Learning a New Art

Painting.

I've never been any good at it,
not even a little bit.

I find a lot to admire
in the art of painting, however...

how a bold stroke of red, or the judicious use of just a hint

of pale blue can convey wildly divergent emotions, and depths of feeling.

One can use a heavy hand or light, feathery strokes,

each technique imbuing the work with a

contrasting mood, taking each viewer to a different place.

I'm not planning on learning to paint,

but I am planning on learning a new art.

It's called the art of letting go.

Letting go of 

Worry.

Fear.

Impatience.
Unforgiveness.

Anxiety.

Self-Recrimination.

Condemnation.

Depression.

Apathy.

and most of all,

letting go of

Regret.

I can't change the past,

but with my new set of tools in hand,

I can  paint a bright and cheery canvas on which

to build a happier 2012.

THAT is my New Year's resolution.

Wish me well,
and share your own resolutions
here with me, and us all.

Happy Wednesday, Sweet Friends.