Saturday, January 14, 2012
Welcome
Thanks for taking a peek.I have finally mastered the path to use to get to this blog.No more do I have to wake up in a cold sweat,trying to figure out why this isn't accessable.Those of you who know me personnally will understand exactly what my rant here is about.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
My Birthday Today
So, today
is my birthday.Are birthdays tough for you to accept,or do you ignore them
entirely? I am asking this question because on this day I have realized that I
am content with my new age,and happy in my skin.It's the damn jam man.
I am stalling out as far as my creative,right brain is concerned.As a matter of fact, one of the best things about these projects of mine is that it is entirely my choice as to which one I want to work on at a given time. Maybe I feel inclined to paint,mold,or weave or sketch.Having choices the way I do is a huge portion of my recovery.
Expressing oneself creatively is so very integral in one's recovery from mental illness, and becoming a contributor to your own recovery even more so.
Visual arts are only one facet of a recovery aid.I know many friends of mine have developed their self esteem,self confidence, and can give themselves permission to excel in Dance,Acting,Sports, Music.Having been at this facility for going on six years,I have been privy to share in so many of my peer's talents shining through. For this I am greatful and Happy Birthday to ME!
IMAGINISTA
I am stalling out as far as my creative,right brain is concerned.As a matter of fact, one of the best things about these projects of mine is that it is entirely my choice as to which one I want to work on at a given time. Maybe I feel inclined to paint,mold,or weave or sketch.Having choices the way I do is a huge portion of my recovery.
Expressing oneself creatively is so very integral in one's recovery from mental illness, and becoming a contributor to your own recovery even more so.
Visual arts are only one facet of a recovery aid.I know many friends of mine have developed their self esteem,self confidence, and can give themselves permission to excel in Dance,Acting,Sports, Music.Having been at this facility for going on six years,I have been privy to share in so many of my peer's talents shining through. For this I am greatful and Happy Birthday to ME!
IMAGINISTA
Friday, December 23, 2011
Holiday musing
I would
like to wish everyone in this world serenity,peace,joy and happiness throughout
the year,as now seems to be the appropriate time to do so.This wish is sincerely
mine to all.I know that this season can be difficult for anyone,but in speaking
to my fellow citizens who deal with their own mental illnesses as well as the
ones we love who rise with us to meet the challenges that may arise.
The friends that I have met along the path of recovery mean so very much to me by teaching me that having a mental illness does not make you a lesser person,rather a fellow human being offering to share that which all mankind has in common-that we are all unique,and the same.We can all love and that in itself is a gift that we can give to others in our own way.
Meanwhile,back at the ranch, my artwork is is becoming quite popular.I have ,at times,sold a piece before it was completed.Now I am saying this with wonder in my spirit,not boastfully.Two years ago,if anyone had told me that I would develope,unearth,this creative creature lying dormant in my self for,well for forever,I would have laughed.If I can build confidence,self esteem,and empathy by this art program,well the entire recovery program,mental health recovery could be possible for all.Season's Greetings . .
Much love to all,
IMAGINISTA
The friends that I have met along the path of recovery mean so very much to me by teaching me that having a mental illness does not make you a lesser person,rather a fellow human being offering to share that which all mankind has in common-that we are all unique,and the same.We can all love and that in itself is a gift that we can give to others in our own way.
Meanwhile,back at the ranch, my artwork is is becoming quite popular.I have ,at times,sold a piece before it was completed.Now I am saying this with wonder in my spirit,not boastfully.Two years ago,if anyone had told me that I would develope,unearth,this creative creature lying dormant in my self for,well for forever,I would have laughed.If I can build confidence,self esteem,and empathy by this art program,well the entire recovery program,mental health recovery could be possible for all.Season's Greetings . .
Much love to all,
IMAGINISTA
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