Tuesday 13 May 2014

mandala

My first piece of art work in about two years

I guess you could say that I have struggled to get back into art and crafting and this is my first piece in about two years.  It has given me some exercise with a pen, as well as that much needed start to being creative again.

In short, I had severe depression, which, amongst other things, stole my ability to face and do one of the things that defined me, that fed the soul and heart of me........my art.
It was if a huge piece of me no longer existed........it became a no win situation...... I needed it but could not face it because of  fear, feeling the fool and being a failure.......... even though I felt empty with out it,  I couldn't face it.

 I am now at the stage where I feel ready to explore and play again ....................and that's exciting!
Although i still battle with depression,  thanks to the support of family and friends , I have found the strength to try and that means that the only way now is forward...... and that feels wonderful.
My journey begins here.

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11 comments:

  1. so good to see you beginning your journey joolz, will be with you every step of the way,
    julie xxx

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  2. 💜 Julie thank you💜

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  3. Aww.. Joolz... Reading this entry on your blog resonates with my own soul. I have just been going thru the motions for so long now... I am looking forward to following you on your journey... and hopefully I will learn to find my own way.
    Chris

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  4. How absolutely wonderful to see you back "at it" again. I'm so happy for you. Oma Linda (alias the mouthy one)

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  5. Chris I couldn't find a way to follow your blog ......I really hope you find your way, it's not always easy is it ((((hugs)))) x

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  6. Linda I need some links to your blogs....I have lost all! Mine :(
    Want to follow you....OK that makes me a bit of stalker lol xxx

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  7. Fantastic to see your lovely work again Joolz!! Here's to many more!! xxx

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  8. Thank you ....I'm more than a little rusty and still slightly hesitant on starting new pieces .....but I'm getting there lol xx

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  9. One foot in front of the other and remember to breath....you WILL get to where you want to be.
    And like I told you on FB...I LOVE this piece and if I saw it as a piece of art I would buy it.
    Much love xxxx

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  10. This is hypnotic...and strangely calming too...
    Lovely to see you back with us in 'art land' Joolz as well as bloglandia :o)
    Hugs to you sweetie pie!

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  11. So wonderful to see you creating again Joolz. Much love to you on your continued creative journey.... xxxx

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