October 4, 2012
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Reaching
So I’ve noticed a lot of my friends lately contemplating great change in their lives. I’m stirred with great compassion for them as they reach outward from the bounds of the constraints they perceive in their lives. I don’t believe there is any real constraint… any real box aside from that which we make with our own minds. Sometimes you just have to jump and have faith that there is a net or a parachute…
Of course that’s easy for me to say after I’ve done it… maybe? It’s not that I don’t still have financial concerns. It’s not that the money always flows easily and I have no stress…
But I don’t have much stress… I have considerably less stress than I did when I had a steady and predictable income. I have much more happiness in my life since I left the professional job. I’m healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally.I suggest that the leap is more stressful before the fact than afterwards. Of course do all your research and make a good plan. I don’t advocate irresponsible behavior, but I do advocate getting out of the boxes in your mind.
Haiku Flower: Reach
Acrylic on plywood
about 8.5″x11″
Mounted to hang without a need for frame.
Can be purchased here.
Comments (12)
on a limb and out
limb is our parameter
all need be done: fly
Good stuff. So many people are not doing at all what they were designed for, what they really love.
This is a great post, very inspiring (I think, anyway). Love the painting too.
Thank you for posting. I really enjoy the art you produce and share with the world (and online community).
I just keep trying to remember to always trust the cape. rofl
Ooooh, that flower and the other flower from your “Success” post, would be awesome for me to buy as magnets. Let me know please, if and when you feel like doing some and placing on Etsy? You know I’ll snatch em up fast and in a hurry.
Endings..are always beginnings. The new day brings great hope and new opportunities.
Glad that the move away from the professional life worked out so very well for you..
Christy
I am glad you are able to make it with your artwork. I did for over twenty years before I retired. Everybody can’t, though. I know several artists who had to finally take a 9to5 to stay solvent, but often it was because when they had a year or two of good sales, they thought it would continue forever, and they spent everything they made during the good years, instead of living frugally and saving for when the lean times came…. And they did come. Two or three cycles during the years I made my living with my artwork.
Beautiful artwork
@xdeelynnx - @tgrkek - @upyerjumper - Thank you
I’ll make you some. How’s married life treating you so far?
@Roadkill_Spatula - It’s sad to see people who think they’re stuck in the wrong line
@armnatmom - I hadn’t thought of doing that with these
@greatredwoman - I just did another painting on that subject, but haven’t uploaded it here yet. Thanks
@Alice - I’ve had hot and cold seasons many times already. It’s always an adventure, but things are looking up right now. The gallery I’m in is hot at the moment. It’s a good time (and overdue lol). Fortunately, I’ve always had a frugal habit!
@C_L_O_G - Yeah, but you know you’re doing the right thing