As artists, creatives and writers, we often do not see an immediate or obvious result from our efforts. We put ourselves out there, our art, in whichever form it presents itself, hoping that someone will connect with it as much as we have connected with it.
At times, this can be a long wait, through which staying positive and staying motivated can get really difficult.
In times like those, I tend to grab everything positive I can find. May it be a nice comment I receive, an additional follower on a social network, or simply the beauty of the designs my fellow artist put forth. Other times these efforts are a lot more deliberate, which is one of the reasons I participate in the weekly gratitude list on Fridays, and from now on will also participate in this positive blog hop: “Reasons To Be Cheerful”. Maybe the appeal is writing it down and sharing, maybe what I like about those hops is that it includes lists – and I am a list person – but the result is the same – it brings back some of the state of mind that keeps me going, keeps me motivated, and positive, an expect and state from which it is so easy to create from.
Here are my reasons I can be cheerful this week:
1. I finished another floral design!
Despite the fact that this week has been hectic, I managed to create another floral design last night. Considering how dark and dreary it had been outside over the last few days, I craved something bright, and it manifested itself into this very bright yellow flower. It is a digital manipulation of a picture of a flower I took quite a while ago. Adding the dark green background really made the brightness of the yellow come forth. Here it is:
2. I am getting used to my part-time job
I started a part-time job this week, helping in building a friend’s business. My husband and I are working on that as a team, and while it has been challenging, I am beginning to get to hang of it. New programs do not look as foreign anymore, and I do not feel like I do not know what I am talking about when I make necessary phone calls, which are a part of my job.
3. I was able to make a fellow artist happy!
I posted an interview with a Zazzle designer and author yesterday, and her reaction to the post was really cool! It was fun to talk to her about her work in the first place, but knowing that I made her happy was just wonderful.
What reasons do you have to be cheerful today? Why not join this blog hop and share your list with everyone!
Blessings!
Claudia
This post couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been feeling so out of touch lately, a bit of positivity is something I could really use right now.
well, then I am glad I wrote it – how about if I send you a virtual hug for good measure? Blessings, and thank you for stopping by!
great post! Everyone needs a little pick me up every now and than. I’ve been on a job hunt for the past 6 months and got nowhere. I finally got a second interview tomorrow so I’m really looking forward to that.
yes, so happy for you – good luck, and thanks for stopping by!
It makes such a difference when we count our blessings, doesn’t it? Great reasons, stopping by from #R2BC Mich x
Absolutely! It always a good thing, and we can stress that enough! Thanks for stopping by!
The flower is lovely! That alone puts a smile on the face. Glad to see your positive attitude. Life is often how we look at it, and keeping our eyes on the good points can be hard but makes it so much better. Have a great week!
you too, thank you very much!
Welcome on board! I find even small happy thoughts can lift the mood
Absolutely they can – thank you for having me! Blessings and have a wonderful weekend!
Welcome to our little Blog hop, it will be a pleasure to have you along! I’m loving that flower picture, the yellow against the green is so natural, stunning x
thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful day!