Balancing

Redwater Unveiling

Prayer time

Panic sets in just before I complete any large project especially when I have not met my personal deadlines. The Willington mural is to be done by June 30^th… except it is now July 1^st. Happy Canada Day by the way! We are about to have breakfast with our grandchildren to start off the day and since excursion for the fireworks has been cancelled this evening I plan to spend most of the day in my studio. In fact, for the next few days I will be painting in my studio way past my usual hours. The job will be done. In the meantime panic usually manifests in cranky. I was growling at my wonderful husband last week. Significant others for any artist must have certain qualities: patience of Job, a listening ear, solutions when asked for, faithful participation in public events, encouraging and loving support. My husband is a saint. In any case, the decision to attend a weekend retreat was on the cusp of being made. Before I make any decision, especially when I have stressed out, there is a lot of blue smoke in the air…. My kids used to run for cover. Things are not as bad as they used to be; old habits are hard to break though. I looked at my level of cranky and the distracting events that had kept me from my studio all week (one of them had been the unveiling in Redwater) and I decided I needed a break. I was in charge of of the prayer session for Sunday morning on the weekend and I chose to use watercolour to delve into spiritual realms. I feel rested this morning, ready to work, refreshed. It was a good decision. Now for breakfast!