What is Strength?

As 2011 is quickly drawing to a close, I am reflecting upon the concept of ‘strength’. I think strength is a little like ‘hope’. My favourite quote for this is:

And then having strength is the ability to try, just that one more time. I know that I am strong and it’s taken me a LONG time to be able to say that. Everything in me was saying to give up but far away in the distance I heard the whisper of hope – ‘try it one more time’ – and I am so grateful that I listened to that faint whisper. I am a better person for listening to it and I am still here.

I’ve been taking some time out just for me to create and I have am loving that ‘me time’. When I am creating, I am in my element! My art has turned into my expression – my voice. It’s my niche in life – what I am meant to be doing. Art for me holds the answers for my life. It allows me to tap into those resources that I need for that moment, in that time. Art is my strength and I believe that I need to share that with everyone. I am half way through my Art Therapy course and I totally LOVE it! I know that is the outlet that I can offer to others to allow them to find their answers and resources for themselves.

I honestly had no idea that life could be this fulfilling and wonderful.

I know that I am strong and for those of you who aren’t feeling strong, just know that it is there – just listen for that faint whisper- ‘Try it one more time’

Courage, Hope and Strength are necessary for living!

And guess what?

We ALL have it in abundance, even if we think we don’t!

So my wish for myself and everyone is to:

Live ~ Love ~ Imagine ~ Create

The life you want for 2012 and beyond.