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Just. Keep. Going.

I was so deeply depressed and literally contemplating my escape of this life so often that it is a miracle that I found the strength to do anything else. I am so aware of the calling on my life and my spiritual gifts now that I could never go back to that place. I realize that I am blessed and I want to share this with whoever needs it. This opportunity was given to me to share with those who need a real opportunity to self heal. We can do it together. 

I started my fluid art journey by putting a canvas on top of a rubbermaid storage container, cups of paint on the garage floor and me squatting beside it or bent over breaking my back to create something amazing. I had no idea what I was doing but I was beginning to heal as soon as I decided to try. I did not realize it yet but that was what gave me the purpose to live. No matter what was going on I came back to my painting day after day. I just kept going. 

Each painting was a work of art, not because of what went on that canvas but because of what it was creating in me. With each color selection and carefully curated palette, the universe was designing a curriculum for me to follow, with my salvation as the reward. The fog was lifting and all I could see was the ASMR effects of paint squiggling and twisting onto the canvas, creating patterns that made me smile and feel hope. It was the most meditative healing experience ever. 

The piece pictured here is that first painting that I did. It is so full of hope and wonder, of possibility. Even though I was doing it wrong, I was actually doing it right! I was going with the flow, I was trying something new, I was exploring and experimenting with an art form that was allowing me to release something that wasn't serving me. I was creating! Best of all, with no hang over, no rehab, no headache or belly ache, no weight gain, no negative side effects at all. I was filled with love of self and determination to learn. That determination gave me the jump start that propelled me forward. It wasn't easy to get to, when I was forcing it. It was effortless when I allowed it to just flow. Then... I just kept on going.

The take away is that if you quit you'll never know how far you could've gone. I have painted over a hundred pieces by now, each one having it's own personality and story. Each one a part of my story, and my journey out of that deep dark hole I was in. I know if I can do it, so can you. I'll do it with you. My story was an embarrassment to me for way to long and it was literally killing me by not telling it. However, even talking to people didn't really reach the depth I needed by that time. It was literally connecting with my higher self, that part of you that really knows what you need at all times, that we ignore or don't even know, that gave me the counseling I needed. We'll talk about connecting to your higher self next time. Your homework is to ask the Universe to open you up to your higher self, then just meditate in that space. 

Have a blessed week. 

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ribbon blue.

It has been too long! I have been busy working on a few personal projects, as well as rooms for friends, but when I spotted this piece online I had to have it!

See what you think :)

I am obsessed with the original hardware. The knobs have a beautiful shell inlay, but almost any hardware from anthropologie would look amazing! The insides of the drawer are even beautifully maintained walnut. 

  This piece is available on Craigslist - Charlotte