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Linda dewing's avatar

Thanks for expressing this and all best for this aft! Hope to be there!

Cecilia Stanford's avatar

Oh yes!

Been there, done all of that doubt, and still do, but in the end the compulsion to make Something-with-my-hands, always prevails. Despite my mind's best efforts to sabotage,

Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

Relate and admire in equal parts! Thanks for these book recs, will definitely check those out.

I appreciate your honesty and insight as always, Karen xo

Jerry's avatar

Great post Karen. Ah, the Art of accepting who we are and what we create. Sometimes it is better not to think and “Just do it” . ( credit Nike).

Gasbarro Studio's avatar

Beautiful Karen. Ageing answered many of the youthful questions.

Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thank you Frank!

Karole Nicholson's avatar

Thanks for sharing with honestly Karen and for sharing resources. It helps to know we are not alone in our thoughts and feelings related to "being good enough".

Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Yes, we share more than we realize, right?

Darcey's avatar

Truly about all living! I am five days out from valve replacement. There is a lot of fear and life right there. ♥️♥️♥️

Jerry's avatar

Care

Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

OH my Darce.. you've joined the heart club!! ♥️ I wish you a strong recovery.. it's a long one.. sending love and hugs!

Darcey's avatar

I did the trans catheter via femoral artery. Hey! We have been friends so long why not be in heart club together.

Cindy Horovitz Wilson's avatar

Karen, this is a wonderfully thought-provoking warm and honest examination of our journey as artists. Well done!

Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thank you Cindy... we are all on our journeys for sure.

Sharan A Carney's avatar

Art and Fear! What a book…❣️

Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

I've had it for decades, and it still resonates....