Sharing Overload.
I was impressed when Simone Biles shared about her struggle with mental health at the last Olympics. I think it’s important to share those kinds of stories of struggle so others do not feel alone in their own efforts to deal with such difficulties. It’s good to know your own stress point limitations. She saw what was going to be too much for her to deal with at that point in time and removed herself from a situation that could possibly cause her more harm.
I grew up in an environment where personal situations were not talked about much. I felt that left me a little naive as I rolled into my adolescent and adult years. Not enough information can be harmful, and put one at risk of possible danger. So I’ve made sure to discuss the possible pitfalls at the different stages of my children’s lives. Yeah, they were grossed out when we talked about reproductive circumstances, and said “We know,” when we talked about the dangers of substance misuse. But I wanted them to have enough information to help them make their decisions.
I wonder though, is there such a thing as TMI, too much information?
In a recent discussion with adults about sharing information with little kids about certain scenarios where they may have trepidation, it was agreed upon that words can help comfort and calm fears. But can sharing information with adults, about every possible outcome be overwhelming, and just as troublesome? TMI to deal with at the moment of stress?
Perhaps there is just the right amount of information to share, at just the right time. I’m trying to get better at realizing when and how much that is, so I don’t give the impression I’m a Debbie Downer. Sorry Debbie, I didn’t come up with the phrase.
Sharing Art Instead.
Instead of sharing information today, I will share a trial sample of a representation of an impressive athlete.
I mistakenly rubbed my layout for this art piece in the opposite direction. I wanted the weight of the picture to be on the right. So I saved the mistaken first rubbing to do an alternate version of this piece. First I did a painterly version, then with the opposite direction I did a flatter, I don’t know what you’d call it, Marvel? version. I got carried away with my mid tones, but it was a fun project.
I enjoy sharing art almost as much as I enjoy sharing smiles and hugs.
Share your art…and a smile or two.