Last night I pulled out my charcoal and colored pencils,
curled up in my spankin' clean studio, and I drew.
I don't know why I let my studio get so out of control for so long. I made a million excuses each week why not to clean it--or even why not to start. And now that it's all organized and clean--with all this extra space--I want to camp here all day and night.
It feels good.
Yes, the room itself feels good. It feels alive.
And it's whispering to me of things it wants to see. Of creativity it wishes to manifest. Of ideas it wants to nurture.
And just like I need to honor and respect my own physical body...my environment that encases my creativity needs the same care and attention. There is a direct correlation between the way I treat my body--and the way I treat my studio.
The clutter that accumulates is like extra weight I carry on my own frame. The neglect I show my studio--mirrors the same neglect I show myself.
But I'm not here to dwell...and I'm not here to be preachy either. I'm simply amazed of how everything is connected--how the cues and reasons and big warning signs can be staring at me right in the face--and I will still turn to look the other way.
Until the moment I decide....and then....well, I can simply breathe deeply again.
6 comments:
I agree! The space around me definitely impacts my mood. There is something so centering about cleaning and clearing a space - especially a space just for you :-)
Namaste,
Mindy
Oh yes. Yes, yes, yes!
Paula
So true! This connection between body and space is something I'm aware of, but I usually don't take the time to actually acknowledge it. I'm thinking it might be time to delve deeper into these connections--body, spirit, surroundings, soul.
I painted today. And then I cleaned. Just some, but I cleaned. Even having that vision of that clean studio (my goodness you did a lot!!) was inspiring. I love your drawing as well...so detailed, so hidden....
For some reason, I felt like using charcoal yesterday too. I drew a face that I made up just for fun, and I love her. Love yours too!
Several of your posts have spoken directly to me this morning. You have helped me more than you will ever know. Thank you! :)
This is a powerful post for me! Until now it honestly never occurred to me that the clutter in my home is directly related to the extra weight I carry, but it makes perfect sense. Thank you, Connie!
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