Sadness & The Process of Creating Art
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2023
- I put "Creating Art while sad" in TH-cam's search engine and found only things related to working in a corporation or office. What I discuss in this video is about creating or trying to create art while feeling sad and depressed. Those times when everything feels heavy and difficult.
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After graduating from Parsons School of Design, I began my career in fashion design and freelanced both in New York City, as well as London. I designed hand knits for Elle Magazine and was the editor of the Hand Knit Page before hand knits fell out of fashion in the early 1990's and the page was discontinued. In 2008 I launched my jewelry design business, designing fine jewelry in 18 & 20 Kt Gold with gemstones that I hand select for each piece. Several awards and numerous write ups & interviews later, I rediscovered hand stitching and my life took another turn, eventually leading me to improvisational stitching, which I teach workshops on: arianezurcher.com/workshops/
I was awarded an artist's residency in Orquevaux, France and began playing with paint on the fabric pieces I was creating, which rekindled my love of painting, abstract art and collage.
I sold my first felt embroidered xmas tree ornaments to a small shop in Northern California when I was 16 years old, sold a painting that same year and never looked back. And while I've had detours along the way: had two children, worked at an advertising agency, got into acting in my early 20's, published numerous articles for various magazines and wrote for the Huffington Post, I have always created in some form. Art is my love and remains so to this day.
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When my mom died, I remember driving down the road crying "I'm an orphan." I was 50 at the time. It's always a hard process losing someone 😪 you love, and yes, in a very real sense, Merlin was an important person in your life. And when one loss stacks on top of another, the grief process is intensified. I love you, Ariane. Take care of yourself and your art will return, deepened and matured by your pain.
Oh Nancy, thank you. Such a beautiful message. I really, really appreciate it and you. Thank you so much.❤️
Grief doesn’t lessen; you just get used to it.
Oh my gosh, yes. Exactly. It doesn't get easier, you just get used to living with the pain. ❤️
Oh Ariane, thank you for sharing this video. How could you not be feeling adrift? Be where you are, take the time you need to heal and know that you are loved right here and as you move forward. There are no deadlines and no expectations. You said it beautifully, this is your process right now, healing. You are an artist, your creativity can never leave you, it will just wait until you are again ready. Much ❤️
Thank you Lisa. I really, really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I'm grateful to you. ❤️
Thank you, I miss you, my mother died in April 2023 so it’s not been a year, my best friend. So I today have searched you out for your comfort today!
Oh Carol, I’m really sorry to hear. I’m still trying to sort out all the feelings and it’s been two years! ❤️
When my husband died a neighbor told me that the worst year would be the second year. And I thought my God how can I feel worse than this. The second year came and she was right!! But I hung in there and lo and behold the third year came and it was better. And each year from then has been easier. It will be 16yrs on February 13th. Now in November my sister passed away. And I am keeping my neighbors words in my head and heart. I know the first time I go “home” up to Winnipeg it will be quite sad. But I will hang in there!! Thankful for my girls and their families and all of my nurse and stitching friends. You are right…we are not alone! One thing I am thinking…go back to your blog when you are ready…and write it as if you were sending a letter to your dear mom. This just might help. Hugs !
Thank you Bobbi. I so appreciate you. The 2nd year... I hadn't heard that before, but it does seem true though. I'm so sorry about your sister. My sister is my rock and my best friend. I can't even imagine.
I'm grateful for your suggestion. ❤️
I am moved by your honesty and your wish to try to understand how you are feeling. I think this is one of those times in life where you need to be kind to yourself - you’re good at self reflection and will know when you’re ready to step up a gear. I know I’m not the only one who is thinking of you and we’ll be here as and when. Look after yourself x
Thank you so much Jayne. What a lovely message. I really appreciate it.
Ariane, remember when one or two doors close other doors open. We have to go through those open doors & meet what's in them. Yes, it's hard but I've found I was able to get my mo-jo back. You are a strong person & you will get back what you were. Love you. Have a blessed day 🌈💚🙏💚🌈.
