Just as the seasons change, we, too, are shaped by what we choose to hold onto and what we let go of. Some of these are intentional choices, shaping our experiences for the better, but often, life hands us changes beyond our control—challenges that alter our path and lead us into new territory, ready or not.
Life moves fast, and as a memory keeper, documenting my story through art allows me to slow down and reflect. It’s a rare space where I can pause and dwell in the moment, even when so much feels out of my control.
While I can’t dictate life’s pace or its twists and turns, I can choose to pause, reflect, and create something that captures my feelings visually. The process itself allows clarity to emerge, helping me see the beauty in the journey I’m being led on.
Home by Rachel
These moments of reflection during my creative time help me to put things into perspective and give me time to put my thoughts in order.
Do you do a lot of thinking during your creative time and feel it’s a meditative experience? Let me know in the comments . . .
As we step into the Autumn, the ever changing landscape around me encourages me to slow down a little and be thankful for where I’m at, where I’ve come from and to accept that some change is inevitable.
Here are some other pieces of artistry and memory keeping from the team and I themed around dwelling, transitioning and evolving that will maybe inspire you, ready for the next time you have an opportunity to create yourself.
In the home by Rachel
Sweet Dreams by Monica
Home by Lynette
Dappled Sun by Rachel
Seasons of self by Christa
Home (the other view!) by Rachel
Digital Art Assets on Sale
If you like the textures and embellishments in today’s inspirational images they are new and available for sale:
Flux - Brand new to Scraps for the Color Play Event for October 2024 (Save 50% on the Kit through Monday 28th OCT ‘24)
Flux is a reflection of life’s constant motion where we evolve, shift, and add or shed layers of ourselves through time.
Inspired by the transient beauty of nature and the changing seasons, this collection explores the pluses and minuses we encounter—the moments we gain, the layers we peel away, and the parts of us that remain. Flux invites you to embrace life’s ever-moving paths and evolving self.
Dwell - Brand new to the LilyPad for the Memory Pockets Monthly (Save 20% on the Kit through Sunday 27th OCT ‘24)
Rooted in the stories and people and details that our hearts cling to. It's inspired by our focal points and heartsongs and gratitudes.
The DWELL collection celebrates the details of our homes and hearts both literally and figuratively, helping us to keep our lenses focused upon what brings us joy and warmth.
Unfolding - Brand new to the LilyPad (Save 40% on the bundle or 20% on the Kit and add on pack through Sunday 27th OCT ‘24 - take care when shopping as this was previously launched in my Oscraps shop first)
Celebratingthe art of change and inspired by the delicate transition of one season into the next, this collection blends organic textures with nature inspired elements and invites you to document the subtle beauty of life’s unfolding moments.
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Enjoy the weekend!