. I also like a a number of sketches, particularly the hedgehog ones and the cat with broken leg. Get Well Soon, Sue.
There is something about your hedgehogs that is just irresistible.
"Thought-watch" sounds like the "mood-monitoring" I was told to do years ago.
Thought-watch! The perfect name for that misty morning falling awake time.
I have heard of SOCK questions in different forms, but I love the way you use it with your art. It sounds like a fun way to approach your inner child.
Happy sigh. Gorgeous little hedgehog arting away. Just like you. And I adore the pets. Take it easy my dear. All the best. 🤗🤗😘
You are so talented, and your adorable notebook is an inspiration to this lazy artist. Thank you so much for all of these posts. I want one of those little blank page books. Can you share where one can be purchased online?
So good.🌱
Hi Rusty 🐾
LOVE the SOCK questions. I’ve been thinking a lot about how I communicate with others (and ways improve/broaden) and though she expresses it as a way to connect with children, feel it is just as relevant to adults. It is a great way to spark open communication and approach with genuine curiosity (not to say we aren’t genuine by asking general questions, but it truly evokes that). I’m all about making things work for us so like how you altered the questions to fit for you. Thank you for sharing.
That cat!! Those hedgehogs!! You have such a gift. I love your posts and your art. They make me smile.
Thank you for sharing your art and SOCK question process. Love what you say about coping, listening and how the arts help with that. I do hope you get well soon.