Working on changing the world with my art is a test of my patience. When I started, I constantly wanted to skip past the first steps to get to the next. I wanted to do the fun stuff, not the labor intensive stuff (which consisted of Mod Podge and dictionary paper!)
Note to Self: I must lay down a solid foundation before taking the next step.
It seemed that each time I thought I was finished, there was another spot that needed fixing, needed coverage, needed my attention. It was the longest process of changing the world and it tested my endurance.
Note To Self: Stay focused on the task at hand. Don't always looks for the easy way out, a short cut or telling myself "I will finish it later" Just keep going.
Remember my "If you love something you lose the fear" post from last week ? Well, here is another example of walking the walk. Once the foundation is down, it is time to take the next step, which can be scary, especially if you have spent alot of time forming that foundation. That "scary" is just the devil sitting on your shoulder telling you that you might mess it up....
go for it.
Note to Self: I must have a little faith in myself and complete faith in God. Use the skills and abilities that I was given by HIM to change the world. That is exactly why I was given those gifts and really, it is my responsibility to use them.
Another Note to Self: Once I rely on faith, it will carry me far and I can confidently flick that little devil off of my shoulder with excessive force.
Now building and planting is the next step, which I am currently in the process of doing. Another test of patience and endurance because I have a vision of what my world is going to look like BUT I can not rush it. Again. my steps are guided and I am confident so I know that whatever the outcome is, it will be okay.
To be continued.
LOVE LOVE LOVE... you just married my two favourite things - a globe and houses (in another life I was an urban geographer -- its not a coincidence I own the Art HOUSE studio *wink*) FABULOUS project and tutorial, Stephanie!
Posted by: Karen Ellis | May 23, 2012 at 06:23 AM
Thank you for this post. I am certain I will read it again and again in the next few weeks. Especially the part of having a little faith in myself and complete faith in God. I needed your words today. I still don't have enough faith some days and it's because I am relying on having enough faith in the wrong place.
Posted by: Aubien | May 23, 2012 at 06:29 AM
I get so happy whenever you write a new post AND when I see something new you've created. This globe is simply awesome and I can't wait to see what you do with it next! Thank you for giving me a huge amount of inspiration to be creative! XOXOXOXO
Posted by: Karen Moore | May 23, 2012 at 06:46 AM
This is really deep, Stephanie. I read it twice and really "got" what you are doing/saying here. Love the look of the art also! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pam L | May 23, 2012 at 08:13 AM
Stephanie, you continue to inspire and encourage...beautifully! So glad to have discovered your blog...kindred spirits are exciting to find!
Posted by: Julia | May 23, 2012 at 08:27 AM
One-- SO cute!!
Two-- Thank you forthe reminder. I needed it after Monday. It's all in His control, not mine.
Posted by: Ashley | May 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Love it! Thank you!
Posted by: Staci Shuck | May 23, 2012 at 09:52 PM
Sigh...I have been reading the past few weeks of blog entries...and I must say, I really like the path you are taking, the things you are making and how you share everything. Yep, I am still a seeking one, can not define yet where the road will take me, but I love to see where it takes you!
Sunny regards from Germany - Irma
Posted by: Irma | May 24, 2012 at 03:59 AM
Keep going Irma. I too do not know where my road is taking me, but I do know that I am headed in the right direction.
Posted by: stephanie ackerman | May 24, 2012 at 05:52 AM
yhea, found this page thanks to Renee....so perfect...and makes my heart sing. love.
Posted by: rydonna potter | June 04, 2012 at 10:04 AM