The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
~Carl G. Jung
The roads in recovery of self are as plentiful as the numbers of people who travel them. Some find their way by association with one or more self-help groups. Others, through ties to a religious organization. Many have found that an individualized approach works well, either on their own or with the guidance of a professional. Resources are often combined. There is no one right way to go, and each of us must decide what suits us best.
Making art has been a major, but not the sole means of progress in my personal journey. Much wisdom, comfort and inspiration have come through traveling other avenues, including those mentioned above. Without any one of them, my art would not be the same. Nor would my life. Neither is perfect, but just right, perfectly right for me.
You may have discovered a need to explore your creativity. I encourage you to do so. Please remember, especially at the outset, to keep it simple. Stay close to those who respect your needs and your choices. Draw on your experience, and create something beautiful. Grow into the life you dream of, the one that is just right, perfectly right for you.
Enter joy.
Pass it on.
The real importance of the journey is simply that we’re making it, alone and yet mysteriously together.
~Karen Casey and Martha Vanceburg, The Promise of a New Day
Creating Recovery 
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