Hi all,
I haven't been posting much for the past 3-4 weeks as I have been working too hard, travelling too far, stressing too much. Two weeks ago I managed to collapse. My health suddenly deteriorated from hormone imbalance that hit various organs in my body. Luckily I will be able to get over it in time, but things like that help you put things in perspective.
For months I had been working for 13-14 hours a day and as soon as I got home I ran to my computer to make a post on Steemit. It took a lot of effort on my side, however I had found a source of inspiration and hundreds of friends to share the result. When I started collapsing, Steemit was going though its own crisis. I am confronting people for living, I am fighting and arguing and thinking and strateging all the time, but when this happens outside my office, even in my virtual paradise, this is beyond my strength and will to address. So I silenced myself.
Had I stopped believing in Steemit?
NO. Absolutely not. That's why I have never powered down one Steem, even when I found myself in need for some extra money. But there is so much more I have gained from this community.
In fact, if it wasn't for Steemit I would have never managed to go through these past few months. Unlimited hours of work, on a project where my performance and decisions could help save 6000 thousand jobs or send them directly to unemployment. This thought alone can be paralyzing. But all this time I had an escape handy; I had my art in my scrapbook and my Steemit friends interested to see my next post. All of the sudden, conference calls were not stressful or unwanted.
Everything went well. Now, I may not feel well but I do get better looking at my office artworks.
What a magnificent video!
Having spent intimate time in contemplation of every one of the images in this presentation, it was very emotionally moving to watch.
I am so happy that you are back!
I always knew that you had to be overworking. You would put up new posts several hours after extra long days at work, in the wee hours of your mornings. When did you sleep?
Please take good care of yourself!
Hey there my favorite Steemer 😊! Yes you did warn me I work too much but some times we don t have an option... or at least an option that is compatible with our character! I am not as adventurous and rebelious as you are! But I can go long time without sleep.
I am glad you liked the video! I got emotional when I was making it too lol
Btw, tomorrow I am participating in an exhibition with other Naxian Painters and Transcendence will be exposed for the first time to the public eye 😊 Right before she reaches her rightful owner.
Yeahhh! It's finally spring in Europe 😘😘😘 I missed you and glad you feel better
I missed you too my dearest @mammasita!!
We all go through some up and down days. Just wait when you hit menopause hahha not funny at all reg hormone imbalance. You are young and beautiful. I love what you create. Continue to create your own reality. You are so valuable for this community.
Well I sort of did! Same symptoms :) This community is valuable to me...
It's a part of our female destiny haha damn I don't need that at all. Stay positive and in the presence. It helps me to get over any hormonal attacks 😝
Hehe I'll try to follow your example then!
Hey @mariandavp! Good to see you post again...Great art as always:) But, you make sure that you take care of your health first and foremost...Steemit will be here:) Take care-
Hey there! Nice to exchange a few good words with you again my talented friend! Sofi-m has been showing me your art from time to time though even when I didn't log in myself :)
Of course!!! Lol...& I have thoroughly been enjoying @sofi-m's art as well! It's good to hear that your hanging in there...Don't work too hard, and get plenty of rest...Life is to short my friend...It should be enjoyed to the fullest extent:)
Very beautiful work. I'm a big fan
Thank you so much! I am very flattered to hear that 😊
Congrats, @mariandavp! Very informative. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment too!
Great!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the video - very well done! And I hope you will completely recover soon! :)
Thank You very much for watching! Will do my best, thanks again!
I follow you and wish you much energy and happiness ... (but don't do too much at once ... and sometimes take a well deserved break :-) .
Thank you! (I am following you now too).
You are welcome, and thanks for following me! :)
Don't forget that ALL WELL AS IT IS
https://steemit.com/inspiration/@mammasitta/all-is-well-as-it-is-is-it-new-tag-for-steemit-loverevolution
I just read this. It's great!! You are a magician with words, where do you find this energy???!!!!
Thanks Sweetness! Good question but when my energy is dried and sucked out I find that strength to fill up again. Kind of weird Selfprotecting mechanismn. Have a wonderful weekend
Hope you make a full recovery. Great montage of work!
Thank you @opheliafu! Am working on it! Glad to see you are around as always!
Beautiful work @mariandavp! :) I think that if you are truly blessed that 12 year old never leaves you ;) Love the music as well.. What is the name of the band/ musician? :)
Thank you very much @mayasky! I follow you and your admirable work since the 1st day you joined :) The song is called "Aeriko" by P. Pavlidis. It means "Fairy". Αερικό - Παυλίδης
Thank YOU sweet @mariandavp! :D That makes me so happy to hear! I remember you were one of the first people I started following.. :) Happy to see you are posting again <3 And I love the fact that the song was called fairy... Will definitely check out more of their music :)
😊 Pavlidis original band was called Xylina Spathia / in Greek Ξυλινα Σπαθια. They were great!
Glad I found your page, love your art and the choice of colors!
That s so nice of you... Ι followed you too so we can exchange more views in the future!