I just spent three of the most incredible days with some fellow artist, Amy Wilson Cavaness and Linda Kinnaman. Caring, sharing, lots of laughter, and a few tears. I learned so much about them and so much about myself. A blog challenged was issued……to blog about something that is a bit uncomfortable for us to share….so here goes….
Many of my fellow artist are aware of Julia Cameron and her book called “The Artist’s Way. I am currently reading another of her books called, “Faith and Will”. It is all about one’s relationship to God. I’m just loving it….so much of it re-affirms what I already believe, but it has also opened up new doors and new insights into my faith. I have always felt that my creative abilities were a gift from God…..Yet, I never actually asked for His help or guidance when painting. Then one day….I closed my eyes, I lifted my hand to the sky, and I asked…..the results were amazing. My paintings improved….I became more focused and more at ease with my brush strokes. I feel closer to Him then I have ever been….and it was such a simple thing to do. Funny how I felt that I should always “save” God for the big moments…..the crisis in my life. This book has helped me to “open a door” to the notion that God is there everyday and welcomes the opportunity to be apart of my “everyday” life…..tis a beautiful thing!
Debbie, this is so well said. Very proud of you for sharing this here with us. God has blessed you richly, and now me for having you in my life.
Ah….thank you Linda for your support and giving me the courage to actually post this