Build Gently

The word gentle continues to be on my mind this week.  My word of the year is build but I want to build gently.  This week I had a wonderful art class.  We talked about the composition of my picture, the colors I wanted to use and how I could add layer after layer of pastel if I did it with a gentle hand. We also talked about the way I paint and how once I begin to put pastel to paper I quickly find myself immersed in the process and the moment. I don't want to change this.  I love to step back after painting for awhile and see what has appeared.  

This week I am going to enjoy the process of painting but I am going to plan a little before painting. I am going to pick out the colors I am going to use and have an idea of what I want to appear.  Then I am going to let the process take over and enjoy the time I spend adding layer after layer of color to my paper.  I am going to gently build my painting just as I am going to gently build other things in my life.  I think my goal for the week will be to Gently plan - To enjoy the experience - And to reflect upon the results.  I could use this in so many areas of my life whether it be my art, my exercise or my coaching experiences.  I don't want to change my word of the year.  Build is what I want to do.  But I have a feeling the idea of being gentle with myself as I continue to build is something that will stay with me for a very long time.  It feels right and when something feels right it usually is.

How would you like to be gentle with yourself this week?  Would this make a difference in your work or your world?

      When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin today!
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