Balanced Life
Signs and Wonders
Oil on Board 24"x 24"
"The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you, Don't go back to sleep" ~ Rumi
Are you in in the middle of chaos? Or at a fork in the road and having difficulty making decisions? How is that effecting your life?
As I pursue my own creativity, I find that my life needs to have some balance. When I fight adverse conditions, I only give my power away to it and my creativity at the easel suffers. So what do I do? I make lists.....
I remind myself what I love doing, what my passions are and steps needed to accomplish it, even when I do not feel like it. I put positive sayings or mantras around my work station to replace ANY negative thoughts coming in. I will say to my negative thought - "I hear you but- I will not dwell on you right now" and replace it with any number of statements such as "I am abundant, I am better than that, I am in balance with my passions, I love my life, I am blessed...." I think you get the picture.
When I had pneumonia for 4 months back in 2022-2023, I was scared and fearful - not knowing my outcome. But I was able to change my view of my life. I started with Heartmath - Learning the science behind breathing slower and deeper into the heart space. It changed my life and I became a certified instructor and now share this simple technique with my art students and others. It has changed my art as well!
My art has become a direct expression of my heart. When this happens, the forks in the road become a little easier to decipher with better directions. Is every day a breeze? No - but I have a method to get me through it. The chaos is less chaotic.
To create a balanced life, I think the discipline of getting up at dawn and not falling asleep as Rumi suggests is a key! Make a list to accomplish for the day, listen to the small voice that is directing you, and do not give into the chaos. You are powerful and your power is yours, don't waste it on worry and fear.
Keep your eyes on your creation!
