when i became a mom (5 years ago), i was told quite often to make sure i was making time for myself. i did that. i made time to read, time to knit (lots of time to knit), took relaxing baths, but i stopped painting & drawing. i found that i just didn’t have the time to get my supplies out & really get into it. so i let it go for another time. over the years, i’ve felt my self becoming more & more frustrated. i’ve often felt like i wasn’t myself. like i was waiting for one day to come when i could start my life again. like everything had been put on hold until my children were older. i know this has also brought resentment to my heart.
i started making an art journal last week, promising myself i’d make time to work on it everyday. i thought i would share about the difference it has been making inside me.
to start with, every time i enter my studio & start working, it’s like taking a deep breath of peace. it calms me, helps me focus, & inspires me. i find i have renewed patience for my children, more motivation for homekeeping, & energy to play. i find myself feeling more confident in being who i am and allowing others to see me as me. i’ve even pulled out my old favorite boots from storage.
i love these boots! my dad bought these for me (after much pleading & promising to pay him back) when i was a sophomore in high school. i wore these boots everyday for many, many years. i even considered wearing them on my wedding day, but opted for bare feet since we were on the beach. if i’ve ever had an attachment to an article of clothing it would be these boots.
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