“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ”
The world is a little quieter these days (at least, my world is). There's still a steady buzz of traffic outside (but much less!), and more cyclists and pedestrians everywhere it seems... But the drive from A to B is less focused on the A and B, and more on the drive itself. Even standing in a line-up to get into a store has become a new activity. Like going for a walk... It's more about the walk and less about the destination. (You know you'll get there eventually).
In some ways life is changing at an incredible speed... Yet ironically, day to day life feels slower.
Feeling impatient won't get us there sooner, so we might as well enjoy the walk.
I'm using this time to clean up, clear out, and simplify.
“The harder you chase something, the faster you go and the less you’re able to let life meet life. If you’re having difficulty coming up with new ideas, then slow down …Creativity exists in the present moment. You can’t find it anywhere else.”
Every year I choose a "Word for the Year" and this year it took me some time to choose my word. I had a feeling early on (since last Fall) that this year would be different (but I had no idea how much!). I eventually chose the word 'transformation'. I don't really know why, other than it felt right for this upcoming, big year of change.
So now that I've cleared space (in my mind and my surroundings), I'm going to take the opportunity to create some Soul Art®!
Soul Art® is a unique creative process that acts as a bridge to your spirit, revealing your inner truth and providing clarity, insight and deep transformation.
(You can read more about how Soul Art helps me as an artist here).