today marks five years since i wrote my first blog post. that's longer than i've held any job, and apart from Ms L, longer than i've kept any relationship.
that's why the idea of letting go of my blog feels so huge and unfathomable. it's such a major part of my life and my journey. and this week various events have reminded me of all the amazing gifts that have come to me from blogging.
but i am enjoying the break at the moment. starting a new job is really, really, really hard work. i'm exhausted and overwhelmed a lot of the time. i can't be bothered being on the computer at all in the evenings, even to reply to emails. in fact i've hardly even watched tv. all i want to do is read and sleep, and on the weekends do fun stuff. so that's what i've been doing.
aside from that i've been realising how completely creatively burned out i was feeling. how i had turned creativity into a chore, not an outlet, and how it stripped me of my passion. and forcing myself to blog was definitely part of that burn out. so i haven't been in the studio either. i haven't touched any of my book-binding or gone near a paint brush. and i've allowed myself to be completely ok with that. more than ok. having realised that i was so completely out of balance i somehow also sensed that the only way back was to completely let go of all expectations and pressure.
so that's how things are with me. i'm still finding my way into the year and into my new job. but i'm good. life is great overall and 2013 is going to be a fantastic year. i just know it.
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sadly today also marks another significant anniversary - much more serious and painful. my thoughts are with those who continue to suffer.
glad you popped in to tell us how you are. Congratulations, enjoying a new job, and finding a 'new you' are pretty special things. Doesn't mean the old you is gone, just resting and exploring.... hope you'll be back as soon as you feel like it. Happy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI think giving yourself permission to take a break is the first step to ... Well I don't know but it sounds like a first step!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your post and love the flower. Nice to know that you are busy though and good to hear that the new job is going well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time off. Everyone has to go there sometimes. Congrats on the job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower. Life has constant fluxes and changes. Please tell me is Cam (CurlyPops) o? I take it from what I can glean that she has had an op and I've been missing her posting so wonder if you know what is going on. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteI missed the 'taking a break' post. I quite often think of unpublishing but I do love this little space. For me I think it is being a little more honest on the blog and worrying less about what others think....maybe.
ReplyDeleteI think permission for ourselves to be creative and it not be a chore is important.
Looking forward to seeing you soon, Dee x