Lately, I find myself doomscrolling. A lot. It feels like the world is crashing. Looming recession and trade wars create such uncertainty about the future in my mind. It brings back memories of my Nana telling me about growing up during the Great Depression, and I wonder how an economic depression would look today. How would it impact everyday families? What can we do?
What can I do?
When I think of my family and my community, I believe the best place is to work on myself. To build my own resilience and take time to disconnect from the doom.
I am going to make more art. Meaningful art, silly art, pretty art, terrible art. All the art, and encourage others to make art.
I’m going to garden, touch literal grass, and know that this place is okay (and be thankful the rain has finally stopped iykyk).
I’m going to be more gentle with my children. Striving for an abstract perfection is not as important as knowing their hearts and souls.
Hope these things help. I probably will still doom scroll. But it’s nice to have a plan when it’s too much.
How are you going during these times?
I’d like to hear.
Before I finish, I would like to share a piece i started this morning. I’ll share when it’s done.
Also, if you are interested I finally started an online shop where you can find my hand made art journals.
Sarah
P.s.
I completed the paintings before I finished the post! They are for sale as stickers and prints on Redbubble, and the original are on Madeit
Sarah Rudge 