Thank you Collen. I really appreciate your encouragement and words of support. ❤️
Oh my~~~you are such a gift to all of us. We all appreciate your transparency........you have always been upfront with us, pushing any flicker of pretentiousness aside. Grief has NO top or sides or bottom. It can't be measured. But it is something that we all need to go through at some point in our lives. My Daddy died back in '97. Where does the time go. My Mamma died in August 2020......she was three months short of 103. There are clouds of grief that show up unexpectedly out of nowhere when I think of the both of them. I am sooooooo grateful for the time that I got to spend with each of them days before they died. Sooooooo grateful. You are an artist with an extraordinary gift that needs to be shared with the world. Grief right now needs to be dealt with......needs your attention. You cannot deny its existence or sweep it under some proverbial rug. Go through the process. Your art will always be there. It's part of you and who you are. You live and breath this gift. Hummm. How does one take something that is so much a part of oneself and introduce it to grief........or introduce grief to it??? I'm not sure that the two can be separated.........you from your gift of art and creativity. Grief is as much a part of life as singing in the rain. Sadness, grief, happiness, joyfulness, gratefulness..........they're all part of the big ball of wax that make up "us". I don't quite know how we are to tell all of these aspects of life who gets to sing the loudest in our life. Who gets to play first fiddle and who gets to sit on the bench and watch us live our life. But what I do know is that I need to get a grip and move forward and put all of the negative aspects "on the bench", because I'm looking at turning 80 in October.........time is a-fleeting. I need to live a life that is honoring to those who have gone before me. God is my Strength. His Lap is not small. Every morning, before any other part of my day........I spend time with Him. Sometimes all I do is cry. It gets better. He gets me through. He's opening new doors for me. New opportunities, even at my age. So many prayers for you............blessings to you my dear, Ariane..........blessings and love.
Dearest Alice... thank you for this. What a wonderful message. Sending you love. ❤️
It really was for me the “tincture of time”. Take all of the time you need and feel the compassion of the community here who understand and care for your healing❤ xo pam
Thank you so much Pam. ❤️
I am so sorry to here of your grief and your struggles. My dad would have said, "and this to shall pass." Never said how long it might take, but 28 years after my mom's death, I received a gift today from one of her friends of a piece of my mom's artwork that I had never seen. I'm not saying it will take anywhere near that long, but the joy I felt today of receiving something she made was wonderful. Joy will return! Thank you for all you have given me.
Oh Cathy… thanks so much. What a wonderful message. ❤️💕❤️
Losing so much all at once is just sad and yes, awful. My heart goes out to you and yours; I’m so sorry for your losses. Thank you for posting this heartfelt video. It really helps me to process recent losses and to think about them in a different way. I’m so grateful for the time I did have with them ; they enriched my life in so many ways. Take care. We’ll still be here!
Thx so much Tammy. Your comment means a lot to me. ❤️
I’m so sorry you are sad and for what you are going through. Your honesty is touching. Remember you are not alone in your feelings or grief.
Thx so much Angie. ❤️
I am familiar with feeling of being adrift from loss and grief. My husband has dementia and when I had to put him in care during the lock down of Covid it was hard to breathe. I struggled for months and then I found On the Other Hand. I remember telling my therapist that I couldn’t stitch my self to happiness; but, I did. Thank you Ariane, be gentle with yourself.
Oh Shannon, what a wonderful message. Thank you so much for sharing this with me, it made me happy to know that my little videos helped during such a terribly difficult time. I'm holding you in my heart. ❤️
I am so sorry for all of your losses, grief changes us and it can take time to come to terms with it all. You have a good way to think about everything. Sending big hugs x
Thx so much Julie. Really appreciate it.
Ariane you're sharing your grief knowing that you're not the only one going through this stage but willing to say it out loud and helping others as well as yourself. Judging from the comments so far it is much appreciated. Having lost three distant relatives over the past few months I'm making a comfort lap quilt for my half cousin who was closer to them as she's feeling lost and being a long distance away I want to send her a personal hug to help her over this next period. I'm just thankful when you feel you can you can turn to your studio and stash for therapy if possible. Sometimes it's just comforting to look at and feel fabrics, floss and loved items. Anyway, we're always here to listen if we can help. We feel your sorrow too.
Thank you Jean. I know we are going through this together and that does bring comfort. Thank you for your kind message, Jean. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Ariane, you are a beautiful, gentle, loving person. I’m so sorry for your pain and the many losses you have gone through. But you are strong, and loved by so many people. Thank you for sharing your world with us, your courage is immense. And you are so genuine.
