
But instead of posting a boat-load of pictures and stories I'm going to take this small pinch of time and pull out my paintbrushes.
~~You see, I started this blog as a way to share my journey as an Artist Mom. And it is a journey. There are ups and downs, twists and turns. It's a learning experience every step of the way.
~~I've been so incredibly busy with life lately that my art has been pushed to the side. And that's not good. This morning I made a list of all the "to-do's" that were on my mind and I felt overwhelmed just looking at it. I made a dent in my list during the morning but then I made an important decision: I decided to drop my "to-do" list for the afternoon and nurture the artist part of myself.
~~Someone asked me recently how I balance life as an artist and Mom and I don't really have an answer. Most of the time I don't feel like it's balanced at all. But I keep going, keep trying and like my Hubby said this morning, "keep moving forward."
~~I once read a story about balance that compared it to riding a bike. It said that balance isn't a state we reach but instead is a process that we're continually involved in. When you ride a bike you must keep pedaling in order to stay upright. You're constantly shifting your weight without realizing it. You turn your handlebars, look straight ahead and enjoy the ride. I like that thought. I will never reach a place in life where everything is "balanced." Instead, every day I will make small and large decisions that will keep my life in balance. Maybe being away from my blog for periods of time is simply part of that balance; part of this journey I'm on.
~~I'm still here. I'm the busy Momma with paint on her hands.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
5 comments:
Good post Kasie, sometimes its so important to do this .. thanks for reminding me :) gorgeous photo btw :)
Kasie,
It's so good to hear from you! The picture of you and the girls made me smile. Thanks for sharing. I feel like you most of the time and lately wonder who I am. Life is all about the journey and moving forward, as you said.
(((HUGS)))
Love the picture of you and the girls. Miss you guys.
I was just thinking of you and how you wonderful you were to me last year. I am so glad that we are a year removed from that. Have a wonderful summer with those sweet girls.
Hi Kasie, I just found your blog. I, too, am an artist mom. I have found that the two can never be separated and to enjoy the journey no matter how frustrating sometime. I liked your husband's comment - Keep moving forward. I'm gonna use that! I also like your thoughts on balance. I have to remember that creating and life itself is a process, not a means to an end.
Thanks for a great post and cute photo. I never could ride a bike well, chuckle.....
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