It's a new dawn... it's a new day

Hello 2010!

2009 was full of creating work that I didn't know was in me. Many late nights. Three gallery showings. Tons of positive feedback. And... realizations.

I realized that... YES I am an artist... yeah... really, REALLY. I thrive on creating. Seems like a no brainer, but it took me 46 years to sit comfortably with this FACT. In light of this...
this part of me, I will NEVER deny, put on hold or halt again... NEVER! ... ONLY FORWARD MOVEMENT.

I realized that... I can be a good Mom and an artist too. Maybe another no brainer, but... this is where I am. I love that I can share such joy with my kids. Allowing them to see Mom as a complete and content being. Seeing those little faces light up at openings is priceless.

I realized that I allowed myself to be distracted by fear... or many fears. Funny thing about fear... it can stop you in your tracks... even when you CAN see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have barreled thru MANY fears this past year... I'm sure many await me in this New Year. The difference? I am all to aware of the possibility of distraction. I am not willing to partticipate in the distraction of fear. ONLY FOWARD MOVEMENT.

Quoting Marianne Williamson:
" Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same."

I have been granted talents by Gods grace...

I am brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous...

This year, 2010, is about letting my light shine to the fullest.
Fear will not be void over the next 12 months...

Courage is the focal point.

Who are you not to BE?