Painting the Calm

I got to see my counselor today. It was a good visit. We talked about my triggers and how I've been handling life since my being commited. I'm happy to say that life has been going pretty well. My children are happy, my husband is caring, and I'm content.

Having to identify triggers has been hard. Sometimes I don't even know what they are. A movie trailor or a certain song? Maybe it's a random thought I have? I never know. It's my biggest fear.

I handle myself by painting. I love to paint. I blend colors and create images. It's soothing. Adding in some calm or fun music and it's the perfect afternoon. I create in my mind and then smooth it onto canvas.

I paint, color, sing, dance, and walk. That's how I care for myself. How do you?