Distinct Lack of Sloth

Hmmm I'm finding the photo challenges at HS|MS going through the 7 deadly sins interesting. It is fun, for sure but actually challenging and thought provoking. A good thing. Inspiring also. Another good thing.

Today the word prompt is "sloth" - first called the 'sin of sadness', now described as melancholy: apathy, depression, laziness and joylessness or the failure to utilize one's talents and gifts.

Isn't that sad? When I read that, I felt really sad. I've always thought of sloth as someone who is lazy. I've suffered from bullying (from adults) who have assumed I'm lazy because I'm overweight - you know the sort -judge a book by a cover - ugh! Anyway, when I read that meaning of sloth, I felt sad. Apathy, depression, laziness. I'm sure there are real "lazy" people but I can't help feeling that this kind of laziness is about coping with sadness and depression. Not wanting to move or do anything.

Having suffered from severe post-natal depression for 5 yrs after I had my twins, I know what it is to be "slothful". Yep. I've suffered from being a sloth. Funnily enough though it wasn't because I was overweight ha! Go figure. My body had been battered from having 4 babies in 3 yrs. 3 c-sections. Ugh! 2 emergency's. 2 babies in special care. I went into meltdown. I recovered though. Took a long time to get a decent diagnosis. Stupid doctors. But when I was put on the right medication and hormone treatment I recovered.

So today I really struggled to find "sloth" in my space. Steve and I were going to stage something for me to photograph but I said "no". We don't have sloth in our space and that's a good thing. At this point in time for me and for him. I've been through the mill with one thing and another. I'm alive. I'm inspired. I'm creative. Yes, I have bad days. Yes, my past sometimes haunts me and I have my moments but they don't last. So I really didn't want to put fake "sloth" in my space! ha!

But I did find these little slothful fairies in my space. Yep. Just lying around. Look at that third one. Has she not got the most slothful expression on her face? Her body language just screams "sloth"! These 3 little faes actually belong to my niece. Not the best photo but I think it is sloth in my space after all.

And the reason I wasn't around all day yesterday is that I just had to finish up a couple of craft packs - digital downloads for the craft store I mentioned in a previous post. I love these 2 packs. I'm really excited about selling my products via a traditional craft store. I'll tell you more once everything has been set up and I get the nod to post the link to the store. Anyway, here's the promo I did for the graphics:

Happy Thursday everyone. Hope you all have a great, productive and creative day!
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