Follow-Up

so last week i ranted a bit about some of the personal demons that were knocking on my door.  wow – i guess i really struck a chord!  so many heartfelt, thoughtful and compassionate comments.  the over-riding sentiment??  you have all been there – i am not alone!  

 just knowing this speaks directly to my heart and makes everything a whole lot better….  but i want to go one step further.  i reread all of the comments today and  pulled out some of the juicy tidbits of wisdom that were shared.  here are a few meaningful morsels, paraphrased just a bit:

•  doing art is healing both for ourselves and others – it makes a difference.
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• facing, acknowledging and writing about our demons is therapeutic and can clear the way for new thoughts and insights.
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• the presence of our demons can be a good thing.  it proves that we are growing and pushing forward.  It helps us to clarify our goals and become stronger.
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• being kind to ourselves is of utmost importance and helps us counsel the “child within” from an adult perspective.
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• support is essential, as in surrounding ourselves with others who understand the struggle and will be there to bolster us up when necessary.
• focusing on the present and living in a way that emphasizes love and kindness day to day is more important than lofty ideals.
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 so there you have it friends: wisdom straight from YOU and shared so everyone can benefit.  i love it!  i want to wrap it up with a quote i saw today on andrea schroeder’s abcCreativity blog, which originated with SARK:

give your inner critic a new job to do!

sounds good to me!

Happy Weekend!!

Can't wait to see some of you tomorrow at Inner Gardening.  Yea!!!