I am new to your channel, I love to sew, to watch you sew, to share the joy of creating.
Thank you ❤
Thank ne you so much Rose. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Hug Ariane. My thoughts are with you, and remember YOU are not alone.
Thank you Diane. There are so many of us trudging along this road together. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your big "stuff." You really are not alone! I "fell" into art journaling as a way to process my own grief while taking care of my spouse with terminal cancer. Please be kind to yourself. ❤
Thx so much Carmen. Sending you love
It’s difficult sometimes to get thru life. I’ve lost both parents,my Dad was only 50. Then I lost 2 sisters and a brother. I’m the oldest of 8. First take care of you, try to find something special in each day,that makes you happy.
Thank you so much Candace. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm so sorry for all your losses. As I was reading I kept saying to myself, Oh no! That's too much/too many to bear... Sending you love. ❤️
Ariane- I don’t usually comment and I found you only a couple of months ago. Thank you for sharing your pain; I know how difficult sharing such pain can be. So, so sorry for your losses.
I had a very bad 2022. I became very Ill, nearly dying myself. I did make it and don’t remember hardly anything from 2022 - but, in the summer, my sweet dog, Miyo, died and I can’t hardly remember, but I’d see her little box on the coffee table and start crying. Then, in November, I had surgery 5 & 6 and was in the hospital again and my dad died. I was devastated, not understanding why he died and I didn’t. We buried him the day before Thanksgiving in the National Cemetery. Then, right before Christmas Day, my nephew committed suicide. Like you, I’ve been adrift and the year got worse and worse. In the meantime, I found you and your videos have helped me a great deal. Working on the fiber art has helped me with my hand and eye coordination and has been brain food. It has also helped me to begin healing from the year.
Thank you, again, you will heal. You are loved by many.
Sincerely,
Misa
Thank you so much Lisa. What a beautiful message and I'm so, so glad you're okay. What an ordeal you've been through, so much sadness, so many awful losses. I'm so, so sorry. I'm holding your hand as we heal together.
Ariane…..tons of hugs and love your way.
Dearest Marti, thank you. I'm hoping all is well on your end. With love, Ariane
I am so sorry for your losses. I lost my parents many years ago and it does seem that life is unfair at times. God’s love and love of family and friends will definitely help you through it. Thank you for sharing, take care. ❤️
Thank you so much. I so appreciate you. I'm sorry for you losses. I'm holding you in my heart. ❤️
Thank you for sharing, my heart goes out to you. I wish I had words to comfort you. Whenever you're ready, we will rejoice to hear you again. Be well.
Thank you so much Nancy. Your words do bring comfort and I so appreciate you. Thank you. ❤️
😪💔 grief is so difficult. I am coming up on 5 years of the loss of my beloved daughter who still walks this earth. I am not the mother she wants and I don't have my beloved mother to turn to. I'm sorry for your heartbreaks and deeply understand the pain. The deep sharing of your feelings and love helps me thru as I too feel adrift.💗
Oh Jackie, that sounds brutal. I have been slowly, ever so slowly moving through all the feelings of grief and every time I find myself trying to push through I remind myself that this is where I am and it's okay. Whatever I'm feeling is okay. I don't know that it makes me feel better exactly, but it doesn't make me feel worse and each day that passes I know in my heart I'm getting more used to these awful feelings. I don't know that the grief ever leaves, but more that we just get used to it. Sending you hugs.
I don't know you but I have been thinking where you have been these past months and noting that I have missed your presence online even though I hardly do social media. Reading through the comments I can see Ariane that you are being held by your stitch community and that in it self is a beautiful thing. Sending blessings and healing thoughts. Joy
Thank you so much Joy. Community is everything. I’m slowly, slowly moving through all of this. I really appreciate your kind words. ❤️
Thank you for sharing. You are right, it just piles on top of each other. So sorry for your losses.🙏💜
Thank you Vicki. Losing Merlin was like a dam breaking. It all just felt too much. I so appreciate your kind message. ❤️
Your honest sharing touches the core of my being Ariane. Your work is so inspiring and utterly beautiful! I only found you three weeks ago and just now you have shown us your new "work" which is just as soft, and strong and vibrant as the creations that flow from your fingers. Thank you for being so real. I see you!
