Hello again

We are human beings, not human doings.

We’re constantly pushed to go-go-go and are usually solely valued on our productivity and busy-ness.

Take a Step Back From Busy-Ness

I beg you to take a step back and just be from time to time.

This is easier said than done sometimes; it’s far too easy to reach for our phones and answer texts or scroll through social media than it is to sit still and be in the moment.

My Personal Story

Now for the elephant in the room: it’s been nearly 6 months since I’ve posted. And it hasn’t been a pretty six months. Following my hospitalization with postpartum psychosis nearly 9 months ago, I was hit with crippling depression and anxiety.

My life came to a screeching halt.

I was unable to do anything for a very long time. Bonding with my children felt impossible and I was unable to work.

With lots of therapy and the right medication, I am clawing myself out of the deep chasm and am still fighting the good fight, but each day seems to be getting better.

Find Your Community

I have to thank this community of artists and writers for the continued inspiration, even when it was painful to log on and see what others were creating while all I could do was lie on the couch.

Thanks especially to Austin Kleon for providing a tremendous spark under my butt with his book Show Your Work.

How are you, and how have you been? I’d love to hear from you in any capacity.

Sending lots of love.

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