A New Dawn (embracing change)

Good Morning Lovelies! Thanks for sharing your Sunday adventures with me yesterday. Sunday seems to be a day where anything can happen in our lives. But this one was tranquil and enlightening. In fact, I began stewing over some notions and acknowledging the stirrings going on within. Mind if I share? There's been some changes in my life that are affecting me daily and transforming who I am ... here with you, at work, in relationships, and in my art. 

Hopefully in the long run for the better. 

I awoke yesterday and began dressing, realizing that I simply had nothing to wear. Really. My eyes scanned over the rows of pretty vintage items, jeans, sweaters, frilly frocks, etc.. All lovely. Some very endearing and special to me but none that fit my current body. Ugh.. Changes. 

Fast changes. Changes outside of my control. Changes continuing despite (a very restrictive) diet, exercise, and supplements.  

You see, over the past year I have been struggling with some perplexing changes in my body. And it wasn't until recently that I found a helpful health practitioner who is now searching to find out exactly what is going on. Last weekend I completed a battery of tests. Today I go to a Cardiologist for more testing. And waiting ... waiting for some sort of answer to these questions. 

So I take one day at a time and try to see the silver lining in this situation. Fortunately through this fabulous community of bloggers I have met some women who are struggling with similar symptoms or have other health problems that create daily challenges. Its actually pretty inspiring and down right hopeful to see how these women not only discover beauty in the everyday but pursue a passionate creativity. Creating breath taking works of art with soul, spirit and hope.. 

Always hope. 

Maybe its that hope which has been driving me back to my own studio lately. My body may be lacking but my creative spirit feels open, fresh, free and unhindered. In fact the visuals and artistry in my imagination are pretty amazing. I wish I could just insert a USB cable and download them for you now. But alas, like any great work, it takes time. 

And maybe I will have more time now as I take steps to slow myself. Rest and reflect. 

I wanted to share with you my story for now so you will understand if I need breaks or if I only post images (since one of my symptoms is cloudy thinking or brain fog which makes it difficult to process information or create coherent sentences). 

Thank you for your love and support and continuing with me on this journey! 

As of now, I have some great posts for this week and continue to be inspired by lovely imagery. 

So.. shall we enter into change together? One step at a time.... 

And how about you? What are the changes in your life now? 

images: great new to me shop, Katya Horner of slight clutter photography ... a fellow Texan!

 

Comments

[miss b]

oh dear darling, your post is so inspirational and simply reading it made me realize that we all have such a great power of redirecting our thoughts, our minds and our actions into recreating us and creating wonders.

change is everywhere around us, i believe is just behind our comfort zone, just waiting for us to make a step or to be push inside of it. however we get there, i believe that this great power makes us strong, keeps us hoping and moving forward, it's the power we get from love, from beauty, from life itself. i believe you have a great power and i so admire you!

I wish all the best, hope everything will be just fine!

and thank you!

love,

b.

[Terri]

Heather, I hope you find some answers soon and until then... peace, beauty and hope. I'm a big believer in the healing power of art (I loved your earlier post on the subject!) and hope that will help you get through this period of time.

As for my changes... I've got a big one brewing. I'm about to go from having a full-time job outside the home to being a stay-at-home mom. I must say, though, I'm looking forward to the change.

[Down and Out Chic]

i do hope that the doctors find something with all of these tests. some sort of answer so that you can begin to fully recover.
i too am facing lots of changes (not health wise) but some big things will be happening this year and needless to say, i'm a bit stressed. deep breaths. i'm trying to take each day as it comes. i'll be thinking about you and sending positive vibes your way!

[Heather]

Thank you Terri! Such beautiful sentiments and thanks for sharing about your changes. I will be thinking of you because that is such a HUGE change and hopefully for you for the better. And will open doors to your own creativity. Thanks for spending time with me here.

[Nuit]

Oh Heather... this one post was so beautiful. You are so right, changes can make us feel a little bit out of place but they are always for the better. I have been feeling that way for a while also, new job, new responsibilities, a lot of traveling, my son needs help and attention and I try and juggle it all!!! but in the end I know we will be fine and this is definitely for teh best.

luvs!

[Iris]

So great you keep posting while in this insecure and nasty situation. I hope all the testing is not too uncomfortable.
The change in my life is that I have started thinking about my career and whether I should stay in the safe zone for another while, or whether I should try to follow my creative side and explore very unknown territory. Not an easy decision for a control freak like me, and for sure one that will keep me busy for some time...
Hugs, Iris

[Krista]

Hi luv. Wishing I could give you a big hug. You just described the last few years of my life. I had to laugh because I wrote about it on my blog today too. It must be the day to be brave and honest. :-) Hoping you find answers soon and ideas for how to get whole and strong again. Lots of changes for me too - moving to a more healthy climate for me, leaving family and friends, starting over in a new country. It's exciting and scary. :-)

[Lee]

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saw your site through Kristie Barnett's blogsite and thought I'd check it out. Read that you were struggling with some health issues that sounded familiar to me. Wanted to give you a heads up on a special nutrition class that is being offered by Ann Marie with Cheeseslave and Real Food Media. Please read the description here

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[linden]

I too an going through a health challenge right now. It is good to be able to connect with others that are blogging and also facing these challenges. I found your blog though Decor8....its one of my new favorite places to visit. We can do it right?!