tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post7331028773682464629..comments2024-03-02T00:22:22.808-08:00Comments on Janice Mason Steeves: Mindfulness in Art: TrustJanice Mason Steeveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-13039117095316728252018-03-04T16:50:57.022-08:002018-03-04T16:50:57.022-08:00Hi Ruth, Thanks so much for writing. I'm glad...Hi Ruth, Thanks so much for writing. I'm glad to hear you have healed from so many health challenges and that your art has saved you so many times. What a story! I appreciate your sharing your journey! Janice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-37580012787022416822018-03-04T15:47:56.733-08:002018-03-04T15:47:56.733-08:00Janice, Thank-you for sharing your journey. Your s...Janice, Thank-you for sharing your journey. Your struggle rang true in so many ways for me. I have always thought of myself as a health person and funny as it may seem I still do. I say that because I have had some real challenges. First I lost my hearing and then a surgery for an implant that worked beautifully and I can hear again but I also started having vertigo attacks weekly. They were debilitating and I was told by the doctors they did not know what to do. Then I contracted C-diff while visiting a friend in a nursing home. Again I was told there was nothing to do but was luckily given an opportunity to be in a drug testing program that saved me. Five people died in the C-diff group I was in. So, boy did I feel vert fortunate. Then I fractured 3 vertebrae and have been recovering for the past two years. The doctors did not think I would be able to walk. I am now walking 2 to 3 miles per day. My art has saved me more than once but during these times I felt like my painting days were behind me. You are so right that sometimes we need to stop and move through bad times. I too agree that stepping back brings growth. I commend you for your work, your endurance and your willingness to share.Ruth Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407808707264040412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-63293187769769763782018-02-28T06:16:53.004-08:002018-02-28T06:16:53.004-08:00HI Michela. I hear what you're saying. Perhaps...HI Michela. I hear what you're saying. Perhaps our creative spirit has a greater say than we do in how we direct our creative energy, if that makes sense. But it's difficult to trust in that, to know it will return. Thanks so much for sharing your story.<br />Janice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-82174989090269401682018-02-27T18:05:14.770-08:002018-02-27T18:05:14.770-08:00I have had many of the same thoughts these past 8 ...I have had many of the same thoughts these past 8 months after finishing a solo exhibit this past summer. Although without the surgeries even to surrender to. I just didn't have the time of day for the studio, no desire to be in there and always finding other reasons or things for not getting back to it. I was seriously thinking I was done with painting. Now slowly, really slowly I am getting the urge to get back in there and start something. I'm not sure what yet but something. It's a start. I think we need to take breaks from time to time. Forced or not. Our creative minds need time to wander, ponder and just go where they may. Most of the time we know and trust this but if the hiatus is longer say than a month or two, doubt does start to creep in. Thanks Janice for this posting. I feel a kin to you! And by the way I LOVE where these new paintings are going. The break was well worthwhile. xxMichelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808274525928973328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-22172178535590227622018-02-27T17:18:08.633-08:002018-02-27T17:18:08.633-08:00Oh good way to look at it Geri! Thanks.Oh good way to look at it Geri! Thanks.Janice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-43019557358702909442018-02-27T17:08:28.228-08:002018-02-27T17:08:28.228-08:00Hi Susan, I can't tell you how to end it, beca...Hi Susan, I can't tell you how to end it, because I know clearly that it wasn't for lack of intending it to be over or trying to get into the studio. I'd say to try to flow with it. I wish I'd done a better job of that. It's all about trust. Healing as well, but trust was a big one. Thanks for writing.Janice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-46001390994313108522018-02-27T17:01:57.626-08:002018-02-27T17:01:57.626-08:00It's been quite a journey. I could only write ...It's been quite a journey. I could only write about it after I'd come out the other end! Thanks for writing.Janice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-34713982884728487482018-02-27T14:30:48.656-08:002018-02-27T14:30:48.656-08:00Oh thank you, Janice! My mind has been frozen sinc...Oh thank you, Janice! My mind has been frozen since August, and you have given me such hope! I'm thrilled for you that your dry spell is over, and eager to end my own. There is such inspiration and camaraderie out there ... thanks for sharing yours!<br />Susan Cole Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-73847917273968466142018-02-27T13:51:49.968-08:002018-02-27T13:51:49.968-08:00Thank your for sharing this journey, for letting u...Thank your for sharing this journey, for letting us in. I too am glad you have found your way.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708535558226863950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-67769753617546817782018-02-27T12:17:20.910-08:002018-02-27T12:17:20.910-08:00Thank you for sharing your journey Janice! Sometim...Thank you for sharing your journey Janice! Sometimes it seems like life is getting in the way but it can also be the guru that moves us deeper. xoxoxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279098577407671157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-7986278863996319872018-02-27T05:01:37.382-08:002018-02-27T05:01:37.382-08:00Hi Liz
Thanks so much for your kind, enthusiastic...Hi Liz <br />Thanks so much for your kind, enthusiastic and encouraging words. Big hugs, JaniceJanice Mason Steeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146958998411894033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488735896467172908.post-26458975993830265002018-02-27T04:12:09.993-08:002018-02-27T04:12:09.993-08:00What a wonderful, heartfelt, encouraging, beautifu...What a wonderful, heartfelt, encouraging, beautiful post! I am so glad the images are back in your mind! And I had no idea there are that many episodes if WW! Off back to Netflix, there must be a whole new series to catch up on! You give me such hope, and faith, and trust! Thank you, Liz xLiz Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03396941631135701189noreply@blogger.com