Over the last year or so, I have lost a decent amount of weight, and started a daily exercise/ lifestyle change. I am SLOWLY trying to change the way I eat, this one is the hardest for me. I have determined that I am a Flexitarian-
“Flexitarian” is a term recently coined to describe those who eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but occasionally eat meat.
and they forgot to add a bunch of "carbs" which is where I have a problem. ANYWAY..... on to what is most important in my blogging rant.
Everything has a snowball effect, in fact, I really didn't put the pieces together until yesterday when I stopped to think.
Last October I took that killer Pure Barre class (great workout......but pricey) I came home exhausted and a little beat up, but the next day, I woke up and said "hey, I did that killer workout.....in public, by myself....with a bunch of fit 20 somethings"
The snowball started.
Suddenly, I think, well I did THAT....so now I can do (fill in blank)___________...with less fear and anxiety.
The snowball gets bigger.
I decided yoga looked like something I wanted as part of my life.....now, I am in yoga class 3 times a week. I may not be the smallest, or the most flexible....but I'm there, stretching it out with the best of them. I see my progress and I like what I see. wow. breakthrough.
Now....what does this have to do with art???? I am an artist, not a health guru! Get ready, here is my "light".
I have literally struggled with the simple concept of "painting" a face. For the last three years, I have tried desperately to just pick up a paint brush and create the same look I achieve with colored pencils. I could never get "it" just right......... I have a garage full of rejects to prove it. Now, this may be a coincidence, but I think its deeper than that. Since I have introduced yoga in my life, I have a new found confidence, I think my "snowball" gathered up more that just feeling fit. It gave me strength in every area of my life, including my art. My studio is full of new art....all with pretty painted faces. Where did this come from? It must be from the inner strength and confidence....if I can do this...then I can do that.... it just keeps building....like a snowball......
Where is all this art? well, I am going to keep it under wraps for now. I have a huge new business venture under way....so you will have to wait .........but, I will give you a little peek. Have a great week...
Namaste....the light in me salutes the light in you <3
