Love this so much. 🫶🏼 I have a dear artist friend who is in a constant state of worry who needs to hear this. I have found that not listening to the news on a daily basis is helpful. So much of what we hear is out of our control and if put into perspective doesn’t really impact us. Exception of course are those things that occur right at home. I have found that my art and painting is the one place I can go to forget my worries and bring myself back to reality. It is my refuge and my daily meditation. I do have times when getting to the studio is disrupted by life and it seems hard to get into a rhythm again, but once I do I forget the things that worry me.
Sheryl, thank you for this beautiful reflection. I couldn’t agree more—turning down the noise (especially the news) can be such an act of self-preservation. And yes, art is a refuge. It’s a place we get to return to ourselves, even when life pulls us off course. I hope your friend finds that same space of calm and clarity. You’ve captured it so well—creating isn’t just expression, it’s healing.
Your insights and messages are so perfect for me. It is as if you’ve looked into my life and thought I think I better comment on that and off you go touching deep into the hidden parts of my soul and make it all better.
For several years, I wrote poetry. In fact, I wrote books of poetry. I was invited to a special poets workshop, which is being held in New York and I turned it down. I thought it was too frivolous for me to think I was a poet.
So now I found you or you found me I think and I want to thank you very much. I want you to know you make a difference love
Susan, your words moved me deeply. Thank you. Isn’t it wild how we find exactly what we need, right when we need it? Or maybe it finds us.
You are a poet—always were. Turning down that workshop doesn’t erase the truth of who you are or the power of what you create. Your voice matters, and it’s never too late to return to it with love and boldness.
I’m so grateful we’ve connected, and I’m honored to be a small part of your unfolding. You’re not alone—and yes, you make a difference too.
Love this so much. 🫶🏼 I have a dear artist friend who is in a constant state of worry who needs to hear this. I have found that not listening to the news on a daily basis is helpful. So much of what we hear is out of our control and if put into perspective doesn’t really impact us. Exception of course are those things that occur right at home. I have found that my art and painting is the one place I can go to forget my worries and bring myself back to reality. It is my refuge and my daily meditation. I do have times when getting to the studio is disrupted by life and it seems hard to get into a rhythm again, but once I do I forget the things that worry me.
Sheryl, thank you for this beautiful reflection. I couldn’t agree more—turning down the noise (especially the news) can be such an act of self-preservation. And yes, art is a refuge. It’s a place we get to return to ourselves, even when life pulls us off course. I hope your friend finds that same space of calm and clarity. You’ve captured it so well—creating isn’t just expression, it’s healing.
Lynn
Your insights and messages are so perfect for me. It is as if you’ve looked into my life and thought I think I better comment on that and off you go touching deep into the hidden parts of my soul and make it all better.
For several years, I wrote poetry. In fact, I wrote books of poetry. I was invited to a special poets workshop, which is being held in New York and I turned it down. I thought it was too frivolous for me to think I was a poet.
So now I found you or you found me I think and I want to thank you very much. I want you to know you make a difference love
Susan, your words moved me deeply. Thank you. Isn’t it wild how we find exactly what we need, right when we need it? Or maybe it finds us.
You are a poet—always were. Turning down that workshop doesn’t erase the truth of who you are or the power of what you create. Your voice matters, and it’s never too late to return to it with love and boldness.
I’m so grateful we’ve connected, and I’m honored to be a small part of your unfolding. You’re not alone—and yes, you make a difference too.
With love,
Lynn