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After the Storm.... This was the literal dream I had almost exactly 2 years ago, on my 41st birthday. I had no doubts what the dream meant, as much as I was fighting it at that time and continued to struggle with the reality of it for the next two years, the storm had arrived. I easily dealt with the small set backs (the small twister crossing my path), however the worst of the storm was on its way whether i was ready or not. Wrecking havoc in my life and all those close to me.

I have been quiet the past year not only with all of you, but with most of the people in my life, and even with myself. Divorce is never an easy life altering event. Whether you've been married only 1year or 16 years. No matter the circumstances that brought you to this crossroad, it is never an easy choice. I do know that I am no longer the person I was 2 years ago when this all began for me. I am even further from the person I was just 6 months ago. I have grown in ways I never imagined, and am excited to see where my new path takes me. Until recently, I had not allowed myself to process how this event has effected me. For the past year I was preoccupied with my surgery and complications of that, sitting in all the phases of grief yet not really allowing myself to feel them fully, healing from past traumas, and so on... The past 4 months I have been more gentle with myself, by allowing what comes up to be expressed in my journals. Beginning to understand my reality. Finding the lessons to be learned. Embracing the growth. Claiming myself.

Here is my processing, thus far......

Posted by Lisa Cheney at 11:36 PM Labels: 2013, After the Storm, Book of Dreams, Courage, divorce, Fears, Higher Self, Inner Self, Lisa Cheney, Lisa Cheney-Jorgensen, Mixed Media, Savage Mirror, self portrait, True Self, Truths 
you have a gift that gives heart to others, a soft whisper of hope, weathering a storm is a life altering event and you have shared yours with dignity and beauty, thanks

June 14, 2013 at 5:22 AM Pam McKnight said...

Yes, you do have a gift, not only of art but a gift of insight and inspiration to others, as well as the bravery to share it with all.

June 14, 2013 at 9:02 AM Polly Johnson said...

In the very short time and very small way that I have known you I have seen growth. Thank you for sharing your story and truths. I am honored to be a part of that in some small way, and I'm excited for the next bend in your journey!

June 14, 2013 at 9:15 AM 
I started to write a response to each of your gracious comments. But it quickly turned into a very long reply, and then I wanted to include a picture to illustrate my reply... alas no pictures in comments are allowed. So I've started a new post for you... :)

I thank each of you for your heartfelt comments. I humbly appreciate you support. Sending you each my love! xo

June 14, 2013 at 5:35 PM 
I have just discovered your enermous talent and I can't stop admiring your unique and meaningful works. Love them!

June 25, 2013 at 5:26 AM 
Hi Belladonna,
Thank you for your kind comment! I very much appreciate you stopping here and leaving me a message. :)

August 11, 2013 at 12:32 AM 
I'm happy to get to see better your work and what you explained to me... it seemed to me deeper and I can see now it is in fact, it's a wonderful work you did, an art therapy very personal in fact.
I'm blessed I got to know you in my dreamful town, I hope the dream wasn't too deceptfull as reality is sometimes...
Keep going on, I hope I'll come over to see you!

October 14, 2013 at 3:16 PM 
My dear friend June!
Thank you for taking a look at my "other" work. Yes, very therapeutic it has been.

As for my experience in Paris and France, it was all that I dreamed and more! I can't wait to start working on new art from my experience there. You were a very big part of making my experience what I dreamt it would be. I can't wait to reciprocate the same for you!!!

Sending you lots of love,

October 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM