This week our protector of the homestead was hit by a car. He ran out of the property for a moment and it happened. The last few days was long and stressful. Our dog has been @happymoneyman loyal friend and companion for 8 years. After the emotional rollercoaster of him being touch and go. He is going to be okay, we were lucky. 🐕
I took a few days off blogging, and I realized I needed some structure in my life for awhile. Some fresh inspiration.
I am introducing three projects.
Three new things to bring fresh creativity to my shorter days and colder nights.
30 day yoga challenge
At steemfest @acromott, @dayleeo and I talked about doing a 30 day yoga challenge together, yoga every day for 30 day's. I have a lot of aches and pains that would be greatly eased if I did yoga regularly. I make so many excuses about starting because it always hurts in the beginning. But a little pain to help a lotta pain is a good trade. It is under discussion, but it looks like from the day after Thanksgiving on is the timing. I look forward to having the public accountability and get my muscles stretched and relaxed for a set 30 day's. I will blog about my progress.
The Artist's Way 🎨
The Artist Way by Julia Cameron is a book that takes you on daily exercises for 12 weeks to help release creativity after an artist block. I have not been drawing or painting because doing it as a job took all the joy out of it for me. I want to create just to create like when I was a kid. I have ahead quite a few friends go through the book and have amazing results. I have had the book for a while and it is time to just do it already. I will blog about the process of completing the course as swell as the art I create. I am looking forward to stepping outside my comfort zone and blogging and sharing about my personal journey to rediscovering my creative self. I will also be starting that on the day after Thanksgiving. If you are interested in doing the Artist Way with me let me know, and I will upvote your update posts 💪
Surprise Project. 🌟
I will be doing a grand reveal on a new very exciting project I am working on. I hope to do some big things and will need your support to make them happen. I have a big dream and now is the time to do it. Keep your eyes open on my blog for details, they will be within the week. I am so excited 😉
Thank you so much for reading my blog. I am so grateful to blogging and all the amazing life changes that come with opening yourself up to the world. Thank you for receiving it.
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Big Love.
Ren
Dang, that's a whole lotta stress compressed in a very short time for all of you. So glad that everyone is on the mend!
Looking forward to your surprise... ;~D
Thank you @aunt-deb! We are so grateful everything turned out as good as it did. Hope you are doing wonderful :)
I'm glad to hear he's mending, that must have been an awful shock.
I've done The Artist's Way a few times. Each cycle has brought me more insight, freedom and energy. It's more a way of life than a one-off process. Even if you don't enjoy every bit of it, it will work on you.
Which is a bit like yoga... I shall be inspired by you and @dayleeo but my own practice is likely to lead more to comedy than enlightenment :)
I agree with @dayleeo, comedy is enlightenment and a very effective one as well. I am encouraged by your experience with the process the book offers. I have heard a lot of really good things about it from a lot of people.
Comedy IS enlightenment friend! Trust me, my practice is no "swan-lake" either, more like.. turtle pond in fact...
It sounds like perfect "pay per view!!"
Oops there goes my super power again, see comment below.
Oy Vey!
I hope your dog is getting better! <3
I started doing yoga last few days, as I'm not very active and I sit a lot lately, and the difference I noticed in this short period of time is amazing!
Good luck on your projects! :)
Much better, thank you so much!
I am excited to start the yoga challenge, I know it will really help my overall well being. If you feel like it you should join us! We are going to be starting on the first of December. Hope you are having a great day!
So glad that your dog is doing well! Sounds like you have a lot planned for the coming 30 days! :)
Thank you so much! I am excited about my plans and looking forward to trying to make some good habits. Thanks for reading my blog.
Oh man, I have had Labrador's. They are like family. I'm so very happy your dog is gonna be OK.
I'm not a yoga guy, but I support you, you know that!! ;-D
I've never been much of an artist, except for my super power, "creative sarcasm."
I will be looking forward to the big reveal on your project. Hoping I can participate!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Big Hugs xoxox
Paradise That is certainly something to be #gratefulvibes for!! :-D
Thank you @paradise-found! Our four legged friends are like family, chosen family :) And it is a perfect grateful day for #gratefulvibes! I am looking forward to the challenges that I have set in front of myself to help get my flow back. And I always am so grateful for your encouragement and help.
Most Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!
Big Hugs xoxox
Ren
just catching up with you. sending love and healing vibes.
Fantastic update. Where ever did you get that book? It looks so worn out and well used? The kind of book a person goes back to over and over again. Never heard of it, but I am totally intrigued. Sounds like exactly the kind of thing I would also enjoy. I want to get back into water color painting, drawing, and inking illustrations.
Thanks @creativetruth. I think I found it at a thrift store, where I find most things. I had been looking for it since a friend of mine did it and went from not being able to create anything to making a 8 foot by 6 foot mosaic of extraordinary detail. I have let my block go on for too long. I do water color painting, drawing, and inking illustrations as well and really want to start getting back into that part of myself. You should do the course with me! I think it is something that is even more effective as a shared experience. I know its easy to find on amazon, or a used book store.
I'll check out a few local stores this holiday weekend. :)
I'm happy to see your dog is ok, poor thing. I'm even happier that you guys are alright. Stay safe :)
Thank you @calatorulmiop for always being so genuine in your concern, your friendship is appreciated :)
Oh gir,l I'm so sorry to hear that. There's no worse feeling waiting on the word from doctors and that back and forth.
I hope all three of you are getting some rest and are drinking enough water.
So glad to hear your boy is going to pull through, he's a fighter that one! <3
He is a fighter, it was pretty bad for a bit. But it all worked out and he is going to be fine with a little time. Thank you @dayleeo! I am really excited to do the yoga challenge with you. Hope you are doing great and thanks for reminding me to drink water, I needed that, haven't drank enough.
OMG I just found an app that reminds you to drink water! Should I make a post about it? haha you'll LOVE it.
Ha! You should make a post about it! I need that app, it could be the thing I have been waiting for to finally be a well hydrated being, lol.
Haha okok fair, working on a post as we speak! <3
OH wow! Seeing your little guy in that first picture brought back memories of when our little lady ran out the doggie door to meet "daddy" coming home from work. She was so excited (and only a puppy so had no fear of cars... yet) and was hit. She had surgery on her leg and has a bad time of getting around most days... BUT she is alive and for that I am forever grateful
I am glad you were luck with your dog too! It sounds very close to what happened with our guy. Thanks for sharing your story with me, I love the connection pet owners have. We understand each others love for our furry friends. Hope you and your dog friend are having a wonderful day.
Yes we were/are lucky. I don't know where I would be without her. She is my shadow all day long
I am glad your dog is on the mend. It is so sad when accidents happen. I love surprises. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us...
Thank you @cecicastor, I am glad he is getting better too. I am really excited for the surprise as well! Thank you so much for reading my blog :)
Glad he on the mead wish him a speedy recovery. Sending him reiki vibes !
Thank you @vibeof100monkeys! Hope you are having a good day!
I going to try to do a lot of yoga this month! Gotta get strong! Btw wearing your necklace you gave me back to Texas! ❤
Oh I am so glad you like the necklace. How awesome you are back home with your family, looking forward to seeing some new pictures of you and @polebird. Sending you lots of love, can't wait to kick it with you soon <3
Veri nice post.. Thanks @lifemovedbysteem
Thank you.
Oh no! I wish he has an speedy recovery! Sending waves of love for fast healing!
Thank you! It will be a long recovery but he will be fine, we were lucky. Hope you are having a good day, thanks for reading my blog.
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Glad your dog is ok,,yikes! And happy t-day to you both!
Thank you @scalerman! Hope you have a great t-day too!
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