If you’ve ever hit a period where you just don’t feel like creating or afraid to try something, then you’re not alone. Many of us go through times where life problems, insecurities, disappointment, economy, and even the weather can create a lack of motivation and fear.
Recently I went through a period where I lost my drive to do any art, and even questioned whether I should continue along my course of selling it. I’m still not where I was and am struggling through this time, but I have come to realize a few things which may be of help to others.
If you did enjoy doing your art, then no matter what else is going on in your life you do deserve to have those moments of pleasure again. It may be difficult to get started with so many other things happening, but once you decide it is something you want your half way there. Get up and do something… you don’t need to be inspired to do things. I certainly don’t need inspiration to do my chores but I do them, so I’ve been making a point of pushing myself to do 15 minutes of glasswork at a time and the joy is returning. It’s like anything else in life, what grows is what you feed.
Remember the story of the two wolves…
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil – it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good – it is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
Which wolf will you feed? The one where life is good, where there is hope, joy, and love? Just do it! Take back your power!
Loonar Gifts
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