Seek the Joy!
Can you feel the magic? When I was a child, I spent a lot of time in the woods. It was a place of magic and mystery to me. Tree trunks turned purple, and the forest welcomed me in a warm embrace. I often sought out secret spaces, tucked away in my own magical world. When I paint, I return to that time. I can still smell the forest and feel the dampness on my cheeks. It was filled with endless possibilities for exploration into other worlds where magic was always alive! And those feelings about the forest are still alive in me today.
How did this new venture come to life,
and why am I so excited? 10 years ago a hip injury led to chronic pain that was debilitating and demoralizing. Adding insult to injury, I also went through breast cancer. After many years bouncing from doctor to doctor in a quest to be out of pain, I found a way out through exercise. I took control, and beat the pain. My pain journey led me to become a personal trainer so that I could empower others through exercise. Instead of feeling like my body was my enemy, exercise made me feel powerful. And after being in pain for so long, being able to exercise was a such a gift. Exercise became joyful. Throughout this time I was of course still making art in any way that could. Art has always been my way of seeking joy during both light and dark times. And now, I have found a way to bring my art and joy of exercise together!
