Here is probably a typical self esteem scenario: It has just gotten dark out and i sensed my mood changing. I think, have i done enough today? ...and start feeling like i haven't accomplished enough and i'm not good enough and why would anyone love me. I mean, i'm not totally beating myself up, but i just noticed the mood change so i'm going to examine it and i know it's a pattern i need to interrupt if i'm going to improve my self esteem.
Well, i DID get a bit done today... not that i should have to get things done to earn my right to live today, right? So where do we get this idea that we have to measure up? Can't i just be loving to myself and like myself as i am? Does any of this sound familiar?
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Jennifer, i've done a little bit of everything in art, but mostly figure drawing, acrylic on canvas (different topics), b&w photography and calligraphy. I started sorting through my art supplies today and checking especially on the watercolor materials, because i want to start that up again and also the calligraphy. There is a gallery here that wants to sell a little of my stuff, but i'll need to start making it again! Time to clear out the old and start new stuff. I've also been asked to teach painting and paper mache this summer. I thought i might try to draw or paint a small watercolor or do a calligraphy piece each day... maybe that's a bit ambitious, hahaha. How about you, Jennifer?