Not Taking Flight



I wish I could say that today
I am taking flight



but I feel a little bit plodding
and uninspired.

This week has been one
of more-than-average frustration
and miscommunication. 

Things seem to be taking longer
than I expect.

The urge to create is quiescent.

A period of germination, I guess.

Anyone else in the doldrums?

Comments

ellen abbott said…
no, not me, thank goodness. sorry to hear you are though. Last summer I came out of an uninspired period that lasted about two years. I am so happy to be excited about doing the cast glass again.
January 6, 2011 at 10:55 AM
JonesMoore Studio Art, Lisa JonesMoore said…
Oh that "usual" holiday let-down...go to the spa, go to a bookstore, visit the Volunteer Park Conservatory, walk on the beach, even in the rain. Hope you feel better...
January 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Kim Mailhot said…
Heh, you might not believe that the girl who won the title of Squeen for the Day today is feeling funky, but I am. This time of the year is not my best and I struggle with it quite a bit. I turn to the tools that help - art, friends, walks, silliness and take it moment by moment, waiting for the realy fog to lift.
I hope yours does too and that good tools come to you ...
Hugs, Foggy One !
January 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM
foxysue said…
So it would seem my dear! I have tried to cheer myself up!

Sue x
January 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM
beth said…
oh sweetie....here's a hug for those doldrums. this year i haven't had any so far, but check back with me in february....i bet a few days in that month will rock me....in an unfair way.
January 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Unknown said…
sometimes it hits at the strangest times; might be post holiday except that we did not have that big of a holiday to feel let down from. Here I think it comes from too much winter, not enough outside time even when the sun shines; we are supposed to head to warmer climate, but the roads around are not welcoming to the motor home and so we wait, and I feel the unease too. So instead of writing, read. It works for me.
January 6, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Anonymous said…
yeah honey...me too. I 'slightly' wrecked my car TWO times on New years eve day and was in a real funk. Figured it wasn't a good idea to go out NY night so we sat in...safely :)

Feeling better now...hope you are too.
x..x
steph
January 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Relyn Lawson said…
Your photography continues to stun me each time I visit.
January 7, 2011 at 7:33 PM
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