“I'm glad I haven't found my style yet. I'd be bored to death.”
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Denise N. Trujillo
If ever you are going to be distracted, try to make it a happy distraction.
In a world full of stressors, pressures, time constraints, and expectations, sometimes it can all feel like too much. I often feel the need to distract myself from the things I should be doing with the things that I want to do, or I would rather do. Making art, gardening, hanging out, reading, or testing out a newly learned recipe, just to name a few. Without balance, it is not a realistic or productive way to live, the tedious chores, obligations, and financial responsibilities will never get done but it is a great way to be distracted when feeling overwhelmed with the unpleasant day to day realities. The Distracted by Happiness concept has evolved over time as have I. But in a nutshell it's a positive way of thinking and a way of giving allowances to spontaneity. It is important to allow time for the 'in the moment' moments despite our perceived obligations. It's about not obsessing or being upset about what we should be doing but instead embracing an alternative where we can choose to take a moment to feel better about ourselves through a more joyous act or perspective. Choose happiness if you can, even for just a little bit. Through my art I work to invoke this idea. I like to draw and paint whimsical and colorful imagery, made up creatures, new places and things that tell a story of hope, love, and good times. I am not blind to all the negativity, violence, corruption, injustices, pandemics, shitty politics, hate, and all the other crap that keeps us up at night, in fact I am highly aware and sensitive about many things but sometimes I just rather be Distracted by Happiness. Distracted by Happiness is an alternative to being miserable, I can control my state of mind if nothing else. |
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