Not long ago, I used to create fractals, paintings, doodles,
and writing but would hoard what was made. I don’t know if I was selfish and
wanted to keep everything for me to enjoy or if I was simply afraid that my art
wasn’t good enough to share. It could have been a mixture of both. Either way,
I knew that I wasn’t being served and neither were the potential lives my art
could touch. I suffered because of my fear-driven actions in more ways than
one. This wasn’t how I expected to live my adult life and I was fed up. I had to make some changes. I had to
relinquish –my art, my fears, my thoughts, my need to know how things would
turn out.
The issue was that I
needed help. Thanks to answered prayers, I found support. Along this slow and
steady journey have been many angels, guides, friends, mentors, and teachers sharing
their stories, offering tools, aiding me in recognizing my limiting beliefs, and
encouraging me to create the life I wanted. It took altering the way I thought
about myself and my art to give me the gumption to share. A simple yet significant
switch has made the biggest difference in the world. I have opened my life to possibilities that I
have only dreamed about. I am so glad because many rewards and beautiful
experiences have come my way. With this said, I realize that this can’t stop
here at the local level. Another step
must be taken.
So, now my arms are outstretched and ready for full
liberation. One way I am expanding is by participating in the Liberate Your Art 2012 Postcard Swap. I participated in postcard swaps before, but I rarely sent
something I created. It wasn’t a requirement. This time, however, is about me and what I am
made of. Kat Sloma of Kat Eye Studio may
not know that she has been a gem by offering this opportunity. I am allowing myself the gift to share my art
with other creatives. Could this be a
step for you too? There is still time to sign up. Share the love. Share your
gift. Liberate your art.
