Silence gives answers ~ Rumi Reflecting on my 5th annual summer art camp where I had the joy of spending a creative week with a group of young art students. I am thankful for their young energy. They are PRESENT, … Continue reading
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”~Albert Einstein
Do you find it is easy to do work for others- less easy to do your own work?
Are you burnt out and tired from serving others first?
I can totally relate and admit to suffering from, “Put myself last syndrome. “
Deadlines for others, open-ended work for me.
Deadlines make it easy to complete the work for others. I like to get the job done.
However, I notice when it comes to my work, which is creating art, I often struggle, especially if I have no deadline. I put myself last and often find myself tired or running short of time and then having to cook dinner for my kids. Sound familiar?
I am not complaining. I LOVE my job! The open-ended lifestyle of wondering what is just around the corner…
“You never know how a good quest is going to end.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
This open-ended life-style requires one to sit in open space.
Open space is a place I LOVE. A place that is necessary for creativity to awaken.
I am very familiar with this blissful spacious state.
However, it is not always a comfortable place to sit.
I often feel the sense of panic, followed by racing thoughts…
Get to Work!…. Your wasting time!…Your spoiled!…
These familiar little gremlins have a way of agitating my spacious mood.
I notice them, invite them in, even jot them down, soon they become a distant memory and I get back to work. Get out my BEST SHOES!
We can even trade shoes. Red ones are my favorite.
Love and Light,
Michelle
“There is no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love; there’s only scarcity of resolve to make it happen.” ~Wayne Dyer
Happy 2014!
Just made my “To Do List” because the things I have to do are adding up and making my mind SWIRL!
Kept my posts to a minimum this past month, as I feel the virtual overload, holiday indulgences and now the endless junk emails on how to lose those accumulated holiday pounds!
It is exhausting when you think of it all. I feel heavy and overwhelmed…so I journal.
My favorite Uniball pen reminds me- Single Focused, Waterproof, Fadeproof, Vision. All I have to do is get the pen to paper and get down to business! Things become clearer. ACTION Creates Possibilities.
Take a line for a walk, make it thick, thin, curvy or straight. Add color, texture, mix in a little IMAGINATION and stir. TRUST what comes up.
What is my VISION? Not what others want or see, but what is MY vision? The one that connects with my heart. I have to close my eyes to see this one. What is brewing around inside my minds eye? What makes me excited? What makes me smile? What makes me feel full? Where do I focus my attention today?
Answer is simple- Find JOY today- one thing-
Finding one thing is easy…Kiss my kids…Do a little sketch…Listen to Music…Sway my hips…Begin…Make Art…
Create my Vision.
Suddenly I feel lighter, Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho… Off to work I go.
Can’t wait to see your vision!
In Creative Spirit,
Michelle
“Vision is the art of seeing the invisible.”— Jonathan Swift
Michelle Austen 