A quote by E.M. Forster helps me think better of inevitable changes.
The Freedom of Letting Go
Forget About Mastery: Drawing to Find My Voice
I've started my drawing class. Drawing is proving much more emotional than I expected. I'm swamped with anxiety whenever I pick up my pen or even think about picking it up. I keep drawing shaky lines because my hand is quivering. I don't know where this fear is coming from. I hope I can work... Continue Reading →
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The Solution to The Problem of Too Many Projects: Let Some Go
I promised myself studio time this year as a first step to letting myself sew more. But every time I walk into the room, I get lost. I've been telling myself I need to get organized (again), clean up (one more time), and then I'll be able to get to work (at last). But my... Continue Reading →
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My Path to a Productive Creative Routine Means Ignoring Sage Advice
The Advice: Write every day. Write at the same time. Have a routine. The same goes for anyone doing creative work. Treat it like work, show up at the same time, every day, and your muse will learn to meet you there in overalls, ready to whisper instructions in your ear and hand you tools... Continue Reading →
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How Saying Good-bye to My Car Helped Me Face A Truth About Myself
We sold my old car last week, and it was a more emotional event than I expected. In general, I'm not that sentimental about cars. I don't name them, like some of my friends do. I don't care what color they are, as long as they aren't something truly atrocious. I want reliable transport, bonus... Continue Reading →
