Have you ever looked at a sunset and felt a sudden, heavy ache in your chest, or perhaps a lightness that made you want to dance? Barbara Hepworth’s beautiful words remind us that the most profound truths aren't always found in the details of our eyes, but in the rhythms of our physical selves. To draw what we feel in our bodies is to bypass the analytical mind and tap into a much deeper, more honest form of expression. It is about translating a tremor of anxiety, a swell of joy, or a quiet stillness into something we can touch and see.

In our daily lives, we often spend so much energy trying to be objective. We try to report the facts, describe the weather accurately, or document our schedules with precision. But life isn't lived in a spreadsheet; it is lived in the pulse of our wrists and the breath in our lungs. When we ignore these physical sensations to focus only on external appearances, we lose the essence of our own stories. True creativity, and even true connection, happens when we allow our internal landscape to guide our external actions.

I remember a time when I was trying to write a poem about a rainy afternoon. I sat by the window, meticulously noting the gray sky and the droplets on the glass, trying to be a perfect observer. But the poem felt hollow and cold. It wasn't until I stopped looking at the window and started noticing the damp chill settling in my shoulders and the rhythmic, soothing thrum of the rain against my heartbeat that the words began to flow. I stopped drawing the rain and started drawing the feeling of being cocooned and safe.

As you move through your day, I invite you to check in with yourself. When you encounter something beautiful or even something difficult, try to move your attention away from the visual image and toward your physical sensation. Where do you feel this moment in your body? Is there a tightness, a warmth, or a flutter? By honoring these internal signals, you begin to create a life that is not just seen, but deeply felt. Let your heart and your body be your truest compass.