Balancing Book

Ugh-oh! I almost forgot to post today. After a long morning walk, I’ve been cleaning all day. It's time to de-clutter!

It's strange to think it’s been only 7 days since the start of the New Year, so far so good. In a post from 2011, I mentioned that after all these years of wanting to write a book, I would finally devote my energy to making it happen.

Luckily, in the last couple of years, I’ve established some great habits with my painting and blog-writing. These new habits are already coming in handy. So far, I’ve put in a lot of time and energy into my book. It sounds a little strange writing this down, as I’ve dreamed of doing this since leaving high school over 25 years ago. I’m determined!

I realize that, much like painting, it’s going to take time, courage, will, and lots of patience. I’m excited about this journey; but mostly, I’m curious about the experience and what I will learn.

Writing and painting, together, has never been easy, nearly impossible. I either write or I paint. And so if I’m not painting or photographing new pieces, please understand, that I’ve given myself permission to allow the words to take over. This does not mean that I will not paint, as I will honor every little idea. However, writing will be my main focus.

The piece here is titled, “Balancing Me.” My own personal journey in trying to achieve balance inspires it. It’s been somewhat of a struggle, but I also understand that going with the flow is oftentimes more important.

“The word 'happiness' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”- Carl Jung