This was such an inspiring post, thanks for writing. This Vata-led Sag. needed to read such an introspective post today, as yours always are, so maybe it is you working things out in your head, but I found it immensely rewarding.
Wondering if you have ever read a book entitled The Everyday Work of Art: Awakening the Extraordinary in Your Daily Life by Eric Booth? Essentially he is saying that we are our own work of art (kind of what you implied), that 'the greatest art is the art of living'. Yo-Yo Ma
I found this book at the library by accident and found it such an inspiration, I ORDERED MY OWN COPY! Guaranteed to lift one out of the day-to-day doldrums that seem to affect anyone determined to live life as a sensitive human.
So Barbara, carry on and we will keep reading...and with luck, when the mortgage is finally paid off in April of 2024, you are on my list (the top of) in getting paid. I think that is a great idea--a paid subscription because you are an artist in words and tints. (that reminds me of that wonderful poem by Patrick Kavanaugh who set his lines to the tune of that old Irish air, "The Dawning of the Day").
Aww, thank you, Jeanne, for your wonderful comment! I will check out that book! Many years ago I happened upon a book (like you did!) titled "A Life in the Arts" by Eric Maisel. It was so helpful to me. I just went and pulled it off my shelf and noticed an envelope inside. I remembered that I had written to Eric to tell him how much his book helped me and he wrote me back, sending me the sweetest card.
I grew up in a family of non-artists and always felt that no one understood me. One day my mom (an avid reader) was saying how she wished she understood me more and so I gave her the book. When I saw her next she handed me the book and said "Now I understand."
Years later, again in a dry spell, I was thinking of going to the Omega Institute in Upstate NY for some R&R, and when I went to the website, there on the Home page was a weeklong creativity workshop with Eric! Talk about serendipity. It was amazing.
Of course, being the Vata-Sag that I am, I didn't follow through so much. I think we are so much in-the-moment kind of people and I've come to embrace that rather than fret so much about it. It only took me until my sixties to (sort of) figure it out. Anyways, it's usually the Pitta ones dolling out the advice! :)
Thank you, Jeanne. I am grateful to have anyone, paid or free subscribers, who genuinely get something from my writing. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me and so I'm passing them back to you! 💗
Loved reading your post Barbara 💛 I’ve been thinking about painting again… I used to be an artist too, many, many years ago and then I became a mom and it just seemed so silly and impractical to spend my time and money on painting and art supplies. It seems as though cooking became my art all those years, preparing beautiful meals for my family, but now both my girls are off to college and painting seems like the perfect thing to start doing again but I’m feeling really stuck after not having done anything all these years 😣 Thank you for the inspiring words, I think I just need to get started!
Hi, Barbara! I like your work and this post. I am a musician, and wannbe artist. I love all kinds of art. Good luck with your studio. I definitely think you should do it.
P.S. In my next life I'd like to have a little more musical ability. I went to Catholic school and we had no music or art. :( I've tried to learn the piano and guitar but it just doesn't come easily to me and I gave up on it. What do you play? I love music so much. Who doesn't?? xo
Thanks for reading and for your comment, Izabela. It is ALWAYS there, sometimes lying dormant (especially when there are children.) I am certain your artist is with you every day in how you view the world and live your life. xoxo
Love this xoxoxox Medicine for my Lungs....
Thank you, Robin! I miss you, my friend. 💚
love love love this, yes I relate xxx
Thx, Jo! 🎨 💗
love love love this, yes I relate xxx
This was such an inspiring post, thanks for writing. This Vata-led Sag. needed to read such an introspective post today, as yours always are, so maybe it is you working things out in your head, but I found it immensely rewarding.
Wondering if you have ever read a book entitled The Everyday Work of Art: Awakening the Extraordinary in Your Daily Life by Eric Booth? Essentially he is saying that we are our own work of art (kind of what you implied), that 'the greatest art is the art of living'. Yo-Yo Ma
I found this book at the library by accident and found it such an inspiration, I ORDERED MY OWN COPY! Guaranteed to lift one out of the day-to-day doldrums that seem to affect anyone determined to live life as a sensitive human.
So Barbara, carry on and we will keep reading...and with luck, when the mortgage is finally paid off in April of 2024, you are on my list (the top of) in getting paid. I think that is a great idea--a paid subscription because you are an artist in words and tints. (that reminds me of that wonderful poem by Patrick Kavanaugh who set his lines to the tune of that old Irish air, "The Dawning of the Day").
P.S. How interesting that both author's first name is Eric with a c!
Aww, thank you, Jeanne, for your wonderful comment! I will check out that book! Many years ago I happened upon a book (like you did!) titled "A Life in the Arts" by Eric Maisel. It was so helpful to me. I just went and pulled it off my shelf and noticed an envelope inside. I remembered that I had written to Eric to tell him how much his book helped me and he wrote me back, sending me the sweetest card.
I grew up in a family of non-artists and always felt that no one understood me. One day my mom (an avid reader) was saying how she wished she understood me more and so I gave her the book. When I saw her next she handed me the book and said "Now I understand."
Years later, again in a dry spell, I was thinking of going to the Omega Institute in Upstate NY for some R&R, and when I went to the website, there on the Home page was a weeklong creativity workshop with Eric! Talk about serendipity. It was amazing.
Of course, being the Vata-Sag that I am, I didn't follow through so much. I think we are so much in-the-moment kind of people and I've come to embrace that rather than fret so much about it. It only took me until my sixties to (sort of) figure it out. Anyways, it's usually the Pitta ones dolling out the advice! :)
Thank you, Jeanne. I am grateful to have anyone, paid or free subscribers, who genuinely get something from my writing. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me and so I'm passing them back to you! 💗
Thank you for sharing your process!
:-)
It is always in progress, isn't it?
Even a disorganized Vata process is a legitimate process, I guess. 😂 And yes, it's never ending! :)
Loved reading your post Barbara 💛 I’ve been thinking about painting again… I used to be an artist too, many, many years ago and then I became a mom and it just seemed so silly and impractical to spend my time and money on painting and art supplies. It seems as though cooking became my art all those years, preparing beautiful meals for my family, but now both my girls are off to college and painting seems like the perfect thing to start doing again but I’m feeling really stuck after not having done anything all these years 😣 Thank you for the inspiring words, I think I just need to get started!
Yes! You just need a thumbprint! Keep me posted, Amy! xoxo
Hi, Barbara! I like your work and this post. I am a musician, and wannbe artist. I love all kinds of art. Good luck with your studio. I definitely think you should do it.
Blessings, Claudia
P.S. In my next life I'd like to have a little more musical ability. I went to Catholic school and we had no music or art. :( I've tried to learn the piano and guitar but it just doesn't come easily to me and I gave up on it. What do you play? I love music so much. Who doesn't?? xo
Thank you, Claudia! I will take your encouragement and run with it! xoxo B
Thanks, J.R.! :)
Thanks for reading and for your comment, Izabela. It is ALWAYS there, sometimes lying dormant (especially when there are children.) I am certain your artist is with you every day in how you view the world and live your life. xoxo