Thank you so much Judi. I really appreciate it. I’m so happy you’re here. ❤️
🙏. It takes time to get through..one day at a time and one step at a time. I have been there. 👊
Thank you so much Hui. I'm sending you big hugs. ❤️
Back at you.🙏
Hi Ariane sending big hug
Understand completely where you are coming from and it so good you can share your pain and honesty
Take care and remember we are all here to listen ❣️🌹❣️
Thank you so much Sue. I'm grateful to you. ❤️
Wow loss is lost feeling. Let the river flow. It comes in waves. Best thing helps me is look thru paints or threads pick favorite colors and SMALL PROJECT. Baby steps. Comfort food. Loving hugs to you. Do a little smudge and say litte prayer, deep breath and play. I look forward to a new favorite coming out of Tropical ocean themes and wash it away.
Thanks so much Onna. Yes, baby steps... baby steps...❤️
What beautiful photos. Yes, I remember that adrift feeling. It was a long time ago but listening to you speak so clearly and candidly brings it back. You are not alone. It is hard. Step by step you’ll find your way and I hope your natural creative urge will be one avenue. Listening to yourself is such a gift for you and your loved ones.
Thank you so much Patricia. ❤️
@@ArianeZurcher212 You and your moment in life come into my mind occasionally, and I hope you won’t find me presumptuous or in any way out of line but I would hate to not share this and regret it. Certainly others may have brought it up and you yourself, but when you mentioned you started a new work and it didn’t work, if you will, it may be worth while to just doodle, play, experiment without intention or direction or much thought beyond the immediate. To engage the hands and eyes and relieve pressure. It may be the beginning of something, but that’s not the intent. Nothing new under the sun, but shared with caring in mind. Nothing else.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the feeling of lost and unsure. It is hard to describe the emotions we all feel. Work at the time helped me since I was able to give to others. Loss takes times. Know you are not alone.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. ❤️
You dear lady, thanks for sharing, a prayer for you🙏
Thank you so much Margaret. ❤️💕❤️
Thanks for sharing Ariane. Grief can be debilitating. But it seems to me you are honest with yourself about where you are at, and this is a good thing.
I’m remembering our parents era where ~just get on with it~ was a thing and how terrible that must have been.
I know I disappear from TH-cam when something happens in life that is too big to comprehend. Its always been too hard for me to create and be in the public eye when going through deep grieving. I used to beat myself up about being too sensitive. Not any more.
News about my cat, as you remember she was critical over Christmas. I now have a handle on injecting her with insulin twice a day, and she’s started to come good. Thank goodness.
If you want to watch my 30 Day junk journal making Videos you might find something light and useful to watch. ☺️
Especially day one where I discover mouse poop in the spine of the old book I use. 😂
Sending hugs and thoughts.
And I wanted to take the oportunity to thank you for everything I learnt from you over the Covid lock down period.
I had never embroidered ever, and between you and Rachel from Roxy’s Creations, I found a whole new artistic expression to add to my art skills.
Thank you Christina. Sending you big hugs. I really appreciate your thoughtful message. ❤️
💕💕💕 pain is pain. Grief is grief. Like you, I have felt both. A dear friend of mine called this stage of unmoored-ness as Being In The Void. The Void is a nothing e-space where we just float around and the best we can do is just Be. For us in the 21st century with social media, business of art, Things To Do, plans, schedules and whatnot, finding oneself envelopes IN the void (let alone the causes for it) is startling. Like we have been beamed to another planet and Now What? Where did my life go?? We fight against the void with our shoulds and woulds and coulds when we forget that Void space is a void and the rules will be different for a while as we heal and process. My crackpot theory is that our brain has a Void Switch so when things are just to much, we fall into this void space as a very safe and comforting place where we can heal. It doesn’t feel safe or comforting. But I think it is because we are allowed to reconnect with ourselves and take care of ourselves in ways that Busy Life does not permit. With all my heart know that you are not alone. There is a therapy category called grief therapy. It is helpful. I am sure the internet has free resources as well. I wish I could bring you some soup and cheese and crackers. We could spend an afternoon talking about our Moms. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Aw... thank you so much. Someone suggested I drink Lemon Balm tea, so I am, literally as I'm writing you. A little lemon balm tea is like sipping sunshine in a cup - I think that's what someone said to me. In any case, reading your lovely message added a little more sunshine to my day. Thank you for that. ❤️
I’m so sorry about all of this. Was thinking of you this morning and wondering how you were. Sharing your pain helps us relate to you and although we will never meet,, I just plain like you and appreciate what you do bringing joy to your fan club.
