It's a hard time to be a small business. It's a great time to be an artist. These two things are the polar opposite parts of my psyche. I operate a business at which I sell crafts supplies to creative people. I love the job, but it's not where my heart is and it's having some very hard times right now, along with the rest of the sinking US economy.
But it's a great time to be an artist. Why? Because I can take the negative things happening in my daily life and push through those negative feelings to make a positive outcome. To turn the negative into positive is a way that I can deal with stress. So, yesterday morning I counter-punched and drilled hundreds of blanks for my enamel work. My stress about lack of daily dollars coming into my store was balanced by the fact that I had accomplished the next step for my next enamel series. And while doing inventory, I was also able to contemplate what imagery I want in that next series.
A friend blogged about daily affirmations and positive thinking. I am a very positive thinker, but I am also very pragmatic - honest in my vision without wearing rose colored glasses. I have faith that I will always land on my feet - that I will be protected and that whatever happens in my life is according to the Will. Is it truly? Why not? Who am I to argue with powers so far beyond my understanding that I am a mote of dust in their eye? All I know is when I follow my heart and allow my creative side to express itself, I am happy, I can function and I believe that I will find my audience and make my mark in my own way.
May you have positive thoughts today, and work with the knowledge that whatever you do is important in the eyes of the Creative Force. Celebrate your Muse.
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