Setting Boundaries for Sanity

Most days it looks like the world is falling apart. If I watch too much of the news or read too many negative online articles, it can really bring me down.

It is imperative that I set boundaries by limiting the news I see and refusing to dwell on the atrocities that are going on across the world. I’m not sticking my head in the sand, but I choose to not let it control me. I have to do this for my sanity.

I pray for these situations, but I will not let these dire situations dictate my days. Sometimes I feel almost guilty for this, but then I remind myself that by my dwelling on these horrible situations will not bring peace, and will certainly not change evil, power hungry people.

You may be thinking, this isn’t a post about art, but I’m getting to that. The world needs the good things of life now more than ever. We need all forms of art, whether it is fine art, music, performing art, or any other form of it - it is greatly needed. Art is good! Art feeds our weary souls.

And I don’t know of a time that our souls have been more weary than it has lately. Of course, while I’ve tried to stay as positive as possible, I do have my moments of sadness, anger and overwhelm. But I refuse to let these feelings control me.

Let’s pray for the victims of evil in this world every day, and yes, even for the perpetrators (as hard as it may be) to have a change of heart. And while we are praying let’s do what we can to bring love and positivity into our lives and the lives of others. Every single day!

I plan on doing this with my art. I have a little prayer I say before I paint. The last part of it asks that through my art, I will bring healing. Healing for myself, and healing for the world.

How can you bring positive vibes and healing to your world?

With Peace and Love,

Connie

Holding on to the good means we must let go of the bad.