Always An Artist

I began my creative journey 20 years ago; as a bright-eyed, fearless––albeit green––artist.
I had no plan, just a dream and the willingness to follow my passion wherever it lead.
I traveled the world as a performer, I studied with artists who forced me to be better. I read books; I listened to wise, interesting people who shared their ideas.  I collaborated with friends and said, “yes” to everything that didn’t compromise my moral compass.
As I grew––mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and creativity––I mindfully set a plan in motion.
No longer idealistic, but still very hungry for my dream to manifest, I focused every ounce of time on doing more.
Finally, I’ve reached a point where I accept that I am enough.
I understand that my creative path is in constant bloom; and whether during the winter, while my seeds lie dormant; spring, when my creativity blooms; or fall, when my leaves are changing––I am always an artist.
And that is enough.

Wipe It Away...

I woke up feeling pumped;
Ready to greet the day with positive energy.
I looked around my room and saw dust and dirt everywhere, my house is under construction and it looks like a tornado struck.
I started to get angry and then I remembered how blessed I was:
A. That my house was not actually hit by a tornado.
B. That we have the resources to renovate our bathrooms.
Finally, C. That I can either get up and clean the grim away, or stay in bed anxious and overwhelmed.
Sometimes the choice to be happy is as simple as wiping away the debris.

Work In Progress

Five months into 2016;
I continue to concentrate on the goals I’ve set for myself.
I’m two days away from my thirty-eighth birthday and I feel blessed.
Every day I seek new opportunities to grow as a person:
Mentally, physically, emotionally, creatively, and spiritually.
In my twenties I spent too much time worrying about how my dreams were going to “happen”.
In my thirties I made a conscious choice not to be consumed with the fear and doubt, instead I would focus on the creativity.
As I approach forty, I am seeking a deeper understanding of the present.
Which probably means I should stop thinking about who I want to be when I’m forty; and appreciate that for two more days, I’m still thirty-seven!
Life is a constant work in progress, the goal is to evolve into a brighter version of myself everyday.