A bit of Background - Creative Healing Episode 8

[@geridevries839]

Hey Karen! Great to see you and I see it's a double feature today! What you said made sense to me. I'm in the wallowing stage I guess. Hate that! Life events, stress and health insurance all dumped on me at the same time. Anyways... I can't wait to see your wall textile! Doing smaller versions for JJ covers sounds great! Would love to see your kids books if you decide to make some again! Looking at your page today I'm seeing dancing angels that are cheering for you! Kinda like clouds, we can each see something different! So cool! Keep up the great work! I'm off too watch the next one! 🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜

[@unpinnedcreative]

Yayyyyyy Geri, good morning! Ugh, once I started wallowing I stayed there for a good six years I would say, it's comfy and dark and people begin to stop bothering you with their happiness when you're in the bog of wallow, I liked it 😂😭😥 Anyway, I believe it's actually an important step in the healing process so don't be too hard on yourself, I hated it too, it just made me feel worse about myself, but it is what it is, and I reckon you'll get out of the bog of wallow and be all that much better for having experienced it. I need to write a book called the Bog of Wallow, I can already see the fantastical creatures I could add 😄😄😄 I love that about art, everyone can see something different in it, it's very cool! Have a beautiful day, take care 😘💜💜💜

[@geridevries839]

@@unpinnedcreative looking forward to reading the Book of Wallow! 😉 🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜

[@unpinnedcreative]

😂I'm looking forward to writing it 😂 It's on the To Do list 💜💜💜

[@vicky-akastichr-davis4676]

[thank you for the shout out!!!!] I grew up with "put the cap back on the pen!" Both parents were art collage grads, so art supplies were everywhere. Including a sewing machine with all of it's stuff. I went for the fabric/embroidery/crochet route, too, though I can draw if I give myself a chance. My brother struggled to find his artistic muse, but all along, he was good at carving/welding/etc., but didn't go that route. I felt he never could totally relax because of it, he was always searching. As for myself, I have extreme anxieties, mixed up with depression. Started 'using' pot gummies late last year, and have seen a difference in my self, have seen the cup more than half full, which makes me happy! I see faith in a non-biblical sense. I call it "fate," personally.

[@unpinnedcreative]

How cool growing up in a house full of art supplies Vicky! Creative people are funny things and sometimes do our best to ignore our true calling for some weird reason, while continuing to look for it. It's frustrating for those looking on I bet. I'm so glad pot gummies are working for you, anxiety and depression are not a lot of fun to have, I'm still waiting for NZ to get into the 21st century and legalize it so it's more easily available 🤷‍♀️ I love that you are seeing the cup more than half full, what a difference that must make to your life! Fate, yes, I understand your belief in that 💜💜💜

[@debraschultz8945]

Hi Karen, I enjoyed hearing about your personal experiences and can understand where you are coming from better. You make good sense when you say you have to believe in the treatment or it will not work. (Excluding dear ones that may not have a choice or options) I have often heard that a person will not quit an addiction unless they want to. If it is their idea that is half the battle. I may not be making sense, I am tired. I will have to ponder on your words and may be able to add more. My sister was released from the hospital and is home. I am very thankful! Have a great week.

[@unpinnedcreative]

Hi Debra, you make complete sense 💜 Yes! Getting past the ideas or thoughts stuck in our heads is half the battle, I completely agree 🥰 I am so happy to hear that your sister is out of hospital, what a relief! Thank you so much for being here 💜💜💜