When I returned to Albuquerque, I found out the clinic in Taos had to close due to a lack of funding. I also found out they cut back my teaching hours for the afterschool program. In the followng weeks, my business was meager. I began to wonder if I was supposed to be here.

I was still very busy taking care of Sky and organizing my life. I felt like I was spinnig my wheels to accomplish anything. Finally, the last week of January, I put Sky in a home daycare. I didn't dare breathe, though. I had to be productive, lest it all be a waste.  When David returned from Mexico, he took over the childcare, and I continued my routine.

As it turns out, all challenges lead to good things.  I don't mind the winter cold because my inner fire of passion is ignited in my work.  I don't mind working hard because I am following my path, not someone else's.  Having a schedule is helpful as a foundation from which I can grow and be spontaneous.  I am nurturing some art projects and de-cluttering my space.

I am starting an Artist's Way group Thursday evenings from 7-9pm. It's free and anyone is welcome to join as long as they buy the book and are willing to do some self-work. I have done it in the past and found it very empowering, especially when one is stuck due to self-sabotaging habits.