I was most moved by Wednesday's dose, especially because I love photography. Quinn talked about how she loved to take pictures and stopped after someone told her she had no eye. I hate how sometimes we stop something we love because of what someone says to us. We allow someone to ruin our joy. I wish I had been there to tell Quinn that person was wrong.
I think it starts small and then grows big. When was the last time I read a book for the sheer joy of it? No agenda…no book club…etc. we sometimes lose the mental and physical space for things we love and or need. That room where you do your writing or your art gets co-opted as a guest room or you make it a multi-use space. I no longer keep my laptop and my bills and my chores for my volunteer job in my art space. That room is for painting and maybe pleasure reading and sharing a cup of tea with a friend. Virginia Wolfe said that a woman should have a room of her own and some money of her own…for writing …but I say you just need it and what you do with it and in it is all yours.
Very relatable, for myself being divorced and not recapturing, getting myself back and slowly getting back to what Eye enjoyed, my passion, what made me smile at myself deep within. A sense of free to be ME! LOL! We all get so immersed in life, we forget about ourselves. Eye'm still learning how to relax!! Hahahaha!
I enjoyed this - very relatable. Top of mind topic recently over here, too. The in-between is awkward - articles like this ignite the mind - sharpen one's awareness and thus, start solving the gap by noticing - Hey, where did the fun go?
TY for shining the light if only so we can turn on the light inside
again
"How can I have more fun today than I ever thought possible?" That's a good one to get the ball rolling. 🤭
I was most moved by Wednesday's dose, especially because I love photography. Quinn talked about how she loved to take pictures and stopped after someone told her she had no eye. I hate how sometimes we stop something we love because of what someone says to us. We allow someone to ruin our joy. I wish I had been there to tell Quinn that person was wrong.
That’s so lovely for you to say, Barbara. I think at least one story will tough most readers. Thank you for caring. ❤️
I think it starts small and then grows big. When was the last time I read a book for the sheer joy of it? No agenda…no book club…etc. we sometimes lose the mental and physical space for things we love and or need. That room where you do your writing or your art gets co-opted as a guest room or you make it a multi-use space. I no longer keep my laptop and my bills and my chores for my volunteer job in my art space. That room is for painting and maybe pleasure reading and sharing a cup of tea with a friend. Virginia Wolfe said that a woman should have a room of her own and some money of her own…for writing …but I say you just need it and what you do with it and in it is all yours.
Well said Montie! And since I’ve had the privilege of seeing your art room, I’m impressed to see how you’ve claimed it entirely for yourself.
Very relatable, for myself being divorced and not recapturing, getting myself back and slowly getting back to what Eye enjoyed, my passion, what made me smile at myself deep within. A sense of free to be ME! LOL! We all get so immersed in life, we forget about ourselves. Eye'm still learning how to relax!! Hahahaha!
Rosetta - I’m so sorry I didn’t respond to your comment. Crazy how life gets in the way, isn’t it. I hope you’ve set out on the road to your passion.
No worries Marylee, life gets busy. Yes, Eye'm getting back to what makes me happy, brings me peace and joy.
That’s good to hear.
I enjoyed this - very relatable. Top of mind topic recently over here, too. The in-between is awkward - articles like this ignite the mind - sharpen one's awareness and thus, start solving the gap by noticing - Hey, where did the fun go?
TY for shining the light if only so we can turn on the light inside
again
"How can I have more fun today than I ever thought possible?" That's a good one to get the ball rolling. 🤭
I really don’t understand what holds me (us) back. Guilt for not doing the big stuff that we’ve done for years?