Enough thinking...more doing!

Hello lovelies!

It doesn't feel that long since I started on my true artists' journey, but I felt early on that something wasn't quite right, something was niggling at me, so I decided to take a step back and address it before continuing with my practice.

I didn't realise it would take as long as it did, and unfortunately my socials have suffered along with my website visibility, but 'needs must' as they say, so I'm ok with it.

As an artist, it is so important to be authentic and true to yourself and your audience. This is where I felt niggled (even a word?). I didn't feel the flow and ease I thought I would. Instead I felt a bit stuck and perhaps a bit of imposter syndrome. I went back to my 'why' - why I do what I do, and dug quite a bit deeper. A slightly uncomfortable experience, but very glad I did as it got me to my true why.

Initially, my why centred around my emotions and the difficulty I have in finding the words to express them. My art does this for me...but I was only just scratching the surface. I realised that I left the door wide open for everything to woosh through, and it was just far too overwhelming for me.

For too long I let myself be ruled by a negative mindset, brought on by a history of bad luck and depression. I was quite downhearted, had trust issues and kept everything locked inside me. There was no help, just me and my bad thoughts!

Fast forward a bit...now I'm taking the time to look after myself, listening to podcasts, reading books and learning how to live a life I am far more inline with and feel more authentic to. I love all things 'positivity', 'law of attraction' and 'human design' and can't wait to include elements of these in future artwork, as I learn more about them, and myself.

So my why...still very much about my emotions and how I translate them visually, but focusing on positivity, feeling good and showing that it's always possible to improve your mindset. Boost your energy and raise your positive vibes.

When this hit me I had the biggest grin on my face and felt balanced and at ease! I immediately went to work on improving elements in my brand and on my website. I have a clearer vision of where I want to go and currently coasting along the path I aligned myself with...my path!  

I hope you can find something positive in this and realise it is possible to turn things around, no matter the size.

'Whatever your mind can perceive, it can achieve' anon

With positive vibes,

Helen x