I left my home around 8:45 am this morning with a sketch book in addition to my usual stuff. I intended on sketching during my lunch hour but the errands I had to run ate up the time. When I reached home, I was tired so after dinner I thought I'd lie down but in my minds eye, I saw the road of my journey stretching longer. Procrastination is a constant companion of mine; a master demotivator. But, thanks to my boyfriend's gentle nudging, I just finished working on drawing I started I don't know how long ago (pat on the back)... and by Sunday (9/13); I will have completed my first set of artwork for this week.
This is day two of my journey; I picked up a book by Ekhart Tolle that's been sitting (unread) on my desk for several months (no kidding)... "The Power of Now". After reading the first two paragraphs in chapter 1, I had a profound realization and quite possibly the true meaning of this blog for me (what a feeling). You see, I've heard time and again (maybe you have too) that you can't find happiness (peace of mind) by grasping at scraps of pleasure (no matter how much money you have); "...true wealth is the radiant joy of Being and the deep, unshakable peace that comes with it..." (Tolle). You've got to look inside yourself. My question, always following this statement, is "how do you look INSIDE yourself; what does that really mean?" I think I found the answer - - You look inside yourself by acknowledging, appreciating, and exercising your gifts!
If you have a gift; maybe it's singing, or writing, or listening to people, or painting... whatever it is - use it. It will serve you, it will free you.
Until next time... have a wonderful night!
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