Opportunities. Saying Yes & Discernment

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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