When we dissect our life, it's easy to notice we have been blessed with many gifts.
For a long time, my gift was being creative through art. I was a lot younger, and it was normal to find me creating
with pencils or paints in hand. I spent
endless hours pouring ideas onto paper.
From dark to light shades, it was a peaceful place where lost feelings made sense.
Then as I matured into becoming an adult a new journey began to unfold. I became a floral designer; I got married and we were blessed with a family.
This new direction became the priority and without hesitation everything else was pushed aside.
That family road was amazing and it’s hard to believe the kids are grown. It seems like just the other day we were off on adventures and running to karate
and horse-riding lessons.
So many great memories and now for the first time in years there is time.
Time for me to get back to my art...
I started by taking a few watercolor classes because painting was pulling me into the arena of natural beauty. The classes were neat, but I was having difficulty finding my style.
I wanted to be me, and wildflowers grabbed my attention. Finally, more ideas began to flow, and I was beginning to really enjoy watercolor painting.
Sometimes, a simple idea can help us make sense of who we are and even unfold our many gifts.
Forget about what others think and let it be. That’s what I’ve been doing, I started with painting these small cards, then I give them away because it brings me joy.
My advice, if you have been blessed with a gift don’t waste
it and let it be a blessing to others.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West