About Marie Bock

Welcome! I’m a creative who uses writing and art to slow down and make sense of the world. Nature is where I feel most grounded. This space is for sharing reflections, art, and small projects about being human and finding connection. Take what resonates.

This space is separate from my counseling work. It’s a quieter, personal space for creativity and reflection.

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Gouache

Gouache Gouache is a type of paint that is similar to watercolor but opaque rather than transparent. In my creative journey, I have used watercolor paint, pastel, markers, acrylic paint,

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Zest

Zest

Zest Zest is by defined by Cambridge Dictionary as enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest. as pleasure, enthusiasm, and excitement. I do not live every moment in a state of Zest,

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Yoga

Yoga

Yoga Yoga doesn’t require a fancy class or studio. You can do it in a chair, living room, outdoors – anywhere really. I was introduced to yoga during a mindfulness

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Brightly colored xylophone with wooden mallet on a white surface, showcasing vibrant musical tones.

Xylophone

Xylophone Xylophone was one of the few X words I could think of. Other words that I could think of with the letter X include Xeriscape and Xenophobia. I picked

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Close-up of a vintage typewriter with a paper displaying 'Wordpress' in retro style.

WordPress

WordPress WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS). Basically, it is a way to create webpages. People and businesses use webpages for all sorts of things. I see webpages as

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Delicate pink wildflowers softly swaying in a sunlit field, creating a tranquil and dreamy atmosphere.

Vulnerability

Vulnerability Vulnerability is a topic I often talk about as a mental health professional. Connection requires vulnerability. Many of us of been taught that it is associated with weakness. I

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Last updated 07/18/2026