The Most Important Practice

Calligraphy Art:

Remember: the most important practice is just getting back on the wagon.

Media:

Watercolor, pastel, watercolor ground, graphite pencil, steel pointed pen on paper

Dimensions:

5 5/16″ x 5 1/2″”

Creation Notes:

My life goes better when I engage in certain practices on a daily basis. Meditating, for example. And writing. And making art. And making music. And clutterbusting, too.

I’d like to be able to say that I engage in each one of these things every single day. And although I could say it, alas, it would not be the truth.

It’s nigh impossible to do everything I’d like, every single day, but I still aim to do at least a good chunk of them. And I even fail at that sometimes.

The key in maintaining optimal happiness and quality of life, though, is not 100% consistency, but rather self-compassion when I stumble. And most important, getting back on the wagon.

Falling off does not mean you’re a failure, it just means it’s time to take notice:

• Look at why you fell off
• Notice how it feels when you’re off track
• Remind yourself how it feels when you’re on track

And then just get right back on the wagon and take a fresh start. No whippings, no guilt.

Onward, ho!

In the Collection of:

The artist (that’s me!)

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