January

Time for introspection.  Digesting the past year and planning for the coming year.  Deciding goals, understanding intentions, evaluating actions... 

I'm in and out of the studio, trying to be out more than in.  It's hard to take a break sometimes when I love what I do and always want to do better.  Yet, breaks are needed to get perspective and re-energize.  Long walks on the beach, finding time to read, going out with friends, sitting by the fire with family...

We are a sum of our parts, chosen, selected by chance and/or with purpose. How does it all come together? How will it come together? How has it come together?

Small Parts

Today I am thinking of the small parts we have in this greater world.  Trivial things add up to greater things.  What may seem unimportant at one moment, may not be at another.  We make choices all the time.  I try to be mindful.  Sometimes things go our way and sometimes they don't.  What do we take from it, or pass along...I have to hold steady in my pursuit of my goals, even if I have doubts occasionally.  Stay true, while being aware.  Find your voice and speak your voice.

A post from a friend Is Talent Enough? makes me think and led me to another, Gatekeeper, I am you.