“Life isn't a support system for art. It's the other way around.” ~Stephen KingCan you believe that 2011 is almost over?
What a year?!!
I feel like I have hardly had time to process it all. Feeling the need to get the old journal out and scribble away. However, maybe somethings are best left open-ended.
If I am learning anything this year is that everything is not immediately solvable.
Sometimes, you have to struggle, sit and retry many times before you get even to base one. Don't take that as discouragement but comfort. It's life. We all go through this in some area or another in our lives. I don't mean that to be flippant but rather as something I am finding to be a truism is my own life.
My saving grace this year{besides friends, family and love} has been the arts. Making, seeing or just thinking about art fills my heart with excitement. I have for years had tons of art supplies storied and stashed here and there, recipes I've wanted to try,books half read and piled and so many intentions. it has been nice to try my hand at things, finish and start adventures. I am not saying that it's all been dealt. What I am saying that I am keeping at it.
Keeping at it. One day and one step at time. This is what helps you build the life you desire.
What is filling your heart with excitement?
*Loved this article on motivation.
*Scheduled thinking time seems like a great idea to me.
*This is a lovely blog to visit. Very inspiring.
What a great quote! And, so true.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this year is drawing to a close! Truthfully, I'm very excited for this new year. I've never been one to get caught up in the whole "new year, new beginnings" thing, but for some reason this year, I'm feeling it!
xox
"Sometimes, you have to struggle, sit and retry many times before you get even to base one." You're absolutely right and I don't think of this as discouraging, just one of those inevitable things we have to learn to get through in life. I always take comfort in the fact that I am not alone in these struggles, and that there are many who experience many of the same issues.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever been so excited to welcome a new year as I am this time around. I want change (on a professional level, in my confidence, and comfort with a new partner), and I just can't wait to kiss 2011 goodbye :)
It does feel like the year flew by so quickly. I'm so glad that things feel relaxed and cozy this week. I'm honestly looking forward to simply cooking a great meal with my boyfriend on Christmas day. It's really the simple things that bring a smile to me most. Happy Holidays, Keishua.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays, Keishua! XOXO
ReplyDeleteTime just moves ridiculously quickly. No matter if it is 2011 or 2012. Just so darn speedy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays :)
It's definitely all about keeping at it -- making those goals and breaking them down into little steps that you can handle. I'm still amazed how quickly time flies. Hope you have a lovely holiday season!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Day has flown past. Just now I have a quiet moment between bouts of after-Christmas sale shopping. I wanted to stop by and wish you all the joys of the season. As the quiet week approaches, may you find time to do all the things you most love. May you know, each day, how very blessed and loved you are. Happy Holidays, friend. ~ Relyn
ReplyDeleteLove that quote. I love Stephen King's writing so very much he always seems to hit the nail on the head. Have a great last couple of days to the end of the year, I can't believe it's almost gone!
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