Last day of Circuit Breaker

It's the last day of the circuit breaker which also means the last day of taking a break from realities. Honestly, no clue of what's ahead for me. What did I get out of this circuit breaker?

In terms of growth as a designer, I think at least I've stepped out from comfort zones & take on the freelance route which requires more independence. I no longer want to look back at the decisions that I've made but to move forward. I looked up at some design tutorials to learn some new tricks, constantly trying to improve myself during this season. 

In terms of my art, I've been creating daily, drawing more & seeing more art inspirations. Sometimes seeing too much of the great works can dangerously lead you to negative comparisons and stuff. I've been through that, felt awful; literally the most accurate statement–"paralysis by analysis". Truth for many things; not just in creatives. 

How to get out of it? Take some time to get away from technology, going back to the basics of just creating out of your head and enjoy the process. Pick yourself up from it. Oh and before that, if you don't feel like creating, uninspired, unmotivated; cut yourself some slack and don't force it. Give yourself some time to be unproductive. It's ok. Trust yourself that you'll get back on the path if that's what you truly love.

Staying at home for too long definitely affects my creativity. I know that but I've been trying to push out of it. That's a statement that sounds like I've always been coping with things by myself, in life in general. As much as I want to, It's impossible because we're a human after all and relying solely on human strength is not possible too. 

After reading from a Devo, one of the points mentioned struck me real deep.

"Exchanging human strength for divine strength" . It's about learning rely on Him. There's only so much we could do; we can't have the answers for our future but only Him who knows. Especially this season with waves of bad news, feeling stuck. The only way is to Trust. Trust in Him (fully). 

Amid all this, I'm still thankful for the time. A time for reflection. :)

“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew [exchange] their strength” (Isaiah 40:31 NKJV)

Sincerely

YJ