![]() I thought about saying, "Saying yes VS discernment" but thought better of it. I mean, it could be both. I said yes to doing the Lucky Dog Art show and fundraiser. A great opportunity for me not only to get on with doing more art, but also combining two of my biggest passions; art and helping homeless, unloved animals. I had decided I was going to focus on art in my life and yet I offered a People Helping Pets slideshow to the event. That's the career that I'm supposedly NOT focusing on right now. But how can I not do something that EXACTY fits the situation and is a passion for me? So I offered. And as soon as I was finished with the art for the show and had that delivered, I worked on the slideshow. And I LOVED IT! I was really happy with the aesthetic of it, and the new, simpler format. It took a while to remember the shortcuts I had used before, but I searched my old notes and looked up new answers and it was all fantastic in the end. I was so excited when I had got it all done. I couldn't believe how quickly I got through it. Of course when Im working like that I'm glued to the project - on a mission- no food or calls or bathroom breaks. In the flow of creating! SO, of course, my computer started fussing a bit and then... You guessed it- lost a whole days work. Aaaaarrrrggh! It was late, I was tired. And stressed. I still had to check my equipment to pull the whole thing off... But I decided - there's no way I was gonna sleep anyway, and spent the next few hours recreating what I had lost. I'm thrilled with the result. I'm glad I stayed up and did it. It was energizing and relaxing to have it finished. I love being 'at one' with the project like that - and like I do when I'm making art. Saying yes- discerning - being willing to see if the universe is trying to help me go in the right direction - or if it's me distracting myself??? In this case - I wasn't sure so I just went for it. ANd I can see that it's all good. And refocus on art as I have promised myself. And if this event leads to more opportunities for People Helping Pets. I will say yes - with discernment. And love.
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