Oh Caroline, what a lovely message. Thank you so much. I am grateful to you. ❤️
I’ve not long lost my lovely husband having looked after him for 22 years following a major stroke. So, I guess I can empathise with what you are experiencing, life will never be the same without those we love, but, I am hoping and praying, that does not mean that life will be without joy and fulfilment. So, like you, I am waiting until I know what my new path will be. And I do believe that we will be shown the way Ariane. Be kind to yourself, be patient with your grief and all will be well. X
I'm really so sorry to hear. I'm thinking of you.
Yes, I think time will give some direction. Thank you for such a lovely comment. ❤️
Thank you Ariane for sharing such a heartfelt message. And, how wise to take the time to grieve and talk about your sadness, and to realize that this is just your life now, nothing more or less, difficult as it is. I'm sure you will heal and adjust in time and return to your life of creativity. I look forward to that day.
Thx so much Lois. I really appreciate your kind comment. ❤️
You have been on my mind for the last week thinking about what you described as feeling “adrift.” I lost my parents years ago but with our world in such turmoil these days, I too feel adrift with many of our pillars collapsing around us. We must hope that we will become anchored once again, but the journey is so very painful. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you Dawn. Yes, I understand completely. ❤️💕❤️
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My heartfelt sympathies are with you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing.
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I completely understand as I lost both my parents in the last few years. My dad was my rock. What I find hard is the next phase of now you/I are now taking those places and sometimes that is even scarier. Big hugs.
I'm so sorry Lynda. It's so hard. Sending you love. ❤️
This was wonderful. Thanks.
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Thank you for sharing and the reminder that everyone is going through something so we are not alone.. I'm sure that was cathartic. Hope your creative juices come back even stronger.xo
Thank you so much Karen. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Thanks for sharing sadness for me ends with a more mature approach to life. My thoughts are with you take all the time you need I am certain there is not a person who subscribes that would think the same. Hugs and good thoughts.❤
Thank you so much Delores. Hugs to you. ❤️
I sympathize. I lost a son & my mother in 2014. I felt lost for about 2 years. Finally, the cloud began to lift & now I can again concentrate on my stitching & textile art.
Hang in there & above all give yourself time to grieve & heal. We all feel better in our own time.
I love your work & find what you share very inspiring.
Judy Immel
Oh Judy, I'm so, so sorry. How awful. Please know that I'm holding you close. ❤️
You are doing what needs to be done, you are honest with yourself and giving yourself time. It will be time to create again and you will find what you need to do when you need to do it. There is no time line on grief. There is working through it and knowing that others are thinking of you and wishing you well as you take this a step, a day, a minute at a time. I hope it is alright that I say God bless you. You are very dear.
Thank you so much Margaret. I really appreciate your kind words. ❤️
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You're welcome ❤️
Thanks for sharing your journey of life with us. I so understand what you’re going through I’ve lost a lot of my friends and family lately! I know it’s part of life but it’s not easy. 🙏♥️
Thank you Lisa. No not easy at all. I'm with you and holding you in my heart.
Thank you for this Ariane, and yes, you are not alone. Sending you so much love my dear
Thank you Laure. I'm thinking of you and wondering if you've moved yet. (I think that's what you said you were going to do.) Sending love back to you. ❤️
@@ArianeZurcher212 aw thanks Ariane
Grief accumulates, my father died when I was 26 and I never mourned him, oh I cried and got mad with him but never mourned because at the time I was a single parent with two very young children and was going through what turned out to be a 12 year divorce and I had to cope. I coped for years and then my mum died we weren't close, mainly because of my sister and I thought I had accepted it. I had "reactive depression " according to the doctor but looney tunes would be a better description - how else can you describe crying in the middle of a major store because I was asked to choose a dessert! Your body and mind need to grieve and if you don't let them there is payback, so take it gently and allow yourself to recover. Gradually the mood will lighten and the lethargy will go and the happy memories will return without the grief. Time may not heal but it does soften the edges. Take care.
