Inspiration

Lately, I've been very inspired! Just recently though, I went through a short period of time where nothing was coming to me. I felt like I had no new ideas, nothing to share and I was stressing myself out about it. (as if I'd never have another idea again!) I decided to just breathe. Yes, breathe. I was so wrapped up in forcing myself to create that I actually put up a BIG mental block. So, I took a step back, relaxed myself and remembered to breathe.I took some time to look through my art journals. I have them filled with inspirational quotes, personal drawings and clippings of art supplies. It helps to connect me visually. I just look at the images, read the words and sit with my thoughts. Remember to breathe and then...... within days of just letting myself be, I suddenly realize that I am full of inspirational ideas! I just let them come to me and I write them down or do quick sketches in my journal, to look back on later when I put pencil to canvas. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is just this.... in this crazy world of day to day things that can get overwhelming, just remember to breathe and make way for the inspiration to come. Because it will. Remember that INSPIRATION comes and goes.....but, it never goes away!