This month, my article focused on understanding what we want out of life and why we want it, so I thought I would share one of mine….
Several years ago I knew an important want in my life was to start painting again. I wanted art, painting, creativity to once again become an integral part of my life. How did that look? At first my thoughts were to take classes, buy supplies, have a subject to paint, have a space in my home to paint with all materials at the ready
I knew what I wanted to create and the actions to make it happen. The anchor to get me moving – was why.
For me the why is value of beauty, capturing nature, colors. It is the need for expression of emotion and creativity. It serves as a stress reliever for when in the flow I am calmer, more present, in another space entirely.
Do I paint every day? No I don’t, but I have everything at the ready when inspiration or need for expression surfaces.