I have disrespected my studio space. It has been trashed, unloved, and just sad. My studio is a garage in our backyard that can be a nice space to work in. I have spent many hours working away creating new things. Three years ago, I did a crash and burn and became unable to work very much. I became adrenal fatigued, Vitamin D deficient, and totally out of sorts. Two years ago they decided I had Fibromyalgia. This story is not about me being sick, but about my journey now that I am better. I have steadily improved each year getting a little better and finally in January of this year I decided I was ready to take my life back!
So I walked out to my studio and it looks like this! These are photos that should never be published because they are horrible. I am putting them out there so that you can see how I transform this space back to a useful and lovely place to work. I am doing it for one hour a day twice a day. I walk in turn on some peppy music and then turn on my timer and go! I use my journal writing time to dialog with myself in order to set my intentions for the next session. So far I am seeing great progress! I'll show my progress as I go. Please pray for my progress. I am going to need all the help I can get.
What a healthy process you are undertaking! You will have increased energy in your space and in your artwork as a result! I'm excited for your journey, as I know you will really reap the rewards of your hard work.
ReplyDeleteJust remember the way to eat an elephant... one bite at a time!
You are exactly right. I will just be glad when the elephant starts to taste better! Thanks for your support!
ReplyDeleteEach hour and each step is a celebration in itself. Glad to hear you are making progress both in your studio and with the Fibro. Always nice to have before pictures to look back to and to inspire others with the possibilities of transformation. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had your ability to maintain a schedule and determination - then maybe I would complete some of my long-term goals too! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could show you my studio space...! It's worse! I am also attempting to clean and move my space, I may need a back hoe! Good luck keep at it, and I'll try to keep up with your progress (it may push me along on mine too!)
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Sorry about your health woes -- but yay for progress! This has the potential to be such a lovely space; I hope you create many lovelies there, once you get it organized! YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't wait to see how this progresses! I'm sure it will be wonderful & you will enjoy it so much when it's done!
ReplyDeleteWow - thats really brave, an hour twice a day! Can't wait to see it when it's done, I'm pretty sure it will be a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Don't forget to post the after pictures! Can't wait to see your new creations!
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