the art of slowing down

I don't have to do anything!
In July, because of all kinds of circumstances, my head was too crowded and my energy was low. My body and mind signaled that it would be better to just go with the flow of the moment. As much as I wanted to move forward and had plans that "needed" to be carried out… it was exactly that feeling of 'having to' that became too much. I don't have to do anything 😉😅

At the beginning of August, I slowly started picking up my little sketchbook again. Bit by bit, I felt the urge to create returning. It's important that I let this happen gradually and don't push myself into overdrive. It's allowed, but it's not required. Doing nothing for a while, almost getting bored, feeling restlessness rise… and then suddenly I pick up a pencil or brush again, quite naturally.

That's how it goes every time. Just when I think, "I'm not getting anywhere," inspiration and drive show up again. And yes, by now I'm working on several new little projects: a few new personal works, a commissioned piece … Step by step, taking it slow.

I enjoy it and feel so grateful that I can and am allowed to do this.

When I slow down, I give myself space to live more consciously, reduce stress, and make better choices. I enjoy the moment more and notice that my creativity increases — which, in the end, brings me more calm and balance.

For those of you who, like me, always feel the need to stay busy to feel useful: it's totally okay to do nothing for a while!!! I've truly experienced that this is no myth. Taking a break helps me to start again with fresh energy and, in the end, to get even more done.

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