The Blackberry Briar

I Love Progress

There is something beautiful in Progress.   Whether it is Progress with a painting, an exercise program, decorating and the list goes on.  It is just a beautiful way to stop and appreciate how it comes in stages.  Often we want to see things happen in an instant or overnight.  Instead of staying in the moment and enjoying each and every stage which is a story in the making. 

Last week I was lucky, lucky LUCKY!!  I got to have a playdate with Mystele!!!  She is such a wonderful soul and we had a lot of laughs that day that were much needed!!!   Anyhow, once we got past the giggles, we played Art....It felt so good!   I left her house with a mess of a painting and this is what it looked like:

I thought for sure I was going to have to cover it over and start new.   I let it sit for a couple days in between all lifes busy moments and I went back to it yesterday, only to be renewed by the possibilities the layers of paint, paper and ink held......  It is shaping up nicely and my heart is warming up to it:

Wishing you all a wonderful week filled with creativity and Love.   I will check back in to show you the final progress of this painting finished.   Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what your thoughts are on progress.

 

Season of Change

Winter is always a huge adjustment for me and my body to handle.  I am not a cold weather person to say the least.  I feel much more alive in the warm rays of the glorious sun with a warm breeze blowing through my hair while my eyes are gazing at the beautiful beds of colorful flowers.  I am going to try and focus on some things that I can learn to love about winter since I can't hibernate for the winter.

One of the great things about winter is a reminder of how focused I can be while in the house have no  urge to want to leave. 

As most of you know, I have been on a fitness journey and January will mark 2 years healthy!  Yay!    I have learned so much in the last 2 years and I am still learning every single day.   I think that is the key to life, always remain a student and get out of your comfort zone.  Change things up a bit from time to time to keep things fresh and your mind stimulated.  

Recently I have had  it on my heart to pick up a paint brush and play around.  I haven't really really created for 2 years.   It has been a love/hate relationship, but I am sort of approaching it the same way as I did my fitness.   A little step, a little dedication each and every day will hopefully build  a momentum of facing my fears and pushing through them.  I am hoping to dive in as a student and really find out what makes me tick.   I already have an idea, but it is expressing it in a true style.  Instead of "doing", I plan to just "BE" with my paint and brushes and supplies.   Make it as organic as possible with spirit guiding me and me listening to where......

I will leave you today by sharing a recent painting I completed and the photos of the process that was involved.  I had SO MUCH FUN creating this.  I felt wild at heart and feel like I used my inner voice to guide me.   A special Thanks to the wonderful Lady that Inspired me to create this. xo 

I wish you much Peace and Joy at this time of year and hope that you are following your hearts desires and your spirits whispers. xo