OMG. Were you spying on me yesterday??? LOL. I am going through some drama that I am HOPING to get resolved in less than an hour when I speak to this person. It has affected my art today. I don't want to work on anything creative until I speak to this person. Thanks to this video, I am reminded to really LISTEN to this person, see her side of things, and go from there. My stomach is in knots, but I'm hoping that our issue will be resolved to the satisfaction of us both. Again, THANK YOU!!!!!!
Interesting coincidence. I had been going through some intense drama with (now former) friends. After helping them with a series of manufactured crises, and dealing with their hysteria, trying to "be there" for them, I finally broke. That day was NOT fun (to put it mildly). After crying myself into exhaustion I finally slept. I woke up saying "that's it, I'm done". I waited a couple more days to make sure of my decision before saying anything to them. After almost a week of having an anxiety attack at the mere thought of talking to them, I realised that yes indeed, I was done. I did let them know and then broke off all future abilities to contact. My life and health has gotten much better since. While I do wish them well, I wish them well far away from me. There comes a time when the best way to deal with a situation that gradually became toxic is to simply leave.
I've been absent due to health issues, but glad I got a chance to catch-up a bit with you. I recently heard a quote I'd like to share with you, "We only look to get from others what we do not give ourselves." - Edward Edinger Sending big hugs to you and Klee. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 There is personal power found in simply not caring.
The crazy thing is that I spent time recently dealing with some drama. (Even with cops showing up to my door). I prayed and picked up my brush and started painting. Since then all the drama has stopped. Praise God! I think it’s true when they say to focus on Jesus rather than the storm. I love your art and positive attitude. And you are right about our hearts and mind being important for maintaining peace. For me the only way to do that is to read my Bible. I appreciate all your advice and I’ll check out your adventure videos. Have a blessed day. ❤🙏🏻
Wow! Thank you for this video. I will probably listen to it multiple times because the message you send through it is so spot on. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you and Klee are doing well. I'm looking forward to the adventure videos next week.
So wise!!! Yes, it’s so true people have very different perspectives on everything. And emotional wounds are very difficult to heal … wishing you all much needed peace.
Yes, you Hit the nail. Drama on the home front with our Mobile Home Park. I've planned our exit strategy. ( Moving) As their behavior is interfering with our lives and my ability to create artwork. 😢😢. I need a bigger art studio anyways. Thank you for sharing this video. Btw, I liked the second half.
Hello R&K! Would have liked for you to mention the where’s and when’s about your concert, festival, and solo exhibition. Sending Bear Hugs to you both!!!💐
All good advice...however, sometimes one really is dealing with someone who is just completely WRONG. In my experience, I decided to be the bigger person and apologize and kiss their butt and stroke their ego until I was back in their good graces. HOT TIP - it didn't last. They now expect to be the victim in any disagreement and are even exaggerating situations to be the victim. They think they found someone in me to play this role for them. WRONG again. I have decided the relationship is not worth saving as their actions have proven that they never actually were a friend to begin with. And they love telling anyone who will listen their "poor me" stories. I decided to stop participating. If you quit feeding something, it will look elsewhere for food. Good luck.
There are some really helpful tips here for staying calm and dealing with disagreements! I know many feel less creative when drama is happening! If it is a small amount it actually pushes me to create as an outlet. But if it is large the overwhelm just makes me lethargic! As to the “cold shoulder”, I think many people have experienced this from family and friends! I don’t think it is just artists! But I think it is more common because of the perception of artists as starving, that still prevails. But also I found that as someone who left corporate work, people just expect us to make full time pay right away. Some don’t understand building a community of collectors and supporters. Trading time for instant money from an employer may suck but in their eyes, in a way, it is simpler than pursuing your passions! So my point is, I understand people’s perception/expectation. I still love them! But I have to live my life for me not them!
hi. Rafi Klee. how are you doing, stay happy no matter what... i needed this video, because something strange, happened to me yesterday. what., i was due at an important appointment, for my career. oh well i turn up 20mts early. i wait and wait no one, at the building. i was there 40mts in total, no one turns up...i thought set up? i smiled at myself, oh dear the envious everywhere. i thought, i have done my weeks big food shop, it is in my car boot...1. i have fresh foods and 2. i got to use my app. the voice gps, road directions? it worked like a dream, first time. although the last 1mt, got stuffed, it lead me around the block, the third time, i drove like a snail and the location i nailed. okay i guess 3, i drove home via gps voice, in the pitch black night. arrived in house, made a fresh dinner in 20mts and enjoyed... i have decided, stuff the envious, i will not participate again? as professionally again. Amen...good luck yo THEM all. i did it my way...cheers to them...Thanky Rafi and Klee...stay on task and TAKE CARE of You...
Art isn't one of those careers you can escape into when your personal life sucks. Everything going on in your life will affect your art. But, like you said, maybe a negative experience can have an interesting impact on your artwork.
I have persons in my life that are daily energy drains and I haven't created anything physical in years. I have continued making digital art however. That said I want a walk-don't walk sign now. How did you get lucky enough to find that? Heidi
I just went thru a conflict with a group member and yes it sucked. Not really sure if it was resolved and it put a damper on my happy feelings within this group. Luckily I am getting past it.
