Tearing down a few walls

1) life has a way of reminding you of what's really important & 2) I've been way too concerned about myself lately. In an earlier post I mentioned that I'd been working on myself, taking time, trying to tear down these walls I've built around myself. I'm one who's been afraid to let anyone see the real me lest they scream & run the other way. (lest - is that even a real word?) I'm very guarded in my relationships in real life & even online. Heck, I haven't even posted a real picture of myself on this blog! Seriously, I have issues. But I do realize that my issues are pretty insignificant. There are so many around me who have been battling cancer, trying to save marriages & just trying to make ends meet. That song by Matthew West sums it up pretty well.

In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world
Population: me

I'm going to try to live outside my own little world this week & do something for someone else. Not just the normal things I do everyday around the house, but maybe do something for a stranger or maybe help a friend anonomously. I'll let you know what I come up with. If you've got ideas, please let me know.




On another note, I am sooo looking forward to tomorrow. Falling for You - Art journaling class starts tomorrow! WooHoo!! It's finally starting to feel like fall. Temps are getting into the 50s at night. Thats when I love to open the windows & let the crisp cool air in. I'm anxious to start this class & see what Molly has in store for us.

Are you Brave???

Just a journal page I made today. The photos don't show the depth of colors very well, but it does capture the brightness of the yellows/oranges. Have you looked at the date? 10-01-10 love it! I also love exploring the blog world. I start at one of my favorites, then hop on over to someone they love, then click on one of their favorites & so on - the next thing you know you're far from where you've started and you've probably met some amazing people. Today I was hopping around & found a new online class that look wonderful. I've seen several lately, so over the next few days, we'll take a look @ some of them.

http://bravegirlsclub.com/blog/

Have you heard of the Brave Girl Camps? They sound amazing. The describe it as five days of life-changing fun for women... It was specifically designed to help women find their own individual path in a fun and lasting and deeply personal way. It sounds like there's exquisite food and it's a place to make, see & share beautiful things. If I lived closer to Idaho, I'd sign up in a heartbeat.

Luckily, they have an online course starting Jan 1, 2011 (1-1-11 another great date). It promises 6 weeks of soul restoration. A time to restore out dreams, our favorite things, and make a beautiful place for our souls to live...all while having a blast making art to help us remember. Well, I love making & creating, so I'm seriously thinking about signing up. I joined the Brave Girls facebook page & have love receiving their daily posts...very inspiring. What do you think? Do you have a favorite blog or online class I should see?