It just feels odd to be so creative and crazy at the same time. And yet… And yet, this is exactly who I am. Somehow, I’ve come home to myself through the backdoor. And it’s all okay. More than okay, I’m at peace with the pain. I can breathe through the hopelessness. I find comfort during the hysteria. I am living in a place of sufficiency even while the brain demons scream that I’m not. And sorta loving that all this contradiction and friction seems to be making art.
The Journey Continues
SandySue Altered
A Mind Divided 
May 29, 2016 @ 10:13:12
‘Your evolution’ is staggering…. breathtaking … spectacular in it’s creation. …and you, embracing all of it, are the rarest of souls..a Powerhouse of unconditional Love……
May 30, 2016 @ 08:13:51
Thanks for always being there/here for me, Laney. Hope to squeeze you soon.
May 29, 2016 @ 10:38:01
“Somehow, I’ve come home to myself through the backdoor.” Fabulous.
May 30, 2016 @ 08:13:18
🙂
May 29, 2016 @ 12:50:20
You are indeed a fascinating person. Every aspect of you is you and that is what makes you fascinating. If it aint broke don’t fix it..
May 30, 2016 @ 08:12:59
yeah, thanks, Dee. Some bits are more fun than others. 🙂
May 29, 2016 @ 22:47:26
I love these! What do you call this kind of art? Did you make them from old books? I’m going to look around your site and see what I can find!
May 30, 2016 @ 08:11:49
It’s called art journaling. I made this journal years ago from watercolor paper and book board, but I’m preparing an old spiral-bound sketch book to use next by painting the pages with gesso.
The art itself is anything that you love—images, color, words. I love collage and junk.
You might try visiting Teesha Moore’s website to learn more.
http://teeshamoore.com
May 30, 2016 @ 08:28:46
Thanks for your reply. I will check out that site.
Jun 03, 2016 @ 08:37:47
On your list of Blessings, what does number 118 mean? (8T)
Jun 03, 2016 @ 17:31:38
Goodness! I didn’t think anyone would actually try to READ those blessings! #118 is “ST”—a person’s initials.
Jun 04, 2016 @ 09:29:35
Would you give up your art to be quote-unquote normal? That’s a personal and rather presumptuous question on my part, I realize. But I do like where your creativity takes you.
Jun 04, 2016 @ 13:51:32
People have been asking bipolar creatives that question as far back as Lord Byron. My honest answer is “I don’t know.” Would I need my creativity if I didn’t have a mental illness?
Jun 04, 2016 @ 09:30:18
PS. I’ve nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog Award, should you be so inclined to accept. https://practicallywise.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/fellow-lovelies/
Jun 04, 2016 @ 13:52:14
Thank you for the honor, Nancy.
Jun 23, 2016 @ 10:05:39
Great awareness AND creativity Sandy!!
Jun 25, 2016 @ 23:45:39
🙂