I have been thinking a lot latley about life and the beauty of what that means. I have been thinking of how differnt I am as a person, that I was even just a year ago.. and a year ago, how different I was from the year before.
I love that through all of lifes little moments, we change and grown and evolve into the people we are NOW.. and NOW.. and now.. because every moment changes us even more. I have thought about this past year and the blessings.. HUGE blessing that my family and I have had. The growth of our bussiness, the start of my blog, sharing my art, my on-online classes, the opportunties that have come my way with magazines, liscening agents, events. My family all being healthy, my oldest son getting his drivers liscence, my only daughter starting to really enjoy spending time with me, having a warm house to live in, having my brothers and sisters and I become closer together. Strenghthening true friendships that I know will last a lifetime. I have also thought about the trials I have had. MY dad's death, having to "re-invent" myself, dealing with fibromyalgia.. loosing friendships that once meant a lot to me, dealing with self worth and a some other trials that are just too close to the heart to talk about. But through it all i love that it has brought me to THIS moment. This point.
So what's is so different about this point? I guess at this point in my life I am okay with a lot of things.. that I haven't been okay with in the past. I am okay that I am not a size 6 or a size 8 or even a size 10! I am okay that my house is not "clean" most of the time, I am okay that live in an old neighborhood.. in a small simple house, I am okay that my trues, my closest friends, live hours and hours away and I only get to see them once or twice a year. I have decided that life is what I make it. I can choose to be grateful for all of the things I DO have.. instead of complaining and be depreseed for the things I don't. This is my life. MY house and I get to decide what I make out of it. No matter what the circumstances are.. no matter what the trials or the blessing are.. I GET TO CHOOSE! This is my life!
So I was sitting down thinking about this the other day and when I get in this kind of thought.. it makes me want to document those feelings. To journal it.. or create art.. or something, so I decided to head into my garage and create a piece for my art journal. It wasn't anything fancy.. but i wanted to remember how I was feeling. I wanted to choose to be grateful. To choose to make the most of out the life I have been given. . I know this doesn't mean that all life's problem or ups and downs will go away.. heavens no.. but I know that I get to decide what those ups and downs to for me. They can either break me... or they can make me. .. and I choose to let them make me. Because this is MY House. This was her house.
thanks for letting me share..
Happy Friday!
loved this video!! Cannot wait to actually get into the videos of the class. I have been so busy and not had the time yet. So thanks again for having the class room open for so long! You are an inspiration Christy!
Posted by: Sandy | June 08, 2011 at 08:17 AM
sending you hugs Christy!!!
Posted by: andrea | May 22, 2011 at 07:54 PM
I have watched this video 2-3 times, because you inspire me so much. I sponsor an 8-year old girl from El Salvador and am putting some art supplies in a box for her July birthday. She always sends me pictures of houses, trees, sidewalk to a nearby house, etc. I will encourage her artistic talent because of your inspiration that I receive. Can't wait for the 3 Hearts workshop next week. Oh -- I also want to know what music was playing. It is energizing. THANKS, CHRISTY!
Posted by: Pam Staley | May 20, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Wow. I am in awe of your creativity. You amaze me . . . I sit here and watch the video. Your art unfolds and is beautiful.
Love it! You totally inspire me :)
Posted by: MelanieJ | May 19, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Christy your art work is such an inspiration, I have on 8 weeks of recovery from surgery and spending my days watching your videos and reading the blog. awesome
Posted by: Peggy Lee | May 16, 2011 at 02:34 PM
As usual-blown away by your art and sharing of your beautiful soul! Can't wait till 3Hearts starts!
Posted by: von | May 16, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Christy, I LOVE this video!! I am so looking forward to the 23rd and the Three Hearts class!!
Posted by: borcherding | May 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM
I love to see how your canvases come together. Woonderful to watch and full of inspiration. Thank you.
x
Posted by: Lesley | May 16, 2011 at 04:40 AM
Wonderful to watch how your canvases come together and such inspiration for the rest of us.
Thank you
x
Posted by: Lesley | May 16, 2011 at 04:39 AM
i have gone down that same path over the last year...
it is amazing and i have loved feeling the difference in me over the last few months. (thank you soul restoration!)
watching you create is so inspiring and you have such a talent.
i can't wait for the new workshop!
Posted by: marci | May 16, 2011 at 01:22 AM
wow! so inspiring :) thank you!!!
xoxox
Posted by: Natalie | May 15, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Christy...you inspire me with your art, your enthusiasm, your wisdom and your ability to express what is on your mind and in your heart. Thanks for all you do to help your "peeps" bring more meaningful art into our lives!
Posted by: Dottee O. | May 15, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Ditto Jenni's comment.
What are the type of those yummy looking crayons please. I tried pausing the video to glimpse a brand name but just couldn't catch it.
Posted by: Dianne | May 14, 2011 at 09:03 PM
It's so true what you said...I love this page in your journal. I totally can't wait for this class to start.
Posted by: Carol | May 14, 2011 at 07:37 PM
My new motto. . .rock my world and make me a stronger person. I am so inspired by your work and loved LOVED LOVED your class at inspired! Thanks for sharing. KD
Posted by: kdan | May 14, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Love it! I so get it!
Posted by: Toni K | May 14, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Thank you for another wonderful video. I loved watching you use the Pan Pastels and I am so excited for 3 Hearts to start!
Posted by: Carol Zeitz | May 14, 2011 at 08:01 AM
Hi Christy, Can't wait for the 23rd, just a quick question do you have to seal the pan pastels? Love your videos!! Kelly
Posted by: kelly | May 14, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Thank-you, I really needed to hear that today :) You beautiful girl you :) thank-you.
Posted by: katie squires | May 14, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Well said Christy...
Posted by: Jenni | May 14, 2011 at 04:48 AM