The day started with a list of things to do and to my
surprise the tasks at hand were completed quicker than expected.
Going out to mingle was not happening so I went to my watercolor basket and decided to paint. I had no ideas or desire to sketch and decided to “paint without a plan and let it go.”
I needed this moment to tune out everything because sometimes the noise gets loud. So loud that everything becomes a blur.
Before I could put water and color to paper, I decided music was necessary. My selection surfaced around David Lanz, because piano music drives my
soul into the sunlight.
I traveled through a Whiter Shade of Pale and Cristofori’sDream bringing me to a sense of calm that filled the air with good.
I had no idea what would become of each painting, and it didn’t matter.
A few ended up in the trash and these two are being sent to a special
friend. Someone I miss and wish it was possible to offer a surprise
visit. Simply to give her a hug and maybe go out for coffee.
A mail drop will have to do and it’s my hope this sunlight will bring a smile.
It’s not easy to paint without a plan but for this time, I wanted to
watch the colors flow and blend. This is a relaxing activity
especially when accompanied by music.
Detail just didn’t matter, sometimes there is too much detail in this life. Maybe if we let the colors flow more often and stand bright in his grace, we would be better off.
You know, it’s the simplest things that speak the loudest.
I was reminded that you don’t always need a plan and sometimes you don’t even need people to get you back on track. You just need the gifts you’ve been blessed with to pull you back.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West