Moving forward

 

Over the past 3 months I have had a bit more time to sit, think, dream and wonder.

As I have allowed myself space I have had more clarity of thought, more openness to what the future holds and wrestled with ideas and visions.

The realities of my life and the desires of my heart have been something worth exploring. 

Of course I still don't have all the answers.

I still don't have everyting mapped out neatly and organised perfectly

but I do have a bit of a plan as I move forward
along my creative journey.  

It started with re-arranging my studio.

I want to teach classes.

I want to share stories and inspire others to nurture/discover their creative selves.

And I want to be able to do this in my studio space.

The problem was my studio space really only accommodated 2. And that was a stretch.

So when my husband and I started talking about some other renovating plans my mind starting ticking and I could see how my space would be perfect if only I re-arranged it a little.

There was no need for new walls or even a new room. Just a tweak here and there (well a bit more than that) and it was done.  Didn't even need to buy anything new.

My studio is still small. But it is now more spacious, brighter and equipped to hold small classes.
 My vision??

 An intimate group of creative or 'want to be' creative people gathering around the table and sharing our stories and our art.

The second part of the plan was to get myself out there.

Not just locally but globally.

I registered for an on-line class called Flying Lessons and met some new and creative people.

 This wonderful group of creative people has been inspirational and encouraging.  

I have recently been approached by one of my new creative friends

to share my creative journey on her blog.

Her blog, called  I'm a Creative Late Bloomer, is all about celebrating and sharing the stories of those who have discovered their creative talents and abilities later than normally expected.

I am excited to be sharing my creative story

and hope that by doing this others will be inspired to explore their own creative self.

(I will share a link when my story is published).

It is still early days.

My dreams and visions are not going to come to fruition overnight.

But I am inspired, encouraged and excited

 to be moving forward

and building upon the journey that I continue to travel.

                                                                                                      

Today I am...

Grateful ~ for the precious new friends I am making in the online class called 'Flying Lessons'. Just a treasure chest full of good, creative, clever, amazing women who want to see the good in life and in others. So refreshing.

Excited ~ about our up and coming trip to Tasmania. It had been a dream of Steve and I to travel there and explore such a glorious part of our country. And to take a kids there, is extra special. The tickets are booked, accommodation organised and our itinerary mapped out. With extras including time with good friends in Wagga, time in Melbourne and other famous landmarks along the way this will be a trip to remember. Now the count down begins ~ 11 weeks.

Eating ~ a yummy orange and enjoying my new healthy lease on life. After years of studying (therefore sitting and not much moving) I am using this time in my life to get moving again. Zumba and walking with 2 friends in the evenings has not only got my wobbly bits moving again but seen the added blessings of time spent with special people who encourage me.

Happy ~ that the kids have settled back into school after Spring holidays, wonderfully. It will be an exciting term for them all, especially Tom. With graduation from primary school looming closer, he is enjoying his involvement in school and all that comes with being school captain, editor of the school newspaper and preparation for graduation. A somewhat sad time for me as I grasp the concept of two children in high school and the swiftness my children are growing up.

Hoping ~ my new creative ventures continue to grow and be successful. With 2 canvas's sold yesterday in the little shop where some of my creations are for sale, it was a wonderful boast and gave added incentive to keep at it.

Remembering ~ the holidays we just had. Enjoying fun activities and exploring interesting places. Times of being together as a family of six but also sharing our time with family and friends. Being an introverted introvert, I can often be drained from being with people day in and day out. However these holidays somehow energized me in a way I haven't experienced for a while. Kind of weird really. Might ponder this further.

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I hope you can find some space to consider, contemplate and ponder what is happening in and around you today. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or share a link to your blog. I'd love to hear about your today.

A scene from our recent holiday to Wash House Beach Rock Platform near Laurieton, NSW.

                                                                                                                              

What is there?

There is no answer

Only an excuse.

There is no hearing

Only words.

There is no empathy

Only selfishness.

There is no joy

Only pain.

Excruciating pain.

Unimaginable pain.

There is no love

Only sadness.