I read this and wept. Before reading your post, I had written this in my journal:
“Lord, I feel lost when I think of my own passion for painting. I spend far more time managing an art business than making art or writing. I long to return to some form of consistency but the contracts keep coming in.
So many students are benefitting from what Luna Arts & ED brings to their schools. Help me to find some kind of balance!”
Then I find you post in my email, read it and weep. Thank you for this gift of God’s grace and perspective. Thank you for living your life like a poem!
Your writing is like a gift of the most beautiful melody to my soul. It just flows. Thank you for encouraging all the multi-passionate artists out there!
What a brilliant and vulnerable reflection. I’m continuing to try to centre the practice of creative writing and continue to pastor, podcast, write helpful things for my Substack, maybe sell some books if I ever get around to marketing, volunteer here and there, parent a teenager, etc. Yes - we all have portfolio lives, and I love the image of being a poem, and loved the way you modified the waterskiing image at the end. Thanks for this one!
Truly lovely, Merideth, every single word!!💕 Walking through my Portfolio Life feels like a blessing. Even the incredibly difficult times have so much to teach me.
Just yesterday, I carefully added my Artist's Oath to the pages of my Self-Care journal.
Heartfelt thanks, dear Merideth, for all that you do... and share with the world! 🩷
I read this and wept. Before reading your post, I had written this in my journal:
“Lord, I feel lost when I think of my own passion for painting. I spend far more time managing an art business than making art or writing. I long to return to some form of consistency but the contracts keep coming in.
So many students are benefitting from what Luna Arts & ED brings to their schools. Help me to find some kind of balance!”
Then I find you post in my email, read it and weep. Thank you for this gift of God’s grace and perspective. Thank you for living your life like a poem!
You’re such a beautiful poem!! Thanks for reading and sharing your experience. What a gift
Your writing is like a gift of the most beautiful melody to my soul. It just flows. Thank you for encouraging all the multi-passionate artists out there!
Aww thanks so much, Tina! That’s so kind.
What a brilliant and vulnerable reflection. I’m continuing to try to centre the practice of creative writing and continue to pastor, podcast, write helpful things for my Substack, maybe sell some books if I ever get around to marketing, volunteer here and there, parent a teenager, etc. Yes - we all have portfolio lives, and I love the image of being a poem, and loved the way you modified the waterskiing image at the end. Thanks for this one!
Thanks, Matt!! Blessings in all the facets of your good work! 😌 thanks for reading and for your kind words. It means a lot!
Truly lovely, Merideth, every single word!!💕 Walking through my Portfolio Life feels like a blessing. Even the incredibly difficult times have so much to teach me.
Just yesterday, I carefully added my Artist's Oath to the pages of my Self-Care journal.
Heartfelt thanks, dear Merideth, for all that you do... and share with the world! 🩷
Thanks, Dawn!! I really appreciate your words. I am so glad you find the oath exercise helpful. I’m the grateful one! ❤️
Just beautiful Merideth. I can relate on all kinds of levels. Thank you for your words.
Thanks, Michelle! I knew a lot of you would! 💕