Sunflower dreams…
Hi. How was your first half of 2023?
My life has taken subtle yet significant turns. It’s true whoever said that little changes can make a big impact. In mid-May I said goodbye to the Meta/Facebook and Instagram. I had several reasons for “quitting” this social media and if you want to chat about it feel free to message me here . Life has been so different and freeing but on the flip side it has taken me quite a bit of time to adjust and I am just now starting to find my true North.
My goodbye rewards have been a more vibrant life with an improved attention span, better sleep, and I have come to appreciate everything so much more. It all sounds so dramatic I know but it’s true. I have been spending more time in the garden, watching movies, keeping my home in better shape, and reading. My Art has slowed down drastically and at first I was getting worried about it but not anymore. I’m living loosely and using my time for what’s in front of me. My garden takes a lot of my energy this time of year so I’m enjoying being in that sunny outdoor space making it pretty and growing vegetables and herbs. Before I know it, summer will be over and I will have more time to paint…it’s all so organic and I love it.
The Sunflower painting is my latest watercolor I did while on a June camping trip. I like how unintentionally the 3 smaller sunflower heads look uncertain but the larger one at the top is much more relaxed and at attention. I can say this reminds me of my transition, for such a little change in my life I was skittish to even to do it. But now that it’s passed, I pay more attention to what’s happening around me and feel more at peace. I take time to watch the birds hop around on my own Sunflowers growing against the house. How they wipe their little beaks on the leaf’s branches, and pick the bugs off to eat. I am naturally in the moment everywhere I go and more curious and interested in the little details put in front of me. There’s no desire anymore to whip out my phone (which often means missing the moment) to capture something just for content. I see our unique lives as living breathing feeds and our daily joys and grievances shared with those in our environment as so valuable. I’m not out to influence anyone about SM I just wanted to share my (((current vibes))) with you. I’m looking forward to starting some bigger projects soon that I have been dreaming about while traveling and playing in the garden…will be in touch and thanks for stopping by.
Many blessings,
Sandi
