Solace in the solitary…

Outside is cold, dark, damp and miserable. It has been for days. This time of year is both literally and figuratively depressing and my agitated mind seeks solace…

Over the last few years in particular I’ve learnt a lot about myself and to recognise these symptoms, low mood can be contagious as well as somewhat of a self fulfilling prophecy. I have found that keeping creative is some measure against this - I continue to practice this approach… It may lead to short lived projects like recreating 97304 or Mchowisko. It may also be part of a larger project, Denton Road, Beaverbrook or Lochdubh. 

It can go beyond the physical act of modelmaking too, for in the most desperate of times, turning off the world at the flick of a switch and being transported to a calmer, more peaceful place, somewhere of our creation, of us - that can be just enough. Today I share a view I enjoyed earlier this week on one such occasion, a photo I took to remind myself of both that moment - but too of the power of model trains.

Stay safe, talk about how you’re feeling, remember you can enjoy your hobby in different ways, keep taking one step forwards. We’re all here together, even 08761. Until next time, more soon…

 

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