Monday, December 5, 2011

The Mother and The Artist...


...They are still fighting for supremacy.
My soul has yet to find peace in being a mother first and only then an artist.

I had do discover on my own so many things nobody tells you before having your first child! One of them is you have to give up yourself. I never managed to do this as a Christian, but, as I type with my son peacefully sleeping beside me, I realize it's happening. Love grows, selfishness dies.

I hope I will be able to open my heart more and write about this life changing experience. I have been silent long enough. It is now time to enjoy life again.



6 comments:

Court said...

I love these sentiments and I am enjoying reading about your journey. Hugs!

ralucatm25 said...

Sa fiti sanatosi,frumosilor!Este copia ta perfecta!Sa va dea Dumnezeu numai bine!

Kim Shaw said...

Dear Meda, I was touched by your blog post today. It's true that being a parent is very hard work. For me, it's the hardest work I've ever done. My daughter is 16 now and becoming more independent, but I still struggle to find time for myself and for art. But I have grown in so many ways through being a mother that never would have happened otherwise. I would say that children grow up very quickly, so enjoy the time and know that you always have yourself to return to. Hugs, Kim

Meda said...

Thanks, Kim! it is really great to hear from you. Honestly, every day I wonder when is it going to become easier, but from your comment sounds like that will not happen very soon.

Catrick said...

Oh Meda...there is nothing that says you have to choose one over the other.

I truly believe you can have both! For you see, I choose to believe that being a parent enriches our lives so much that it can only enhance the artistic perspective.

My baby boy is almost 27 and my daughter is almost 30 and thankfully, I am discovering a whole new world through the eyes of my grandson.

Cathy

Meda said...

Thanks, Cathy. It is really encouraging to hear from you. I hope I will adapt to my new life sooner than later.