Have you ever tried to balance anything such as standing on one foot, or holding a cup full of tea on a saucer while walking quickly, or 2 dates in one evening...? Tough stuff, right? I find a challenge in balancing my time so I can paint.
O.K. so I don't have copywrites to that issue, but it's still a struggle. Local artist Robert Genn regularly address this complaint in his bi-weekly newsletter. His suggestions often include the direct approach such as prioritize. And he's right. For me I believe that prioritizing is a huge challenge. Because my livelihood is currently not dependent on my painting, it falls under the category of "hobby". And, between my family, work, and standard house-hold duties, personal time is limited.
So why I am bitchin' about this? Well basically because it's my blog and I can. Additionally because I am reflecting on what's real and what am I putting up as barricades & excuses.
Lately I have taken a different approach to investing in my "hobby". I have reviewed what other personal interests I have prioritized over painting such as going to bed slightly early in order to read. Of course there is a strong argument for the restorative experiencing of relaxing in bed, but there is an equally strong one for the restorative experience of creatively expressing. And I am choosing that path more often.
When I paint I feel a release of energy, of joy, of need escape my body. I feel proud of myself, excited by the results of my efforts and connected to my innate creativity and talents. I can go to sleep knowing I have nurtured my soul by honouring what it craves to share. My goal is to continue on this path which will ultimately result in a new show... I guess I better get back to it! Please send me your supportive thoughts to keep me on track!
O.K. so I don't have copywrites to that issue, but it's still a struggle. Local artist Robert Genn regularly address this complaint in his bi-weekly newsletter. His suggestions often include the direct approach such as prioritize. And he's right. For me I believe that prioritizing is a huge challenge. Because my livelihood is currently not dependent on my painting, it falls under the category of "hobby". And, between my family, work, and standard house-hold duties, personal time is limited.
So why I am bitchin' about this? Well basically because it's my blog and I can. Additionally because I am reflecting on what's real and what am I putting up as barricades & excuses.
Lately I have taken a different approach to investing in my "hobby". I have reviewed what other personal interests I have prioritized over painting such as going to bed slightly early in order to read. Of course there is a strong argument for the restorative experiencing of relaxing in bed, but there is an equally strong one for the restorative experience of creatively expressing. And I am choosing that path more often.
When I paint I feel a release of energy, of joy, of need escape my body. I feel proud of myself, excited by the results of my efforts and connected to my innate creativity and talents. I can go to sleep knowing I have nurtured my soul by honouring what it craves to share. My goal is to continue on this path which will ultimately result in a new show... I guess I better get back to it! Please send me your supportive thoughts to keep me on track!
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