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Hi, my name is Dale Marie. I'm an Art Therapist by trade, adventurer by heart, and creator of Live in Pursuit of Awe.
Live in Pursuit of Awe and Creative Healing CNY are a tangible expression of a life's work and passion. Professionally, I am an Art Therapist, dedicated to helping others navigate adverse times, process emotions, and find their voice through creative expression.
But before the therapist is the human, and like everyone, I'm simply figuring things out. My own journey of healing and growth is fueled by a relentless personal pursuit of Awe. I find this amazement and beauty everywhere: in the enduring complexity of nature, the profound vulnerability of connection, the echoes of history found in forgotten stories, and the sheer miracle of creation.
This passion project was born from the desire to take those moments of personal wonder and share them. My goal is to use creativity as a bridge—to create a sense of connection with you, to offer tools that can serve as a gentle support during difficult days, and, most importantly, to inspire you to find your own awe, wonder, and meaning in the tapestry of your life. Every piece is a reminder that even when things are challenging, there is always beauty to be found, and we are not walking this path alone.
Live in Pursuit of Awe.
Live in Pursuit of Awe.
It's more than a call to action; it’s a passion project I’ve been slowly building since 2020.
Why launch now?
While I deeply value my professional career as a therapist, I’ve realized how profoundly disconnected I’ve become from my own self. I used to write, photograph, create, and share… but now, my only writing is progress notes, my only creating is a rare doodle, my only photos are commissions, and my tendency to compare my artwork to others has turned me toward isolation. I know I can’t be the only one feeling this way.
A decade ago, learning the word “Awe” finally gave context to my love for adventure, photography, and wonder. I realized I was addicted to it—the moments of total immersion in my environment, curiosity, and wonder. That feeling of lightness, the goosebumps that cover my body, and the powerful reminder of why I am alive.
This life is not meant to be lived stuck in a comfort zone or the trap of monotony, but to experience the beauty of the world, its cultures, its nature, and the full spectrum of pain and joy. That feeling—that connection—is what I live for. And I have been relentlessly pursuing it ever since.
In those moments, I am connected—to myself, to nature, to the world. These are essential connections that I believe all of us benefit from in today’s society.
Therefore, this project extends beyond my own adventures.
“Live in Pursuit of Awe” is about sharing the tools and insights I’ve gathered in my search for my authentic, whole, and empowered self. It is a project dedicated to igniting curiosity and wonder in others—to help you find your own Awe, to start conversations, build a community, and reconnect as a fellow traveler of life.
Join me in my pursuit.
And consider starting your own along the way..
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