"What we explore will explore us too, shaping who we become." Me likey.
I feel deeply drained at the moment from too much socializing, and along with it, too much wine. Mind you, as a classic introvert, it doesn't take much socializing to drain me. I have invested in a week alone in an Airbnb here in my own city, from January 2nd - 9th. During that time I hope to recharge, and hopefully also gain some perspective on how I want to move forward in 2025. I've started compiling a list of all the things I plan to think about, including but not restricted to my artwork and creative practice, artist retreats, various lingering projects, my Substack newsletter, how to bring in more money, how to re-establish a meditation practice, how to tend to my nervous system, plus how I want to approach an upcoming in-person journaling workshop I'll be giving. You know, NOTHING MUCH.
a weeklong retreat in your own city is SUCH a good idea. It's the perfect balance of familiar and unfamiliar, and I'm sure some interesting ideas will come out of it! I find it hard to clear enough space in my days for big-picture thinking/just existing and having the space to reflect, so intentional breaks like that are so necessary. Hoping to build more quiet reflection into my day-to-day life in 2025 ... but it's always easier said than done🤞🤞🤞
It IS so hard to clear enough space, and I hesitated to spend the money to do this but I felt like I really needed it BAD. To be alone and quiet and dedicate time to clearing away some mental clutter.
"What we explore will explore us too, shaping who we become." Me likey.
I feel deeply drained at the moment from too much socializing, and along with it, too much wine. Mind you, as a classic introvert, it doesn't take much socializing to drain me. I have invested in a week alone in an Airbnb here in my own city, from January 2nd - 9th. During that time I hope to recharge, and hopefully also gain some perspective on how I want to move forward in 2025. I've started compiling a list of all the things I plan to think about, including but not restricted to my artwork and creative practice, artist retreats, various lingering projects, my Substack newsletter, how to bring in more money, how to re-establish a meditation practice, how to tend to my nervous system, plus how I want to approach an upcoming in-person journaling workshop I'll be giving. You know, NOTHING MUCH.
a weeklong retreat in your own city is SUCH a good idea. It's the perfect balance of familiar and unfamiliar, and I'm sure some interesting ideas will come out of it! I find it hard to clear enough space in my days for big-picture thinking/just existing and having the space to reflect, so intentional breaks like that are so necessary. Hoping to build more quiet reflection into my day-to-day life in 2025 ... but it's always easier said than done🤞🤞🤞
It IS so hard to clear enough space, and I hesitated to spend the money to do this but I felt like I really needed it BAD. To be alone and quiet and dedicate time to clearing away some mental clutter.