FEEL, ALIGNED. oil on canvas. 16” X 20”. 2018

When my emotions are fierce, I find my attention is both intense and scattered, and my grip? Loosening it seems impossible. Everything feels urgent and critical. 

And yet… 

Remembering anything I clutch tightly doesn’t have the freedom of movement necessary for growth.

Needed this reminder from my art. You too? 

Alignment occurs when I take a beat and try to identify what I’m feeling, not thinking. Having a clearer picture of the full situation allows me to direct, instead of throw myself into something. 

Trying to loosen my grip - navigating this shit is hard!!