A few years ago, I did the Life Book course. I loved the combination of mixed media art lessons combined with self-help. It challenged me to really think about my life and to be creative on a regular basis. This year, I decided to try again.
My creative life has dried up over the past few years. I think about how I used to make things all the time when my son was young. I sewed and painted and knitted and did all sorts of things. Then, my creativity dried up along with my joy. Over the past five years, fear and anxiety have taken over my life and squashed my happiness. This year, I am going to try and take it back.
As you all know, we moved to a new rental house last Spring. I lost my workroom. Now, I have some of my art supplies on a baker's rack in the kitchen/dining room. Much of my supplies are still packed up in the garage. I am already behind on Life Book because I am still trying to find my materials. It is frustrating and I have come close to throwing in the towel. This weekend, I finally gathered enough materials to attempt the first creative warmup.
Work in progress:
Bacchus was fascinated and got right in the middle of my work. He ended up with paint on his nose.
I tried to pick a phrase that would be meaningful for this new year and this new venture. I thought about how I have let worry take over my life. Another Life Booker posted a variation on this quotation and I thought it would be perfect:
While this isn't my best work, it's a start. I am going to try to "exchange worry for wonder" this year. I need to get my happy back.
If you'd like to join me in Life Book, you can register here any time. All the videos are available the whole year so you are never behind.
Wish me luck!
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