Throughout this month I’ve been reflecting on some of my past art journaling and creative work from the last couple or so years…
That’s one of the awesome things about art expression, it is a tangible & visual record that the artist can look back on at any moment in time. Often the process of looking back on a series of creative work can reveal new discoveries or provide clarity that can now be seen in a different light or perspective.
In this tinybudda post about [writing] journaling tips for growing, healing, and thriving (which I think I’ve posted here before!), author Loran Hills shares:
“Reading back through my journals has helped me reflect on where I used to be and where I am now in my life. It’s a method of allowing the light of understanding and compassion to shine on my past.”
I agree!
You can learn more about the benefits of looking back (and going forward!) here.
On a “things I forgot” (related) note: In a moment of material sorting and organizing this week-end, I also discovered some art that had been lost & forgotten- buried underneath a stash of art stuff I threw in the closet of my creative space probably about a year ago.
The piece was a little crumpled and disheveled, but it was a super nice discovery to be re-united with it again. With care, I took it to my Smashbook and taped it to one of the pages. Ahhhh…. a safe home. Finally where it belongs. How refreshing to look at it now with fresh eyes and some breathing space… What was lost is now found.
How have you used looking back on your creative expression as a way to grow?
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Thank you for your inspiration Gretchen! Today your comment reminded me of one of my friend Parvati’s songs called “Shanti Om” (http://www.reverbnation.com/parvatidevi ) in which she is dreaming of a new world where “what was lost, now is found”. 🙂