confused self portrait
i am often unsure about what to do next or what i want next, i find there is great value in being with the uncertainty. there is even greater value in letting go of what i “know” and completely immersing myself in the uncertainty.
uncertainty is this open and murky space where nothing is sure and everything is possible.
can you think of an area in your life where you are uncertain? or are you willing to let go of your certainty and be uncertain about something in order to allow new ideas can emerge?
this creative journaling exercise begins with an illustration of uncertainty. what does uncertainty look and feel like for you? what colour is it? what texture? what is it saying? i did mine as a confused self-portrait. you might want to just make a jumbly mess of colour and scribbles on your page.
after the illustration comes the journaling exercise. this one was inspired by debbie ford. i had my confused self-portrait sitting half-finished in my art room. i was in my living room, knitting and listening to debbie’s podcast and she was talking to someone who was not sure about something. i was listening closely. she suggested that the caller make a list of 10 reasons to do it, and 10 reasons not to do it. i thought she was talking to me. i put down my knitting and wrote my lists on top of my confused drawing as clarity, inspiration and new ideas began to settle in.
self-portrait journal sitting on a chair
i love this exercise and look forward to seeing what you do with it. don’t forget to use the creativity meditation if you need some inspiration or a creative kick-start.
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what a great post, andrea. thank you for the inspiration! you’ve given me lots to think about.
thanks leah.