The In-Between

I love standing in this place, poised between the now and future parts of me.  I just completed a workshop with Sandra Duran Wilson and I am full of ideas and beyond eager to get at them.  However, life keeps happening and other deadlines must be met.  So I do them; but, all the while, my head and heart are busy tending to this creative itch inside.  And it’s feeling very itchy these days.  I need to create; it’s painful when I cannot.

Working on four paintings at once - crazy fun!

You know the feeling of a fresh new idea - that powerful rush of energy, the incessant tug to drop what you’re doing and follow it.  Lately I have been waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning, my head full of dream messages and images of paintings.  My future self is calling me, urging me to stay focused on what I most want to do with my life.  I am reassuring myself that it is, in fact,  happening now, even if I am not able to be in my studio.

The Gang: Rochelle, Mary, Anita, Mari, me, Sharon, Teacher Sandra, Nancy, Holly, Barbara, and Cindy.  Everyone was so nice, friendly, supportive.  A wonderful creative gathering. 

This moment is about maintaining balance - I must support myself and I must create.  I am aware that my life is in transition and, although I haven’t a clue as to how it will unfold, it feels inevitable that things will all fall into place.  I have come across this saying: “Things are always working out for me.”  I love it.  I believe it.  I claim it as my truth.  Believing, I am free to trust that this in-between moment I am learning to negotiate is exactly where I am meant to be. 

A painting from the workshop.

I’ve mentioned before that I am my happiest when I am creating.  Not just painting, it can be anything creative, but making art does hit that spot the best.  Maybe art is not for you.  Still, I encourage you to continue listening and following your inspiration.  It’s where happiness resides and isn’t that the bottom line? 

Bought on the last day of the workshop.

I wish you all happiness, 

Judy

P.S. I saw this on a coffee cup and just had to share: “My dentist said I need a crown.  I know, OBVS, right?”   (Crown...tiara...I'm not that fussy.)