Mercury is in retrograde and I'm in observational mode watching things "settle". Much like the leaves, mud and gunk (in the bird fountain outside) needs to settle before you can see what's in there. Thoughts, feelings and life needs to settle before you can see what's in there. Observing- that is my meditation this week. Not reacting- but observing.
I finally got to finish a personal project yesterday! Painting this little pet portrait as a gift to my dear friend. "Ryuoki" was a dear little thing that graced my newsfeed for well over ten years now and I was deeply moved when she left and it also dredged up feelings and memories of my own loss. I never have time to paint as gifts and its always painting for work and money-which bothers me greatly. You should always have time to GIVE to loved ones,friends and family. My life is such a struggle financially that I feel deprived in the real things that matter. So with the mindset that I was making time for personal projects no matter what- I accomplished it. Thank you Ryuoki for reminding me to make time no matter what -for the important things.
Finished this sunshiney bit for Arcadia Brands and I did it from bed while I was laid up. So it's a win for me because I pushed through a rough patch and didn't let the situation defeat me. Now it will be a reminder that I can. You can check out Arcadia Brands here: https://www.arcadiabrands.com/
This piece was designed with Corel Painter and was fun to create and "paint".
Aside from some loose commercial work projects -Ive had time to get back to my work. Namely my 3D wood series I was working on. Turning on the saw again was a blast.
My wooden "bones" waiting for their sanding and painting sessions.
Soon they will become something like this and take over the walls.
I've made a long list of things to accomplish this week and that should make me way too busy for things like Mercury in Retrograde. Mercury- I just don't have time for you right now! 😁
I'm also in "get what you give" mode currently. When it starts to feel like people are trying to run over me, dismiss me or interject something needlessly negative- I am playing volleyball with that. You will be served what you're serving right back.
Right back over the net.
It's time to knock out this list which starts with photographing some work and getting it listed on my Shopify. Do you make lists? Do you find it helpful to productivity? For me it is IMPERATIVE to see it on paper...otherwise its just a passing thought. Putting it on paper is the first step to making it solid and real.
Enjoy the day and the retrograde!
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