Stumbling on Happiness *
When out-of-the-blue good fortune bursts upon us, it’s in our best interests to be prepared to change our plans. In this article “Stumbling on Happiness *”, I trust my heart — and follow all the other advice I’ve been giving you loyal readers of Fresh Horses.
Stumbling on Happiness *
We plan our lives, like our art projects, with a view to a successful outcome. Often things don’t turn out quite the way we expected.
Three and a half years ago when I began Heartsong Studio as a business, I knew I could help clients discover, uncover and recover their wild creative potential. My plan was to focus on this work to give meaning to my life after my elderly husband with Alzheimer’s was in permanent care.
But my future didn’t unfold at all as I’d imagined. One problem was that the time spent teaching and on other activities necessary to running a business severely cut into the time I could devote to my primary interest — artmaking.
Sometimes — perhaps once in a lifetime — we may stumble on true happiness.
A fortunate turn of events I could not have imagined has changed the direction of my life for the next 30 or so years that may be allowed me. This newborn fulfillment within my life has given it a purpose and joy, but has made it impractical to devote adequate time to also continue with my web-based business.
So, this is the final Fresh Horses newsletter.
I’ve enjoyed my interrelationship with every one of my clients and learned a great deal from each of you. I’ve enjoyed and grown from writing this newsletter and from the thoughtful responses it has provoked from my readers.
Heartsong Studio website will remain up for a several months with its archive of Fresh Horses back issues. You will still be able to write comments on any of the articles.
Although I am shutting down the storefront, I remain interested in your artistic development and am open to exchanges of creative ideas. I would welcome all correspondence that you may wish to send in future to celeste@heartsongstudio.com.
I hope you will draw encouragement from my example.
No matter what age you are at or stage in life, if you feel within you the urge to create, that of itself is proof of your potential. Please join me in continuing to uncover and evolve your creative expression, as a vital way to sustain your health and happiness.
Love,
Celeste
*”Stumbling on Happiness” is a book by Daniel Gilbert.
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Sounds like it’s time for a tea together, Celeste. I’m feeling happy for you and don’t even know what’s happening!!
But if you’re happy, that is a wonderful thing. Revel in it!
Til soon,
Julie (and Peter)
I am delighted for you that your plans turned out in a happy and un-expected direction which will also give you more creative time.
I am also sad not to receive your newsletter and not have any more opportunity to join in new classes.
Please put me on a waiting list, if you ever decide to offer new virtual courses.
Au revoir
Catherine
Dear Celeste,
I’m probably not the only one intrigued to know what you’re moving on to do next….
Meanwhile, many thanks for helping me open my heart to art!
Wishing you much happiness,
Love, May
Love to you both, Julie ! I’ll call you soon. xo, Celeste
Great idea, Catherine. I will start a waiting list. I’ll be talking with you a bientot. Love, Celeste
Thanks, May for your good wishes. Who knows, I might just post a new painting on Fresh Horses in awhile. Your work probably had some effect on my healing too.
Congratulations, Celeste! Sounds intriguing and wonderful. All the best!
Thank you, Jocelyn ! Best wishes to you too.
Hey Celeste:
I saw your post recently on Mark’s blog and just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you today. I hope you are well and happy dear.
xoxo
Char
Hey Hi yourself Char!
I am extremely happy to be sure. The large painting I finished last year with the working title :”After all this time…” has finally found its true name: “Source Eternal”. Before, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to call it that, but that’s what it is. It’s photo is in the article called: “Never enough time to make art” @
http://heartsongstudio.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=166
I hope you are happy too Char. I remember you as being very enthusiastic about just about everything.