yesterday was awesome: the inauguration, the parade, the dancing... and a big, fat, welcome sign of relief. i agree with the president's assertion that this is just the beginning, that the real work begins now - and his smile and the love that he and michelle showcase for one another feeds my drive, helps me feel resilient and hopeful, gives me a healthy serving of gumption and will. it is a brand new day and i'm happy to see it, have it, use it.
i didn't paint at all yesterday. i'd decided the night before that i wouldn't work on the new painting, i'd let it sit. i wanted to take the time to look, to just be around the work, to enjoy the day and gather a few new experiences, a few new insights, get the paint out of my eyes in a way and see passed my own desires... there's something to be said for slowing down, realizing where you are and feeling glad about it: the possibilities and opportunities around you. i'll work on the painting again tonight, brew a pot of coffee and stay up late... take my time and be cognizant of what a massive privilege it is to paint. not everyone has time to give to a pursuit like this. not everyone can afford the leisure of sitting around considering their emotions, the influences present in their lives, the goals they have, and the message they'd like to send. not everyone has the time to lay paint down carefully, consider the nuances, enjoy the process of creation and introspection. time is a wonderful asset to have. i am one lucky girl:
lucky to be a painter, lucky to have a job AND a day-job, lucky to live in a safe place, lucky to be building a warm and loving family of my own, lucky to have such a wonderfully supportive network of people around me... lucky to spend my morning writing.
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