PEARLS of Wisdom

Hi All,

I know it has been  a long time since I last posted, when I could not remember the password I use to log into my blogging site.

This is because I have been very busy working and my personal life is also keeping me hopping emotionally speaking. In order to do what I do (design a lot!) I have to keep myself emotionally clear. This takes time; though I have learned to process very quickly (had to) to be able to survive (at first) and then to succeed and continue to grow (second). But it does take time and there are only so many hours in the day. Sometimes something has to give...

Let me try to explain hopefully without sounding too corny ... As an artist (how it works for me) is the work simply moves through me. Often shows up complete, and intact.  I even work in my sleep regularly. Wake up and have to get up to draw  what I have just seen in my dreams. For me creating is like stepping into a river that is already flowing...I just to get to be a part of it when I step in it. But I have to be clear enough to let it move through me or I just get knocked down by the current and it rolls over me instead of through me. When it moves through me I get to add a bit to it, shape it with my hands and eyes somewhat... but all in all it shows up intact. So I spend  a fairly large amount of time  processing and clearing any emotional content that may keep me stuck and off center each and every day.

When life becomes emotionally challenging, which it often likes to be...this means taking the time to clear myself. For if I am upset about something I get blocked and then I am unable to work and nothing is moving through. Life not to mention survival come to a screeching halt! And believe you me I like to eat!

Often times the process I use to clear after reflecting on the situations and circumstances is to write it  out.

Many close friends over the years have encouraged me to share what I have written (read learned) so I think I will give it a try. Though here is the question...I am not sure if I should do it in post form on this blog...as this blog was intended as a marketing tool...or if I will just start a PAGE on this blog dedicated to these little bits of insight (pearls of wisdom) that I am able to glean. Posts get sent out to all those who have subscribed to my blog. Whereas if I file it under a PAGE on the blog it will not be sent out to all.  Pages are static and have to be intentionally clicked on. They are not on the home page but filed away and have to be sought out.

Would love to hear from any of you on which you think I should do. Post it or file on the side under a page, so that those who care to read it can... and those that do not want to do not have to receive it. If I blog it yes the email is easy to delete...though many who have signed up for this blog signed on for jewelry related topics. Not pearls of wisdom!

What say ye? Would love to hear your input please!

Thanks so much.

xoxo

Jill

Comments

[Regina Anderson]

The separate page for your 'pearls' sounds good to me with a note on your home page when you have a new entry--very important.

Keep up the good work!

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[Andrew Thornton]

I agree that you should have a static page, but give everyone a heads up that you've added something. I'm really bad about checking pages that aren't updated frequently or on a regular basis, so it's important to be directed when necessary.

But I know what you mean about being "clear" and letting things pass through you.

[Mary Vogel Lozinak]

I would like it sent to me as I rarely have time to look things up. When they're sent to my email I read them. The wisdom is as important to me as the jewelry news. I have a daughter with a chronic illness and I understand the "clearing the mind to let the work flow." x0x0 Pinkflamingo61