I’ve been thinking about guardian angels a lot lately. The few memories I have from second-grade parochial-school imply that guardian angels are the only thing we learned that year. The idea that an angel was assigned to me and me alone to keep me safe was clearly a big deal in my little 7-year old heart and mind. It has stayed with me ever since.
There have been so many moments in life where I know my guardian angel was working on overtime! She’s played a hand in protecting me (and those around me) from some terrible accidents. And she’s especially been there for all the reckless (aka stupid) things I’ve done.
So why am I telling you this? I was thinking how this relates to painting. Sometimes we’ll get into a painting and get stymied, not sure how to keep it moving. This is a good time to trust your guardian angel. When you get to that point, then steel yourself and make a risky move. Then trust that your guardian angel (or inspiration, or intuition, or all your years of training—whatever you want to call it) is going to back you up.
Here is an example. Before and after a bold move.
This painting needed something to tie it together.
Getting out a spray bottle opened me up to adding more texture and layers.
I got out the spray bottle, and my angel took it from there. This is still one of my favorite paintings.
But, you say, you are not an artist. Well, you might not paint, but you are the creator of your life and your story. Perhaps there is a safe, comfortable place you are staying in right now. Maybe it’s time to make that bold move, to take that risk and put yourself out there. Is it a job change? A new project? A relationship?
I like the saying, “Jump and the net will appear.”
You just have to have faith. If you are not sure about your guardian angel, I’ll be glad to loan you mine! I know she’s good at her job!
Do you have a guardian angel?
