I’m having difficulty with my studio work, simply because as
always, I’m over-thinking and tying myself up in knots. Also, not for the first
time, yesterday it was pointed out to me that I live in a Disney world. This is
a world of sparkles and beauty and kindness and romance and love and happy ever
afters. I constantly need reminding that most people do not share my world and
in fact live in a place of black and white and simplicity and logic. Therefore,
my studio work will now take a turn for the simpler and I’ll attempt to convey
my thoughts to people who live in the real world- the majority.
Today two wonderful things happened to me. The first of these
belonged perfectly in my fairytale world. A good friend phoned who will very
soon be married. I don’t think I have ever heard anybody so openly and honestly
exclaiming their happiness. She is in a perfect place in her life where all
engulfing happiness overwhelms every minute of every day and all because she is
about to marry her Prince Charming. Her elation made me cry and glow inside all
at once, her infectious delight too, placing a big smile on my face. Knowing and
witnessing that people you care about are well and happy is so very
heart-warming. And for me, evidence of the happy-ever-after was also so very
uplifting.
Later, I met somebody I’ll be working with for the next few
months- a person who will very possibly teach me just as much as I will teach them.
Meeting interesting, open people, who deal with more challenges than most on a
daily basis and being so very inspired by how they live their lives, is such a wonderful
thing.
We all have our special qualities that are essential parts
of us. We are the way we are and our individual eccentricities are what makes
us people who infect others with happiness and that delightful loving feeling. Certainly
objects bring us joy and for me in my fairytale land, sunsets and sparkles completely
enchant me, but it’s people that are special in our lives. Whether in the
fairytale world or the black and white world, it’s other people and our
engagement with them that brings us worthwhile experiences and happiness.
No over-thinking necessary here. It’s simple; we make each
other happy*