Thanks so much Christine. I really appreciate you sharing your experience with this. It helps. ❤️
Watching this video today helped me in particular when you said you had the choice to think about things differently…that really hit home. Please hang onto that and get your groove back. I like having your creativity in my life. And I think you’re great!
Thank you so much Leanne. I so appreciate your message. ❤️
Dear Ariaene… you have lost so
mutch “love-ones” and you now need the time.. your mind, your body… take that time.. and it would never “go away” but become softer… when.. no one now… and when I was living behind the corner (and not in Belgium) I will put my two arm
around you, give you a hig.. whiteout words.. now I am doing that on this way.. we will be waiting for you… big big hug Mieke
Thank you Mieke. That is such a lovely message. I really appreciate it. Sending you hugs right back with love. ❤️
Big hits to your heart...when you heal more.. your memories will give strength and smiles.. be patient a new levrel of existing will begin
Thank you so much Judy. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Ariane, I so enjoy watching your videos and I like the way that you combine talking about art and life. My mom died 2 years ago in late January and I have not fully processed my grief. A lot of other things were going on at the same time and, as the dust settles on that stuff, I find myself thinking more and more about her. As I do this, I'm finding it helpful to do some stitching and also some writing. I hope that you will continue to share your work and your thoughts with us.
Thank you so much Laurie. Writing and stitching... such healing powers both have. ❤️
Grief is where you are and different for each one of us. Thank you for sharing and enabling thru your story. I pray 🙏 for inner Peace and that inner joys little sparks reignite your day. They say time heals but I think time enables us to learn to walk again with grief, one day at a time
Dear Hazel, yes, I agree. Thank you for such a thoughtful message.
I am so glad you are back. You make a difference😊 8:08
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Sending love. ❤ Take the time you need and deserve. Don’t rush yourself. Losing a mother can tap a deep-deep well. I agree . . . all of this is part of the process and we all must go through it. No rain; no rainbows. ❤❤❤
"No rain, no rainbows" I've never heard that before! I will remind myself of that. Thank you for your lovely message. ❤️
Wow goosebumps and tears of emotion. Thank you for sharing your soul and your deepest feelings. Everything is a lesson. Honor your feeling and feel them. This is important for your well-being. Sometimes takes more time and that is ok. Your top priority is you and this is an opportunity to expand in consciousness. Take one moment at a time. Know that your creativity is dormant but is there and it will wait for you. Just for today know that we are with you. Love 💗only love 💗 Stitch your pain with no destination just one stitch at a time.💐
Thank you so much Maria. Your kindness and thoughtful words are so appreciated. And I love seeing your little meditations! They make me so happy. ❤️
So sorry for the pain of those passing. You’re fantastic to put it into words & thoughts. I lost my younger brother, than my mom. Dad followed a year later. I feel lost, even with family a phone call away. Hopefully time will make it better. Take care Ariana. 🙏🏻🥰
Oh Linda... I'm so sorry. I'm holding your hand as we go through this together. ❤️
Ariane thank you for sharing the process with us all. It takes so much courage to be vulnerable and raw with other people. Creativity is at the very core of who you are, I am sure it is hard to be in a place where it feels like it is gone, you are so wise to simply let yourself feel for this time and not run away from it. I am sure when the time is right you will be an even more powerful artist than you are even now for this season.
Oh Connie thank you so much for such a lovely message. I so appreciate it. ❤️
@@ArianeZurcher212 I was sitting here this morning, thinking about you, and working on a cross stitch project. The thought came to mind, I know that it takes a lot of energy ( as an artist ) to create something. That is an energy you don't have at the moment. But feeling so lost and adrift from your creativity it taking an energy you don't have either. What it you tried picking up a small cross stitch or embroidery kit, where someone else has already done the planning, and you just simply rest in the quiet of one stitch at a time? The pleasure of watching something come to life on your canvas is always a good thing.
@@connieschweitzer8163 This is such a great suggestion. I immediately thought about some needle point that I began some 30 plus years ago and STILL haven't finished and so I actually went and pulled that project out and will begin working on it again. My father taught me how to do Petit Point (he was born and raised in Paris to a Swiss Lace designer and importer) I always enjoyed the mindlessness of it. Thank you so much for thinking of me.
@@ArianeZurcher212 It's awesome that you already have something to play with, and more amazing that you could find it so easily!! Take care my friend and peaceful stitching!
