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Discover Your Greatness

Explore Your Creativity

Meditative Mandala Making

Free at select digital stores

Insights and FREE Offerings

Join my Newsletter today!

Carol Lowell
Author and Artist

As someone who loves to gather and to share, I live by the mottos “The More The Merrier” and “The More We Give, The More We Receive”. My greatest passions are my family, the discovery of new things, and living with an adventurous spirit. I love to encourage others to find what makes their heart sing and to live from that soul-centred place.

I am a Mixed-Media Artist, Author, Certified Transformational Coach, Quilter, Photographer, Wife, Mom and Explorer who lives in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go and do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

– Howard Thurman

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Have you coloured this one in yet? What colours did you choose? Please tag me in any of your mandala posts, I would love to see your creations!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Did you know that you can create your own mandala

Did you know that you can create your own mandala from scratch in the back of my book Soul Food? These can be cut out and framed, shared or placed in another book for you to use and love however you like!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Each day in Soul Food you are asked to write down

Each day in Soul Food you are asked to write down something you are proud of. Celebrating your greatness encourages more greatness!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm the author and artist behind Soul Food. I'm a mother of three, Grandmother to two fur babies, a foodie, crafter and creator. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I created Soul Food to bring nourishing habits to the world. These habits are ones I have used myself for years, that have helped me be a more productive and well rounded person.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm always noticing colours and finding inspiratio

I'm always noticing colours and finding inspiration while traveling. Of course Mexico has all the bright colours and the most beautiful artwork that it's impossible not to come home inspired.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#lovetotraveltheworld #travelisinmyblood #travellingwoman #worldcultures #globallife #globalmovement #globalcitizens #globalcommunity #globalfootprints #aroundtheworldtravel #ilovetotravel

Making each day uniquely yours in my book Soul Foo

Making each day uniquely yours in my book Soul Food! Colour in the lines or outside of them, you choose.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Create a life filled with joy by listening to your

Create a life filled with joy by listening to your heart!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#heartwisdom #dailymotivationdose #todaysinspiration #findyourinspiration #beinspirational #inspirationalstories #meditationinspiration #inspirationtime #dailydoseofinspiration #selfdevelopement #appreciateyourself #challengeyourselfdaily #northvancouver

Slowing down and noticing the little, perfect and

Slowing down and noticing the little, perfect and colourful things Mother Nature has created for us to enjoy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last day to enter my GIVEAWAY! I'm gifting my book along with a candle and some other lovely goodies to one lucky person. See a few posts back how to enter to win this morning routine bundle!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mothernatureheals #mothernaturelover #mothernatureatherbest #mothernaturebeauty #adventurebeckons

Pick up your copy of Soul Food for 75% OFF! That's

Pick up your copy of Soul Food for 75% OFF! That's 4 books for the price of 1, wow! They make for a lovely gift for yourself, a loved one or friend. They would make a sweet donation to your local hospital, shelter or rehab centre too! Let's give the gift of self love, nourishing habits and gratefulness this Christmas (or just because too)!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Just a few days left of the sale so grab yours from the link in my bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wow! These closeups of coloured in mandalas from m

Wow! These closeups of coloured in mandalas from my book Soul Food really have an impact!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please tag @kindredspiritstudio when you post a photo of your coloured-in mandala from my book. I would love to see what colours you use!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Everyday is a new day to start creating new habits

Everyday is a new day to start creating new habits, focus your mind, embrace your body and learn to accept what we can't change and change what we can!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is still time to enter my GIVEAWAY! See a few posts back how you can enter to win my book along with some other of my favourite goodies that helped me on my journey to self discovery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#reflecting #quiettime #goinginward #inward #inwardjourney #takingcare #takingcareofme #takingcareofmyself #pieceofheaven

