A Blessing for All Artists Everywhere

[Susan]

A Blessing for All Artists (Writers/Poets/Painters/Sculptors/Musicians/Dancers)
and the Artist Within Each of Us.

• May the time you find to develop your talents be sacred and abundant

• May you be surrounded by people who encourage you in small and large ways

• May you develop a tough skin and a supple heart

• May you trust your creative process and express yourself with a true and unwavering voice

• May you be rewarded financially for all your efforts

• May any struggle you face make you stronger, so that you persevere and continue on the path

• May you grow in confidence, seeing clearly your value and worth

• May you be appreciated, in your lifetime, for the gift of healing you offer the world

© Susan Gabriel
http://www.susangabriel.com

[Amanda]

I need that tough skin...

[Susan]

Me, too!

[Susan]

teri wrote: "That's beautiful, Susan. Thank you!"

Thanks, Teri. My motivation for writing this piece was seeing so many writers (myself included) struggling to get their work noticed in a consumer-driven culture where creativity is not always honored or valued.

I think we need all the encouragement we can get!

[Lizzi]

Thank you so much for the beautiful piece. The artist within us all need encouragement from time to time. I hope you don't mind, but I'm planning on writing this in my journal/diary/agenda for said encouragement.

[Susan]

I'd be honored. :)