You can do hard things when believing, Why Not!
When stressing about "Why?" something has happened
Believe "Why Not!"
Instead of "Why Try?" and "I can't!"
Climbing Mountains
Why Not! is my mindset of hope and healing.
When I couldn't walk, I imagined hiking the mountains. When I couldn't read, I dreamed of walking along a lake. When I was unable to watch movies, I could still watch the sunrise. When I was literally unable to paint, I enjoyed splattering paint onto paper.
Healing Artwork
Music used to help my creativity flow but silence has helped me minimize cognitive fatigue (and dizziness) so I can handle painting longer. I decided to try painting "Why not!" while listening to music, even though I would only be able to paint in small amounts of time. Although the painting took 10 times longer than usual, it was extra special and so worth it!
Believe in Progress
There is a lot of research that says a positive mindset matters & that success follows happiness rather than success resulting in happiness.
Y also stands for Yet! It takes practice to have a positive mindset but it's easy to add the word "Yet" after stating "I can't ___."
Positive Mindset
I can't visit my quarantined friends, yet! but I can still call them.
I can't travel abroad yet! but I can plan a local activity (or take a staycation).
I can't watch movies, yet! but I can paint.
I am not healed, yet! but I can make a difference in my community.
Spread Hope
It is my hope to change the way people view mental health and brain injuries/diseases by sharing my story of hope and healing through watercolors. Increased awareness leads to understanding, connection, and kindness. See Donate Hope for more info.
ADA Image Description: A landscape watercolor in the shape of the letter “Y”. The painting depicts 3 mountain peaks with pine trees and a lake in front. The colors are warm, earthy tones of terracotta, rose, plum, with green trees in varying hues. Behind the mountains are blue skies with a warm glowing sunset and small fluffy white clouds.
Send Hope
My paintings tell a story of hope, heart, and healing. Every purchase from Artsy Paint is a way to send hope to someone else. A portion of proceeds will be donated towards brain health initiatives. Also, your purchase can make a difference in my personal life as I’m living with a Traumatic Brain Injury myself.
