Today...

I made several new polymer beads, drilled 12 sets of flowers for earrings, carved 5 beads, and just decided to stop and let my brain rest. I can tell by this time in my life when I'm "in the groove" and when the groove is in me! Sometimes to let the brain and eyes rest can be one of the ingredients to a fresh creative burst the next day. I am looking forward to making the earrings and necklaces tomorrow. Tonight I'm anticipating good rest!

On another note, I called the orthopedic surgeon yesterday and made an appointment for him to look at my hand. Kinda makes me irritated that I will have to stop for whatever he decides to do and rehabilitate. I'm already praying for FAST healing and little time down as possible! I don't even know if I'll be able to type. Well, I'm sure I'll get words down, but not as fast!

My mind and hands will have to re-direct. That will be the time to sort through my lessons and decide what goes in the book!

Am I my own "box"?

I was thinking about new pieces of polymer jewelry last night at my work table, and wondering if they would be good enough, received well, if the colors were right, comparing my work to what I see on other web sites, etc.

Then a still small voice whispered that I was the one holding me back. We hear "thinking outside the box" a lot these days. I do believe I am my own box! It's time to shut down the thoughts critical thoughts that keep me from doing something and listen to the whispers that say, "Just do it".

I always tell my students it's ok to make a mistake. You learn from your mistakes. If I keep thinking the way I am, I won't discover if the mistakes should be "on purposes"!

Time to change the thought patterns!

So far...

it's GOOD! I found out last night our polymer guild has been accepted into the Washington County Fair Park's " A Fair to Remember"spring art and craft show! This will really test my scheduling skill! Because it is so close and I have so much to do, some things have been re-organized and moved around according to their "urgency".

I have added in physical activity. Actually, when I'm done writing this I'm going for a 2 mile walk, and probably another one this afternoon! I don't want to be creatively active and physically sedentary! That will be a good time to plug in the iPod and listen to some good teaching. I'l be spiritually active also. wow. Hitting all 3!

The Week of the Great Experiment...

It's spring break! The experiment is being disciplined to us my time as if I'm self- employed this week! I have scheduled myself for the week, including housework and cooking. I'm not being legalistic about it, but I do have to be serious about my time.

Today was a polymer guild meeting. I am always inspired and encouraged by the great people we have with us. Our founder, Beth Ackley, shared a little of what she learned at CFCF and Synergy. It was almost overload for us, I can only imagine what it was like to be there! That is a goal, to go someday!

In the week's schedule there are times for painting as well as claying. I'm working on a painting of the river of life a the tree for the healing of the nations in heaven for a friend. It's a companion piece for a painting of creation based on the very first drawing I ever did during a sermon at church. After I started on the 2nd of heaven, I looked at what I THOUGHT was the completed creation piece, and realized, it's not done. I wonder if I would think the same thing about other pieces I've done? I think that needs looking in to!