I'm having one of those times when I can't seem to get anything done. I'm not even sure why. Is it my health that is causing this severe lack of enthusiasm for anything? Is it the huge list of household chores that is draining my interest? Is it merely those lazy days of summer that's... Continue Reading →
Increase Your Days Of Joy: Embrace the Process
I'm on a "baby-step" kick right now, trying to be patient with processes that are huge, complicated, and slow. The last two weeks have been full of days that did not go as planned, to such a degree that it's easy to look back over my day and beat myself up for not having accomplished... Continue Reading →
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Overcome Creative Resistance: Go Smaller
As I've shared before, I struggle with resistance. Many of the creative things I love to do are also hard for me to do. Sitting down to draw, spinning yarn, or making time to play the piano are all challenging for me. I often have a hard time getting started writing, even though it's something... Continue Reading →
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Learning New Things in the New Year
I don't make New Year's resolutions because I don't believe in starting over or changing overnight. But like most people, as the new year approaches, I reflect on where I've been and where I want to go. My 50th birthday is coming up in March, so 2015 has a monumental feel. I've been an adult for... Continue Reading →
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Having Trouble Getting Started? Think Small
Every year around January, I get the itch to start an art journal. More than just a sketchbook, art journals often include writing and collage work. Maybe I'm just attracted to the format -- it's a book! -- or maybe I hear art journals calling because they are my next big art form. Whatever the... Continue Reading →
