Living with intention and gratitude. 

In this episode, I chat to Albie Colvin, graphic designer and founder of Colour Them Safe; a Melbourne based arts organisation that aims to brighten the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage through art-making experiences. 

I’ve known Albie for many years. We met at university, which feels like a LONG time ago for both of us (which it was). We had so much to catch up on, from our shared love of yoga to sobriety as a way of living with more intention and purpose.  

It was cool to reflect on the early days of sobriety when we both discovered there are other amazing sober people around. Of course it's not as much of a solo road as anticipated - we just didn't notice all the other rad non-drinkers before! This conversation was a beautiful opportunity to re-connect with an old friend on a similar path. 

Albie shares a gratitude practice that he does with Colour Them Safe, where you take the time to think about the things you're thankful for, and then use art-making as an opportunity to really sit with it and create a physical expression of those feelings. This simple exercise helps people to go deep and experience the benefits of gratitude - way beyond making a few quick notes in a journal. 

This incredible conversation certainly left me feeling very grateful too - thanks again Albie! 

Albie's links:
https://www.colourthemsafe.org/