Creative. Discovery. Happiness. Lifestyle. These all describe what I really want more of in my life. I want the adrenaline of creating something new and unthought of. I am dazed by a blank canvas, sketch book page, or hand tools waiting to be used. I have rediscovered my true love for art.
As long as I have been in therapy, about 3 years now, I haven't felt the passion I used to for art. I grew up with it. I was always drawing, sketching, painting, or finding whatever activities I could do to keep my creative mind busy. And to know one day that I wouldn't even want to touch a pencil to draw, well I never imagined it. But it happened. What comes with depression is a lost of attraction. A lost to what you used to love. A lost from the world that you want to retract from. Over the years, I've wondered how can I find what I love, my art, again. How can I feel the rush of creativity again?
I will say that it has taken time. I'm not sure how or why, but it's back and I couldn't be happier. And I think it comes with other categories of life. Now that I've continued to find myself throughout last year to today, things have come together in a timing that I'll never understand why. It's funny that life has a way of working out, just like my dad always said. I can't roll my eyes at it anymore, because it is very true. It seems that life works in stages, leads you to the path so you can find your way, and then it's to the next stage. (Or a new door.. blah blah..).
So as of today, I have taught myself how to crochet. I have discovered hand calligraphy. I have started sketching again, and now picking my blog back up. I challenge everyone to find or rediscover your hobby. And if you don't feel like you have one, try a new one. It doesn't have to be a painting, maybe it's starting a garden. Maybe it's volunteering, or maybe it's even taking a walk or a new baking recipe.The point is to find what gives you peace and happiness. Truly, peace and happiness. What can you find that makes you feel like yourself again? With spring here and summer around the corner, the time is now. Let the sunshine fall on your face, breathe in the fresh air, and smile knowing that you are making a difference in your journey.
-DC xoxo
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3.22.2017
It's Time to Catch Up
It's been a minute guys since I blogged. Honestly, I had things take over my time (as most people usually say, but it's true). So where we? Oh, yea. Friends and Family are the best support. But I want to start a new topic, and continue this journey. So all aboard!
Since the last chapter in my journey, I can say that I successfully made it through the holidays, which is a difficult time of year for me. And from what my therapist says, it is for a lot of people. So if you are one of us who dread the holidays, pat yourself on the back, because we made it!
2016 ended on a positive note for me. Looking back over the past year, I have a lot of new perspectives, personal goals, and discovery of myself a little more. Now that 2017 has arrived, its time to make new goals, not just physical weight goals, but mentally and emotionally. Through the hardships that last 3 months, I have definately learned some strengths I never thought I would make it through.
Of all my stressors, most of which gives me anxiety is finances. I mean who doesn't? I've learned to control what you can, keep a positive attitude (even through the dark times and nights you want to cry), and have faith in yourself. Now that it's all over, I can officially say that I made it through. I've found the light in the tunnel and passed it waving bye.
This year for all of us should be a year of pushing through things we never thought we could. What is one thing you think is impossible? What are the steps to get there? And mostly, what are you most afraid of?
I challenge you to figure this out. It may happen over night. It may take all year. BUT importantly, take baby steps, one at a time.
That is all for now,
- DC xoxo
Since the last chapter in my journey, I can say that I successfully made it through the holidays, which is a difficult time of year for me. And from what my therapist says, it is for a lot of people. So if you are one of us who dread the holidays, pat yourself on the back, because we made it!
2016 ended on a positive note for me. Looking back over the past year, I have a lot of new perspectives, personal goals, and discovery of myself a little more. Now that 2017 has arrived, its time to make new goals, not just physical weight goals, but mentally and emotionally. Through the hardships that last 3 months, I have definately learned some strengths I never thought I would make it through.
Of all my stressors, most of which gives me anxiety is finances. I mean who doesn't? I've learned to control what you can, keep a positive attitude (even through the dark times and nights you want to cry), and have faith in yourself. Now that it's all over, I can officially say that I made it through. I've found the light in the tunnel and passed it waving bye.
This year for all of us should be a year of pushing through things we never thought we could. What is one thing you think is impossible? What are the steps to get there? And mostly, what are you most afraid of?
I challenge you to figure this out. It may happen over night. It may take all year. BUT importantly, take baby steps, one at a time.
That is all for now,
- DC xoxo
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