Last month was about next easy steps … now it’s all about grounding.
As the whirl of the world roars into our daily lives, it stirs so much in us. It upends everything. Very little seems stable or reliable, and yet, in many ways, nothing has changed.
I know that sounds very odd, with an invasion happening on another part of the planet from me, and the whole world reacting in a variety of ways, which it must. Here I sit, in my new home, located on a quiet 5 acre parcel of land, and I wonder what I can do.
My life has felt as though it’s been in a holding pattern for the past three months, and now that the move has happened, and we are settling into this new environment, I know the only thing I need to do is ground myself. I need to find my connection back in the larger world, to share my support, love and compassion in whatever way I am able.
On my 2022 calendar, the March message is: “I practice self care. Caring for myself is the ultimate act of generosity for everyone.” I really do believe this is true. In fact, I believe we need it now more than ever, after two years of a pandemic, an invasion of a sovereign country and all of the personal ups and downs in our individual lives.
There are people who will only compare their situation to the larger global happenings and say, “well, I don’t have to escape from my country”, or “no one has died in my family”. While I believe it is important to keep a perspective on things, it is also important to acknowledge that what is happening in our own lives might be big and scary, overwhelming and crushing.
Recently a friend posted a Wellness Check-In on Facebook, where you could indicate how you were doing, and whether you could use some support. I thought it was great, a way for us all to open the conversation on what’s really happening in us. The power of sharing where you are at is so very important, and has a way of lessening the pressure in our bodies. I think that everyone benefits from knowing they are not alone, and someone truly cares.
So, while I cannot fix some of the more serious goings-on in the world, I can ground myself and offer my best energy to the global energies of peace and connection. And although that doesn’t sound like much, it is the energy shift we need to see and feel in the world.
The mandala shown is called “One Day” … named because it is the only painted mandala I have ever started and finished in one day. It also represents the idea that we only have to do this life one day at a time!
The beginnings of a new studio …
This is definitely a work-in-progress, and this is my first day of actually “working” in this new space. It’s huge. Probably three times the size of my previous studio!
It has French doors leading on to a deck, overlooking a garden, so lots of light streaming in.
There is a sense of endless possibility, and also of “what-the-heck to I do now”, to it. I certainly feel as though I need to “grow into” this new space.
I am very pleased to have my furry muse on hand, she seems to approve of the space, as long as I am not hoisting boxes around the room. She definitely prefers a quiet and peaceful work environment, and seems particularly pleased that this studio comes with appropriate sunbeams to lie in.
I have some logistical issues to solve, once everything is unpacked, but so far, the set up is pleasing me. A definite work-in-progress sort of situation … so stay tuned!
A bit late in the month, but this is the first chance I have had to create the desktop image for March.
It definitely is going to be a much-needed reminder for me for the next few weeks!
I hope you enjoy it.
Just right click and you should be able to download it and then set it as your desktop image.
Cheers, ~sarah
photo by Wendy Morisseau
It feels good to be back to creating in a calm space … it seems like so long ago that I felt this. Ahhhhh …. this is the energy I want to send into the world!
May you feel your deep connection to all that is, and add your heartfelt gratitude for what is right in this moment.
~sarah
PS. I am still working my way through the book pile from last post … and now that things have calmed down, I look forward to more time to read! I will write more about those books when I have worked my way though them.
I so agree with you Sarah. Self-care is helping everyone and we all need to help shift the energy in the world right now. You are so right about getting and staying grounded. I love this piece and your studio looks amazing so far. Keep up the good work!
Now it will be fun to show the evolution of the studio … and all that will happen in here!
How amazing your space is, Sarah! Large, bright, a deck to wander out onto for a stretch in the sun!!
I have found that my space and surroundings can spur creativity and this space definitely “spurs”!
I appreciate the reminder of self care as a gift to the world. It reminds me that feeling guilty for putting my being first in my own life is not at all productive.
Some lessons are such a struggle!
I think that some life lessons are easily forgotten and occasional reminders are a welcome friend! 😊
HI Sarah, glad your new place sounds fabulous for you both, once you find your way around the new area, and make your workshop space your own.
I love the March mandala, it’s so pretty, thanks a lot. We will leave here end of March and be home on the island by April 3rd or so, not sightseeing along the way.
Hugs always, looking forward to seeing you both once again.
You will have to venture out for a visit when you get back! Happy travels.
So wonderful that Izzy is in the studio with you after lengthy periods under the bed! And I’m glad and grateful you finally have a good-sized studio with lots of natural light. It will be even more amazing when we see your mandalas on the walls.
Absolutely!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I’m so happy you’ve found a good home, and especially such a nice large studio space. Stay well and keep creating.
Thank you Judy … it will be interesting to see what new things come from this space!