No progress

Sometimes I feel like I’m in a standstill. Nothing.

What happened is that I’ve lost contact with myself. I am focusing on all the thoughts in my head (that are everything else than supportive at this moment), the stress is building up in my body and I don’t know where to turn. The answer is to take a few deep breaths and turn inwards. To get connected to myself again where my peace of mind and clarity can be found. When I return to this place I’m able to see again. I get connected and my life and world isn’t gloomy any more.

It’s like my painting process, everything can seem to be hopeless, a dead end. Not having a clue on what to do next. But if I trust in myself, breathe and focus I’m able to see again.

This is a before and after picture of one of my recently completed paintings. Looking at the left part, it might not be obvious what do next. I don’t see the whole picture at once. Quite often I start with the line from neck to shoulder. Can you see it in this before-picture? With trust as my companion the painting reveal itself step by step.

Don’t pressure yourself to know it all from start to end. It will stress you, and I’m pretty sure you won’t see all the opportunities. Take it step by step instead!