Less Control, More Trust

part of a work in progress on the art table,

painting is often a good way to quiet my mind and connect to my Higher Power

"Letting go of my insistence for immediate gratification, I relax into the better working-out of details and dimensions hidden from my view."

~ Julia Cameron, Prayers to the Great Creator

This past weekend I erased my whiteboard full of plans and to-do's to make room for Ms Cameron's words above. When I physically cringed at the first swipe of the eraser I realized just how much I needed them in full view.

These days my insistence for immediate gratification is high and my ability to relax into the better working-out of details by something bigger than myself - the Universe, my Higher Power, whatever you want to call it - is low. I'm not trusting, I'm trying to control. A lot. Frankly it's draining.

Though my chest tightens at the thought, it's time to loosen the grip. A little less control, a little more trust.

Thank you Ms Cameron for the reminder.

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Are there parts of your life that could benefit from a bit of letting go? How do you feel about loosening your grip and seeing how things unfold?

Comments

[Pauline Leger]

Control... the dreaded "C" word. :-)

If i've learned anything so far, it's that 'control' and 'ART' do not belong in the same sentence. Not the easiest thing to do - to let go... but so worth it. The magic begins to happen when we learn to let go and simply TRUST. But you have discovered this already. I can tell by your paintings... xoxo

[Steph]

Thank you Pauline, dreaded "C" word indeed. Painting is one of the only places I can truly let go of control. It's been very good for me that way, an excellent place to practice trust. : )

[Paula]

Great post and a beautiful blog-love it!