My book Soul Food has journaling prompts to help w

My book Soul Food has journaling prompts to help write down your thoughts to unclutter your mind, work through a challenge or reflect and record a moment in your life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What better way to start your day fostering good habits that are great for the mind, body and soul? Soul Food book now on sale at 75% OFF! Link in bio to purchase or learn more about my book and how it can help you⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#heartwisdom #dailymotivationdose #todaysinspiration #findyourinspiration #beinspirational #inspirationalstories #meditationinspiration #inspirationtime #dailydoseofinspiration #selfdevelopement #appreciateyourself #challengeyourselfdaily #northvancouver

~* GIVEAWAY *~ The ultimate morning routine packag

~* GIVEAWAY *~ The ultimate morning routine package!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To spread the word of Soul Food, I wish to share its gifts with YOU as it’s a wonderful way to BE in the world today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This giveaway includes:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* My Soul Food book ~ A 90 day journey of self discovery while building nourishing habits⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To enter this giveaway:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* LIKE and SAVE this post⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* Share this post to your stories for an extra 5 entries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This giveaway will close November 14th at 11:59pm PT⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The winner will be announced on Monday November 15th!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you for your support and sharing this giveaway and my 75% OFF sale (two posts back) with your community <3

Get your colouring pens ready – I'm running a 75%

Get your colouring pens ready - I'm running a 75% OFF sale till November 14th (link in bio to shop Amazon) and I have another surprise for you all tomorrow!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have a favourite pen that you use on the regular? I just bought a set of @tombowusa markers and they are so much fun! Pair your favourite pen set with my book Soul Food for a lovely gift this Christmas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BIG SALE!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Enjoy my book Soul Food at 75% OFF! That’s 4 books for the price of one! So consider sharing these books as gifts or donate them to your local women’s shelter, hospital, elder home, prison, your child’s school, a youth centre, anywhere there is a place of need for self care.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My hope is to empower people to discover their greatness within, to find peace and joy no matter what is happening in the world today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sale on till NOVEMBER 14th - link in bio to purchase through Amazon.com and .ca⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What do I do with all those painted mandala rocks?

What do I do with all those painted mandala rocks? They get hidden amongst the forest trails to surprise and delight!
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I’ve been away … physically as well as from so

I’ve been away … physically as well as from social media. It has been a rejuvenating break and here is just a little sampling of what has had my attention instead!
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Happy Canada Day … with a nod to our southern ne

Happy Canada Day ... with a nod to our southern neighbours soon to celebrate as well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At this moment, I would like to take a moment to celebrate every country that we each call home. Borders and boundaries may seem to separate us, but we, as humans, are connected in immeasurable ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mandalaartist #mandalaart #zenmandala #mandalameditation #mandaladrawings #artmandala #mandaladesigns #mandalaoftheday #mandalainspiration #ilovesharingmandalas #zenartist #zendrawing #yvrartist #vancouverartists #vancouvermakers #madeinyvr #mandalamonday #creatorsofvancity #drawinginspiration #kindredspiritstudio #celebratingallthatbindsus

The end of yet another month, and the halfway mark

The end of yet another month, and the halfway mark of 2021. It is a great time to reflect on the life you are co-creating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Grab a beverage and your journal and consider where you have come and where you plan to go in this one year of your life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having a destination in mind is always the best way to journey ... even if there are side trips and distractions along the way. A regular review can help us celebrate the journey so far. But it can also help us to either get back on track, or to make the conscious decision that there is another destination beckoning us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#heartwisdom #dailymotivationdose #todaysinspiration #findyourinspiration #beinspirational #inspirationalstories #meditationinspiration #inspirationtime #dailydoseofinspiration #selfdevelopement #appreciateyourself #challengeyourselfdaily #northvancouver #reflecting #quiettime #goinginward #inward #inwardjourney #takingcare #takingcareofme #takingcareofmyself #pieceofheaven

The only life-long relationship we will have, the

The only life-long relationship we will have, the one always with us, no matter what ups and downs we must face, knowing we are never alone to navigate 'life' ... is the relationship we have with ourself. It is time to honour and respect this beautiful you, because if all goes well, there is a loooooong time of living together yet to come!!! May as well make it a great one!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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