Illustrating Burn-Out

Little Match Girl

Is burning herself out

After a long period of making and writing and painting and developing… I needed a break. This painting illustrates the concept of burn out. We all experience this at one time or another. This is why it’s so important to replenish ourselves. Sleep, eat, laugh, hold hands, cuddle a pet, watch a disaster movie, etc. Whatever your jam, give yourself a chance to re-boot.

Think of how flowering plants feel after a summer’s worth of blooms. They retreat. They hunker down. They hibernate. So as spring approaches, I’ll be venturing out into the garden to dig and prepare the ground for growth. And as I do, maybe my mind can prepare my creativity for growth as well.

Creative Tip:

Try planting several seeds in your garden or in a pot (literally, go on, plant some). And as you do, imagine each one of those seeds is an idea. Now, let those ideas percolate in your mind. Water them, give them light and a bit of fertilizer. Then watch them grow.