How time is speeding by very, very fast and how we must slow down and actually notice the good things happening to us RIGHT NOW and what we have achieved because woah, life feels out of control...
Katrin, I've been thinking about the same thing lately: how to find more joy amidst the depressing news onslaught that is coming so fast and from so many directions our brains and souls are not able to absorb, let alone handle. For creatives, this challenges our work. Joy is a better state to seek, I think, that the elusive happiness, for joy is more temporary and in the moment, more life-affirming. I write this as I begin my 18 day stay at Ragdale Artist Residency where I have a quiet light-filled writing room with a view. I can feel the creative energy from past artists, read their reflections left behind. I don't want to bring the ugliness of mad men into this creative space. So, I decided to take a news fast while I'm here, something I've never done for very long. I know the chaos will all be waiting for me. For now, the joy is in this beautiful setting, feeling supported, and connecting to kindred spirits.
What a fantastic moment you're in. Protect yourself, your creativity. Celebrate all that you have achieved and that is still coming. I hope you have a fabulous few weeks!
Great reminder, Katrin! I've just had a joyful evening with old friends in Key West and the sky at sunset was so beautiful
Katrin, I've been thinking about the same thing lately: how to find more joy amidst the depressing news onslaught that is coming so fast and from so many directions our brains and souls are not able to absorb, let alone handle. For creatives, this challenges our work. Joy is a better state to seek, I think, that the elusive happiness, for joy is more temporary and in the moment, more life-affirming. I write this as I begin my 18 day stay at Ragdale Artist Residency where I have a quiet light-filled writing room with a view. I can feel the creative energy from past artists, read their reflections left behind. I don't want to bring the ugliness of mad men into this creative space. So, I decided to take a news fast while I'm here, something I've never done for very long. I know the chaos will all be waiting for me. For now, the joy is in this beautiful setting, feeling supported, and connecting to kindred spirits.
What a fantastic moment you're in. Protect yourself, your creativity. Celebrate all that you have achieved and that is still coming. I hope you have a fabulous few weeks!