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Getting to the Finish Line

 As we near completion of any project or quest, we may bog down at times, or see a Shiny Object - (I think we all have a bit of SOS - Shiny Object Syndrome!!) it may be the call of another class or training, wanting to redo an earlier painting, or just that life 'happens,' and we begin to vere off course ... 

As recently mentioned in the group, now is a great time to purchase a copy, or download the pdf of the Color of Woman book, for present and future inspiration and tons of wonderful information and gems of wisdom!

Blessing Flower

This fear of missing out, and an urge to chase the Shiny Object are part of a Mindset that can lead to distraction! What would it take to start, and then see if we need more information? Can we set a task aside for a wee bit as we gather info, or start on a simpler one?

I love Jena's monthly posts outlining the basic 'to dos' which can really help us focus in!

It may help to print or write out the assignment list, and sort them into Ta-das and ToDos, then fine tune the second list by: 

  • Easy peasy
  • A bit more challenging, but I've got it!
  • YIKES! 

The blessing flower format is a creative way to arrange your ToDos, then 'pick a petal' to focus on!

And for those yikes - remember to tug on the red thread - and that's often where the juice is!! Do you need more information? Who else is working on this assignment? 

In addition to various physical challenges and unavoidable tragedies, which can through us off course,  consider Mindset / limiting beliefs. Some of these might be:

  • too little: time/ money/ energy. 
  • I'm not as artistic as others // 
  • I've got an art degree (and this should be easy for me!)
  • Chatter from the Perfection Diva and Critic
  • I'm not sure how to get inspired again!
  • I'm Overwhelmed!
  • I can't get students [beloveds] for my class ...
Some of the solutions for these
  • Simplify - it doesn't need to be a magnum opus
  • Organize: put it on your calendar! 
  • Can you commit a bit more time each week?
  • Gather tools and information you need to compete an assignment
  • Do a bit at a time (even 20 minutes a day - or 5, if that's all you've energy for!)
  • Use your tools - story cards to address old stories, vision plan book, medicine basket 
  • Create new story cards as you identify other old stories that are tripping you up!
  • Collaborate, teach each other! 

If you halted during a painting, sitting about 6' away with your morning café and journal is always a good place to start as you revisit Her - does she need more work, or is she done for now? Ask her! Again, simplify! (You can always return later - she'll call you back!) Jot down any 'for later' instructions, and revisit her when you're both ready!

If you've got several paintings to do, consider competing the current one, and be sure to do the journaling! Receive her message, and ask her assistance in moving forward. I love Calling Council with several of my ladies! You can work on more than one painting at a time - Shiloh does this herself! Find what works for you! 

Be sure your studio is set up so you can do this easily, and put taking café with your paintings and process on your schedule - your own notes are a goldmine for future sessions and classes!! 

Check with the group, and see if anyone wants to paint or work on RT projects together virtually (it doesn't need to be the same painting!)  Share a Red Thread circle at the beginning, set a time frame, check in at the end! Be sure to sit with your cuppa and journal (at last 6' away!!) during/ after the session.

Red Thread mini altar

You've got this!! Really!

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