tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9860046.post4890155411138775013..comments2024-03-02T21:22:14.372-05:00Comments on Warrior Girl- Rowena Murillo: Flying Girl Does it Anyway, or Follow Your Bliss 72/100Rowenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07146077261663557342noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9860046.post-78498438041412619942009-08-17T19:05:50.827-04:002009-08-17T19:05:50.827-04:00Rowena - what a fabulous post. You have been an in...Rowena - what a fabulous post. You have been an inspiration to me and many others. I may not have created an object every day, but I am thinking and feeling and being creative every day. Thank you for that.<br />I am trying more challenges, and set 2 projects for myself which I am really enjoying. I am taking creative courses as well and feel that creativity is boiling over!<br />So thanks again!Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9860046.post-8597364281855305972009-08-17T10:39:10.607-04:002009-08-17T10:39:10.607-04:00Hi, Rowena. Maureen really said it all! Anything...Hi, Rowena. Maureen really said it all! Anything else I say will be repetition. However, I will say that your blog posts (and your artwork!) is always so insightful and an inspiration to me. I started this challenge with almost a dread of not being able to complete because of my own lack of self-discipline and follow-through. I never expected that it would become such a wonderful "obsession" for me.<br /><br />I have loved it, have hated it, have dreaded it, have looked forward to it, and many other things in-between. <br /><br />It has gotten me to the point that art has become a matter of an every-day occurrence, so much so that if I don't paint or do some kind of artwork every day, I feel like I am missing something important. I feel lost and cranky.<br /><br />It has made my art better and more vibrant and expressive. It has gotten me back on track with a project that I almost had shelved due to lack of self-confidence in my abilities.<br /><br />Well, I've said a mouthful anyway. I am so glad to be a part of this community of wonderful, artful people. Thanks for providing the venue and the challenge!Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355450689233177221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9860046.post-48518171135694677792009-08-15T22:47:15.889-04:002009-08-15T22:47:15.889-04:00(I"ve just proven that I canNOT type on my la...(I"ve just proven that I canNOT type on my laptop in the dark. I've typed this response three times and lost it three times, hitting rogue keys!!!! So I just turned on a light and am going to attempt again . . . this is important stuff being talked about.)<br /><br />Rowena, this post really resonated with me in many ways. But the one line that went "BOING" was: will I get an A? How many of us are plagued with that worry? and whywhywhy are we always judging ourselves anyhoo? And WHAT in the world constitutes "A" work, in the business of living life????<br /><br />Remember the Rules for the Challenge that you gave us? Well, I've re-read them many times, and from everything I've seen of your posts during the past 70+ days, you are fulfilling the Challenge just as you originally outlined for us. I've seen you play and show us different stuff. I've seen you adjust your posting and your self-expectations as you needed to. I've seen a tremendous creative output from you. It sounds to me as if you have been doing exactly what this challenge was all about.<br /><br />From my point of view, you have MUCH to celebrate. Not the least of which, you have selflessly inspired quite a few other artists, including myself. I've said it before: participating in this 100 challenge has changed my life. One "simple" way is that now I easily identify myself as an artist, when others ask that age old question, "What do you do?"<br /><br />On a personal level, I think you are doing an incredible job of juggling wife/mother/human being/artist. And I think you just might need to cut yourself a little slack. :) YES, we push ourselves. But oh my goodness, we also need to enjoy the ride and just wallow in the pure joy of today, being alive and loved and loving and creative. <br /><br />I know this has been a long message, but it comes from my heart. I've wasted far too many years judging myself,and giving myself a failing grade. Enough already!! When I encourage you, I'm also reminding myself to love this moment, celebrate this moment, to just melt into the heart of this moment.<br /><br />Again, sorry for the length of this, but I guess I know firsthand the crippling effects of being so hard on oneself, and that makes me want to do whatever I can to encourage others NOT to go down that path.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9860046.post-85957414195306339962009-08-13T18:44:09.642-04:002009-08-13T18:44:09.642-04:00Oh, Rowena, this whole post is spot-on. Exactly wh...Oh, Rowena, this whole post is spot-on. Exactly what I needed to read today. <br /><br />Regarding the 100/100: for me, no matter WHAT happens in the final quarter, I've already accomplished so much more than I would have without this challenge. I've gained new insight. I've inspired myself and sometimes other people. I've lost much of the "blank page fear." I've made creation an everyday, normal occurrence, rather than something that requires a bolt of lightning from the Muses. And now? I find myself saying "there are ONLY 25 days left," when that many days alone would have shocked me before. I have such a stronger "can do" feeling now.<br /><br />I'd call that a victory.<br /><br />Big hugs. Thank you.Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.com