I was featured in Stringing Magazine!
Here is the March 2012 Issue..
the beautiful necklace with my
Lampwork is featured here below in pics
Lampwork is featured here below in pics
Gaea created this lovely Pretty Pastels
necklace in the March 2012 Issue. It's so lovely isn't it?! My purple bead is on the Right side and below see pics..
Ok maybe just ONE bead but I'm so happy never the less!! Thank you Gaea for featuring my purple dotted Lampwork bead!
I've been depressed for so many months at least five. Some people say turn it into creativity but I'm just not very good when depressed! Ive tried picking myself up but all that called me was my bed. Is this me? No but maybe we have to be go through a Season to become whole again? I don't know. I wonder how many other people have this happen where they do nothing for a long time. Does it help doing nothing..no but maybe there is a hidden secret in the healing process? I have seen people create and create and chug along and that made me feel like the cake that fell in the oven too. But I'm so thankful its lifted and I am feeling alive again. The air is so freshe and I see the grass coming green again..it gives so much hope doesn't it? My close friends Gaea, Birgitta and Patty have spoken such kind words to me for encouragement. Thank you my friends you are so treasured!
So maybe its only ONE bead but I am in Stringing Magazine! Lovely Gaea made this beautiful necklace that is in the new March 2012 Issue.
Thank you for commenting on my last few blogs when I was so unable to post on yours.
There is always hope..
and this was my gift..
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Hello Miss Janet! That is such great news. I love it when I can see beads from all different makers playing peacefully together. That is what is happening here! I am sorry to hear that you are down. I think that we as creatives feel things more deeply than others sometimes. KNow you are not alone. I go through periods each year I call a 'fallow season.' That is when nothing creative seems to be happening, when in reality there is a lot going on. Preparing the soil for future growth, clearing out the clutter that grows up like weeds. Watching, listening, internalizing it all. It is a frustrating time for me (usually happens after a big push or great upheaval, like the Christmas holidays or after I get done with a show). I have to remind myself that it is temporary and necessary. Yes. I need that time in order to grow. I hope that is what is going on with you. If you ever need another ear, let me know. Hang in there!
Enjoy the day.
Erin
Congratulations Janet! It may be only one bead but it is A BIG DEAL! Good for you!
As for the depression, the muse is always the first thing I find to abandon ship when depression cycles its way back into my life again. I have little advice to offer except hang in there and talk to people - force yourself to go out and interact with people. You can always drop me a line and we can compare miseries! Get as much sun as you can between 10 am and 2 pm each day in case there is a seasonal component to it and make your fingers busy even if it is just that, busy work. I usually crazy quilt and try to push the envelope, etc. but when I am dancing on the edge of the abyss I knit dishclothes...soooo many dishclothes!
No, you are not alone. I find it is so easy to slip into depression. And unfortunately, it can be so familiar that it can be a while before you even realize you have done so. Just don't stop fighting. In the words of the immortal Bloggess - Depression is a lying bastard.
Congrats to the magazine publishing!!
I hope this cheers You up together with the sun that makes the garden come back to life!
Hope You get the strength to fill up the shop as people may go there for a look at the beauties You make....
I know they are gorgeous as I have a box of them over here..concidering me very lucky to have a friend with that skill
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B
Congratulations on being published!
We all cope, or get through things at different rates of time, and in different manners. When my mother passed away from cancer I was beyond sad, I was depressed. We saw each other every day and became the best of friends. Now there is just an empty hole. My friends told me to get an antidepressant, but I didn't want that kind of crutch. Instead, I turned to prayer. Now this doesn't mean I am over the dark days, but now I can get through them a bit easier.
Do what feels right to you. Talk to your friends and spill out your emotions. Let yourself experience all the different emotions so you can get through these dark days. And you will get through it.
Hey that is one gorgeous bead. No my friend you are not alone at all. Depression for whatever reason is a bit of a monster. Whether you are chemically imbalanced like me or going through rough patches it makes no difference. If there is anything I can do you know where to find me. Hugs!
Hello Janet,
I am so sorry you had to go through such a hard time. But you are definitely not alone, I think depression is more common then most people would like to think. And it's amazing that you got published! How awesome is that?! A wonderful way to celebrate a brand new beginning with a new spring, everything is starting to grow in nature, and so shall you!
I think you followed my blog before, and I just changed the address, so just in case you are looking for me, I thought I owuld give you the link to the new address:
http://crimsonfrogdesigns.blogspot.com/
Congratulations! That's so encouraging to have your bead published! I wish you well, as we move into new growth and spring!
SW- congratulations on the feature; sorry to read that you were down for so long; but also glad to know you have clawed your way into the light again. May you stay in the light, feel well and create well. B
I want to thank you all so very much for your caring comments! Ive looked at what some of you have done and thought wow they are doing so much and I see that time is such a gift, not to be wasted! But I know this, and yes depression is such a liar. Thank you so very much from my heart..oxx
Janet, I am really sorry to hear you are going through a bad spell. I know feeling down for me seems to hit in the dead of winter....i really think I am impacted by the whole sun issue - I really crave bright sunshine and dark and short days can get me down. I hope your sadness will pass - hang in there! On a lighter note, CONGRATS on your bead being published in Gaea's necklace....I saw it in STringing and it sure is a beautiful project!
I finally saw how to comment (let's see if it lets me). Even one bead on the cover of a magazine is excellent. I'm proud of you! And it's purple! My favorite color.
I know all about depression. It's no fun, and it's hard to be creative for some of us. Me too. I take one day at a time, and that's all I can do. Hugs.
Congrats on being published! Nothing like a little excitement to get the heart going happy. Hugs my friend, I know where you are and what you're going through as I am there a lot lately. Some days are good some are bad, but I remain hopeful there are many good ones for you to come. Xoxoxo Yoli
Congratulations on being published! It was not only you who was depressed. I heard from several who were depressed for a few months this winter, though winter was mild for us. I second what most have to say here, a lot of time inactivity is much-needed recovery time. Take care of you!
Dearest Janet, I wish I had seen this sooner. You are a sweet treasure in your talent and kindness. Ihope the fog has lifted. Creativity can sometimes be fantastic support for us and sometimes we just need a break. I am sending you a big hug!!!!!
First, congratulations!
Second -- I suffer from depression and YES that bed calls. Some days it's hard to get in the shower. And what I did was made sure I didn't overbook what shows I could make enough inventory for and then do -- nothing when I felt like it, make only five beads if that's all I was up to, read a ton of books, knit -- just allow myself to simmer in my being, if that makes sense. You can always email me -- I've been through hell with this sort of thing.
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