I’m so glad to hear that Francine, and yes I have to learn to pause generally too! One of those continual learning lessons of life I guess. xo

“…to pause and consider what I’m thinking and feeling, to ask what if questions and see if I can find a happier way to live.”

This is soooo timely for me because this pausing to rethink my responses is not only about my art but about my every life choice.

Thank you for your insight and for your sharing so aurhentically, Amy.

That is such a great reflection! Thank you so much for sharing and we’re glad this post helped you!

Hi , thank uou for telling your silution of the art Block. I have this too. I notici g it that i does do less on mh art work. So often i think why does i do so less. I always have a problem then. So i must think why and what is the ptoblem. In the nean time i work on other work.
And when i have worked it out i cab start again.
Thinkung about feeding us sure a solution.

Oh we all have a way of sabotaging! I’m so glad this spoke to you!

HI Anne: It’s so nice to hear from you! Every great artist (as far as I know) has done a TON of repetition. It’s like Mary Oliver said – you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.

hello,

I really recognize what you wrote. That is why I have several projects that are never finished. They are stored, waiting for me to pick it up again…………. Thanks all of you for sharing this. It helps me to recognize what I am doing , how I sabbotage my work.

Oh Deborah – it’s always a joy to hear from you. I love this story you share – our wonky, shaky parts make for vulnerable, beautiful art in all forms. Thank you. xo

It’s important to hear that others feel those fears too! xo