Valentines day

The first blog post in almost 2 years.
The past 2 years I think I suffered from social anxiety because of a few reasons.
To put yourself or your art on the net or FB, can be a daunting and frightening experience.  You open yourself to rejection, criticism and eventually heartbreak. And then you hide.

I asked my students what they would like to do for Valentines day and they said we want to give something to ourselves.This had me thinking about  filling your cup before it can spill over to the saucer - your family and friends -.

One word, as a new years resolution,  have been mentioned on blog's over the net.
The word Courage immediately came to mind

So this is my gift to myself:
Courage to let the wings of my life take flight.

Courage to come out of hiding Courage to say what I think
Courage to post my work
Courage to be me
Courage to take the first step on so many levels.

Look for your word, your inspiration in the whispers of your heart.

I hope you have a word to that will inspire your year, day for day and in the Method of Zentangle, 

" One stroke at a time "

All the best

Marizaan van Beek