When I started my Peace Collection I felt so much warmth at the opportunity of creating spiritually serene artwork that could uplift others as well as myself.
I never expected to be vulnerable on this page, but I am finding as I work on this collection that it is the experiences behind each piece that is finishing them.
I suffer with anxiety, and at times it feels like it takes over. The past few weeks have been particularly heavy for me, and I took every opportunity I could to work on this collection. I wanted to feel the peace intended. I pushed my anxiety down and focused on the Saviour, but about halfway through each piece I hit a wall and couldn't finish a single one.
It was frustrating.
Then a distinct impression came that I didn't expect, and it was to focus on the anxiety. Feel my feelings. I sat with it for a minute, and then got to work.
Oftentimes in struggle I imagine the Saviour with me. His comfort doesn't always look like a hug. Sometimes it looks like the Saviour right next to me experiencing the same struggle, pain, whatever it is, but a perfect example of meditation, breathing, feeling His heart beating - coping.
As humans, I believe one of our deepest desires is to be seen, understood. Knowing the Saviour truly knows and is willing to walk through the hard with you is sometimes enough.
Reproduced from the artist's digital. Created 2021.
