I have missed painting terribly--my body physically aches for it. Sometimes I get cranky and whiny because I don't have time to paint and feel frustrated by the mundane and all-consuming tasks of motherhood...
But, after a near death experience on New Year's Eve--a car swerved into our lane and came within inches of smashing us in a head-on collision--I've again been reminded that family is the most important thing in my life and not to stress about the rest.
So this year, I'm going to be gentle and forgiving with myself and just do what I can do
--even if it means not painting as much as I'd like to
or not being able to blog as often as I think I should.
I know that my children will be grown before I am ready, and I want to enjoy every moment
with them. I never knew how fast time could go or how
my heart swells more every day with love for them,
and being present to honor this time is my first priority.
With that being said, I hope I get to paint, sew and learn more in 2011!
Looking back on 2010, I think my word for this past year is "Believe." My faith that the universe is on your side and that magic and miracles exist has grown from years of observation and experience.
The Summer of 2010 was one that I will never forget. With my heat allergy reaching an all-time high in severity and Cincinnati under a heat wave the entire summer, I had to stay inside for several months, which honestly, was completely miserable. I hope I never have to live thru that again.
My mantras for 2011 are "Healing" and "Releasing Fears." I have the feeling that the two might be interconnected but I'm not sure how or why. I'll have to wait and see..
I'm believing more than ever before that when you follow your authentic path, magic unfolds around you.
And, I feel that I am on that path right now. So I look forward to watching the magic unfold and sharing the wonder of this journey with you in 2011!
I hope to have some new paintings to share soon!
