Because we all need permission slips from time to time.
On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share a short and sweet creative pep talk for artists and creatives: a permission slip for your artist soul. Tune in!
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This is a permission slip for you
to create only for yourself,
or to hide all your paintings in a drawer until you feel comfortable sharing them.
This is a permission slip for you
to create your art for public consumption
or to sell your art
or to gift your art, or display your creations
or to leave your beautiful work on the sidewalk for strangers to find and enjoy.
This is a permission slip for you
to stop selling your art,
This is a permission slip for you
to paint every single day because it makes your soul sing
or to paint only when the mood strikes, because that’s just how you roll
to pack away your paints for a while, because you’d rather focus on something else.
This is a permission slip for you
to call yourself an artist even if you don’t create every day
even if no one sees your work
or if thousands of people see your work
if you’ve been to art school
or never had an art education
if you create, you are an artist.
This is a permission slip for you
to put up a do not disturb sign on your door
and loose yourself in your art.
This is a permission slip for you
to rest
to pause
to learn again
to start afresh
to paint over your art
to cut up your art and use it in something else.
This is a permission slip for you
use it as you will
use it in service of your art
use it in service of your heart
use it in service of your soul
use it to create the most beautiful, the most glorious art.
And yes, your life can be your art.
This is a permission slip for you.
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Loved this post, Shinjini! Seems this was written for me especially!! Your words gave me the nudge that I so needed, to be able to pull myself up from feeling empty because I’ve not been creating any art for months now.
Of course, my plate is full at the moment and I’m really struggling to make time for the bare essentials but you know what, if I’m really focused, I’ll probably find my way to do what the heart has been wanting to do for long. I’m pretty sure of that.
Thank you so much for writing this post, Shinjini. I’m sure there are many like me who will find immense value in reading this.
So glad it gave you the nudge that you need to make some art. It can feel difficult when our plates are already full, but if the heart is longing for something, I do believe we can squeeze out some time for it. And when we do, I think we start to find an ease in the stress, too. That has been my experience!
Hey Shinjini, nice to hear you. I totally agree that we need permission to do everything even for our own selves. It’s like we want to convince our subconscious mind that we are doing this purposefully and it will benefit all.
Very aptly written.
Sometimes it really is just about convincing ourselves that what we want to do is valid!
It is wonderful to listen to your voice. I feel these are lovely affirmations too allowing me to be kind to myself as a creative person.
Thanks, Raj! And I’m really glad you find that these little permission slips help you be kinder to yourself.
What a lovely lovely post. Thoughtful, soulful. The idea of creating with ease and comfort and joy is refreshing and strangely freeing.
It is, isn’t it? Especially when seemingly everywhere you look, people are just hustling harder!
This is so beautiful, Shinjini. Looking at your work only I was motivated to get back to painting and it has been a while since I painted anything. Time to get something done. These affirmations are needed for every creative soul.
Yay! I’m always thrilled when I can motivate people to making more art. I’d love to see what you paint. And I’m so glad you enjoyed these affirmations.