This is the 4th and final stage of this mood journal series. Here, I have reached the conclusion that, as always before, I have always found solutions to the toughest problems that I have had to confront, and solution/resolution to the current problem will be found within me, as well. Rather than looking for answers (illumination/strength) from outside, clearly I have the ability to come up with my own solutions that work for me, and I just need to focus on figuring that out by putting my energy there.
This final installment stands as a reminder to me of my own power to move these seemingly solid hard walls. Historically, the tougher the problem that I have to solve, the more energized and focused I get, and the more powerful and amazing are the creative solutions that I develop. While it may appear that I have been cut off at the knees (literally in this picture), and bound to stone structures that haven’t been moved in centuries. Pretty compelling representation of (seemingly) impossible obstacles. Yet, it is clear that, despite the current situation, that power comes from within, and all that I need still exists in me. So now I simply need to gather the information and develop the action plan. Removing the emotional obstacles (negative perceptions) is key.
I have developed one image that has the 4 stages together, because it helps me to clearly see the progression and transition:
I really like how much more effective this was for me, and I intend to do more.
Pretty Real Behind the Veil 
I love your jounal and your ability to lay it out so well
I am fairly new to journaling and art also, I try it doesn’t always work the way I think it should, but I will keep trying.
Your work is great.
Thank you so much, Dee! It helps me tremendously, and I am completey a newbie to art! What is important for me, is to try to capture and communicate where my head is at, and my perspective on things that are happening with me, as much to clarify for myself as to try to communicate to others. So much of my mental processes run on autopilot that is not clear to me at times, and this process enables me to bring it forward and see that more clearly myself. Some of my art journaling is really doing art to help with pain management, too, like doodling and other random art, sometimes on a notepad on my bedside table. Keep journaling, Dee, I’d love to see some of yours.