There is no time limit on grief, sorry for your loss
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Hello! What courage you show! I believe you have expressed yourself well today. It might not have been a process...but verbally you hit the spot. Please take your time in dealing with this. It is another side of you. It will, and does take time. There will be changes from who and the energy you bring to your art and life. I look forward to what you find. If you plan to share...
Admire you for your openess. Take your time to heal. Thanks for sharing your journey down this grieving path. And as you said be thankful 🙏. We are all here to support you, and that is a blessing.
Thank you Belinda. It is SUCH a blessing. ❤️
Thank you so much Kathleen. I really appreciate your lovely words. ❤️
Dearest Ariane . . . Grief is a consuming being. It's, most times, the price of loving. I feel the joy of loving is balanced by the hell of grief. Sometimes takes years to feel close to "balance." You decide what your normal is, no one else. Generous people give and give and find it difficult to take even a second to breathe. I hope I don't sound like I'm on a proverbial soapbox. ❤️✌️
Rhelda - thank you. I cannot express how much all of these messages mean to me. I love what you said "I feel the joy of loving is balanced by the hell of grief." It really does feel that way. ❤️
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I'm sorry. Thank you.
Thank you so much Diane. I really appreciate it. ❤️
Have you listened to Anderson Coopers podcast about grief - All There Is With Anderson Cooper? Some episodes are definitely better than others, the ones dated 10/12 and 10/26 were the best in my mind. The one with Stepen Colbert talks about being grateful for grief. I'm not sure I agree, I think it was just his way of coping with tremendous loss.
This vlog should be the least of your concerns, unless it brings you some kind of comfort doing it. I'm also going to go out on a limb here - it's worth mentioning that if these feelings go on for too long, you may want to think about talking to a professional. Sadness and grief can cross a line to a place that is hard to get out of by yourself. I am in no way suggesting that that is where you are now, sometimes we just need to be aware. It's interesting, the vlogs that I enjoy the most are ones where the individual has things going on in their life. Sometimes life interferes and they disappear for a while. It's always nice to see them come back. Their art or craft may be the main reason they do it, but I think it also helps them with whatever else they might be going through. I hope you find some peace of mind soon. January can drag a person down even in the best of times.
Thank you Judith. I haven't listened to Anderson Cooper, though I enjoy his work and read his book The Rainbow Comes and Goes: amzn.to/3XkToxH I'll look for his podcast. Thank you for suggesting it and for your kind words. ❤️
Ariane, death of a loved one either human or animal is great and never leaves us. The pain subsides overtime,but really never goes away. There will always be something you do or is said that will bring you a memory followed by sadness. Embrace these feelings of love that will come and go. Do what you feel helps you maintain during this time and that makes you happy. That is all that counts. Love on hubby, he needs you as much as you need him right now. Just know that we are behind you and will wait no matter how long it takes.......❤❤❤take care. Cj
Thank you so much CJ. I really appreciate your thoughtful words. So true. I'm thinking of you and sending you hugs. ❤️
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Even though we have never met in person please know I care about you and appreciate what you have given me. For one you introduced Stef Francis shop to me. Have you thought about doing Rachel and Sarah slow stitch project? It is over at Roxy Creations. Maybe the prompts they give will help you with your mojo. Much love. Juanette
Thank you Juanette. I so appreciate you. ❤️
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I’m so sorry..
Thank you Deirdre! From one cat lover to another ❤️💕❤️
How about a tribute to Merlin theme?
As one of my brother's loves to say: Who knows? ❤️😂❤️
I’m not sure you will see this. I just happened upon you. My your skills! Such beautiful art! Loss. Loss is so very painful. It seems we can’t avoid it. It will happen. I see you haven’t felt that creative energy yet. At least not to post. That’s ok. We all respond to loss differently. I’m so very sorry. I’ll be praying for you. Remember God loves you. He never said we would have an easy life, but did promise he would be there in the loss, in the pain, in losing our way. Jesus Christ loves you so much he gave his life that you, and me, that all of us could have eternal life. I pray you are well, safe, loved and healing. John 3:16.
Thank you for the kind words.
I’m working just not recording and staying away from social media in general these days. Some day I’ll get back to taping maybe, just not ready to at the moment.