Three Pears

I think it's always a good idea to keep life as simple as possible. I tend not to live life in the simple lane. It's a challenge. In painting, this is good advice. Again, I tend not to follow the simple path. I get myself into a corner almost every time. The mermaid paintings that I started this past July are a good example. I have these six paintings that are poster size. They all have excellent starts to about being half-way done. Then I had a melt down. I stopped painting. I've since learned that resistance is my enemy. I read a little about that from Steven Pressfield's book "The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Creative Battles." He names the enemy. Resistance is my enemy in practically every area of my life! So I posted a few reminders around and fight this battle every day now. Resistance to doing what I love, what I should, what's good for me, etc., etc. It's progressively changing me. Why do I do anything other than paint, read, write, listen to great music, think and maybe get out and take some pictures once in a while and think some more. How many times have I opted to do the dishes instead! The enemy has a name. Now to fight...and hopefully win.