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Wednesday's Walk - Just Show Up

5/8/2013

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Each week on my Wednesday's Walk I think about a creativity strategy that I have learned through my Kaizen-Muse training.  It's a great way to remember all the wonderful strategies that I learned that help me as I journey through life. 

This month I decided I would paint a picture a day which featured or focused on the sky.  Today is day 8 and I am really learning a lot through this process.  One of the things I am reminded of how is how I can be a perfectionist and how this tendency can stand in my way of moving forward. So in true Kaizen-Muse fashion I have come up with a mantra to remind me to have fun with this self-designed challenge.  Each day I remind myself, "It doesn't have to be perfect - just show up and have fun!" And that is what I am doing.  I am also learning alot.  I know I prefer to use the smooth side of the pastel paper, not the bumpy side shown above.  I know that I really enjoy painting a traditonal sky using traditional colors.  I know that I love soft buttery pastels but have learned that the first time I use a new stick it will probably crumble all over the place.  I am learning that the softer the pastel the bigger the mess so I am prepared for that before I begin a painting.

Showing up each day to paint is making a difference.  Letting go of the perfectionism is making a difference.  Enjoying my own work is making a difference.  So if you are starting a new project maybe my mantra "It doesn't have to be perfect - just show up and have fun" would make a difference for you as well. I hope that you have a wonderful week fill with lots and lots of special moments that make a difference for you!

             Remember:  When you share your dreams and talents with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
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Jess Stride link
5/8/2013 01:20:10 am

It certainly does and it's a good feeling when we get to know what makes us tick isn't it? :) Your sky is beautiful.xx

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gina link
5/8/2013 01:20:27 am

What a beautiful painting, Ginny! You know I love the water, so this especially appeals to me. I like you mantra -- it's so important to try new things and not worry about the outcome. Have a lovely day!

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aga link
5/8/2013 03:38:27 am

it is great that you learn so much through the process and also that you enjoy and appreciate it! Very nice sky Ginny!

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Sara link
5/10/2013 03:03:45 am

That's a great mantra and there's is something to your challenge. Doing something every day requires discipline and, if it's creative like your challenge, the ability to accept what comes to you for that day.

I've not done this. I'll have to think about the challenge of doing something every day.... hmmmm:~) Perhaps photography, since my artistic skills aren't so great.

Good day to you, Ginny:~)

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ADRIENNE link
5/11/2013 10:02:37 pm

I was looking through your sky paintings and such, and decided that this one is by far my favorite. I am not 100% sure why, but I think that the grain of the paper really adds to it! I haven't used pastels in such a long time (something about getting that stuff all over my hands... haha), but they sure are fun! All of your clouds are beautiful! :)

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