I had to really stop and think about this, because the definition of a luxury is subjective. What some people consider to be luxuries, others might consider to be necessities. Just that thought alone was worth several minutes of introspection as I logged about 125 miles on Route 66 and the freeway today. Some people would consider my art supplies to be a luxury ... and perhaps the sheer amount of them is. I probably only need something to paint on, something to paint with, and paints. And some decorative papers. And a few rubberstamps. And some old booktext. But I definitely don't need two crop-o-diles!
One of my first thoughts was that I wish for the luxury of more time with my husband, but then realized after a few moments contemplation that time with him is not a luxury, but a necessity. He is the person I most want to hang out with, and the person I trust the most. He is my biggest supporter and cheerleader. Time with him is essential to my well-being -- not to mention, to our relationship!
I next wished for the luxury of uninterrupted play time in my studio -- loud music blaring, cats at my feet and paint on my fingertips. Oh, to have no responsibilities: no bathtubs to clean, no dinner to cook; just unlimited studio time with the motivation to use it. Then, I decided that studio time is quickly becoming another necessity for me. And, I don't really do so much around the house each day that it actually interferes. The big interference comes from the lack of motivation I experience sometimes. I'm not sure whether it's really a lack of motivation, or if it's fear -- but that's the subject of a different blog post!
When it came down to it, the only luxuries that I truly wish for are vaguely related. I would love to spend a week or 10 days (or however long it lasts) on an Abraham Hicks cruise and I would love to go on a mixed-media art cruise. The idea of spending a week or two with other artists, learning new techniques, supporting and encouraging one another really excites me (maybe it's time to think about Squam or something similar). I spent a few minutes trying to decide if it was spending concentrated, magical time with like-minded individuals, or if it was the cruise part that appealed to me, and quickly decided that it was the amalgamation of both ideas. I've never been on an overnight cruise; I have, however, been on a couple of day cruises and loved them.
This was a great question for me, because it helped me see some of the things that are really necessities for me that I previously thought of as luxuries. What luxury do you wish for?
4 comments:
Hey Cindy,
Never too late to make a wish! Were you on THE ROUTE 66? The historic road? I've always wanted to drive that road. And then you mention Squam. Thank you for the reminder. I saw this before. Am a huge NH lover. Spent my childhood summers there. Have you been?
I wish for you to take both those cruises. They sound great, especially being on the cruise with other artists - paint with oils myself, so I'll check the idea out.
Enjoy painting today!
Giulietta
This was a great question as it does get us thinking about what we want and what we can actually make happen. If you want more time with your husband, you can find it. I too love the idea of mixed media retreats and Squam is so close to me! I live in NH. Maybe I'll see you there!
as Cindy wishes for herself, so I wish for her also
& being late just gives us more time to share the wishing. :)
I really appreciated the way you walked yourself through each wish & claimed it as a necessary, vital part of your vibrant life. a full color, multimedia, richly loved life.
bright blessings!
Hi, Cindy,
All of your 'necessities' are wonderful and I can relate. I do hope you get the luxuries too: The A-H cruise and a mixed-media cruise! As Cindy wishes for herself, I do wholeheartedly wish for her also!
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