The past 5 years have been very interesting to say the least. Having left a solid corporate position, I forged ahead into the art and design world. The work was amazing and I was inspired, but another bump in the road caused the need for stability in my life, and so another corporate job followed. During the nose to the grindstone years that followed, I always felt like vacations were for the wealthy, and that I had to save, save, save in case of emergency.
The problem with that philosophy is that not taking time off and getting a change of scenery every so often can suck your soul dry! And a dry soul is certainly an emergency! I missed the ocean, the mountains, the fall leaves back east, the smell off rain rolling in, lilacs, freshly mowed lawns and crunchytumbleweeds all have a special place in my heart, and it is my job to visit them all across the country every once in awhile. Now I translate the emotions into my art.
You can't live, really LIVE your life with your head down all the time. So take a deep breath, gas up the car, book the ticket or jump on the boat and go explore. We have so much to offer in this country so don't miss an opportunity to be inspired. Remember, it's okay to exhale!
Namaste!
The problem with that philosophy is that not taking time off and getting a change of scenery every so often can suck your soul dry! And a dry soul is certainly an emergency! I missed the ocean, the mountains, the fall leaves back east, the smell off rain rolling in, lilacs, freshly mowed lawns and crunchytumbleweeds all have a special place in my heart, and it is my job to visit them all across the country every once in awhile. Now I translate the emotions into my art.
You can't live, really LIVE your life with your head down all the time. So take a deep breath, gas up the car, book the ticket or jump on the boat and go explore. We have so much to offer in this country so don't miss an opportunity to be inspired. Remember, it's okay to exhale!
Namaste!
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