Right there with ya, Jake. Same thing on my end (and I'm sure quite a few around the country/world respectively). Best medicine I've found, aside from our shared faith, is a good dose of embracing chaotic existentialism :)! Knowing my limits and what I actually can control is a good assist in tight spots. As my doctor also liked to tall me: "sunshine and laughter" are also a healthy boost of dopamine to keep things clicking away in the right direction.
I know we ALL have days that we cannot move past an emotion. I broke about a month ago pretty hard and I can picture the faces you describe because I know my wife had the same look. I will lift up a prayer for you today. ...and I miss the buttons too.
Also, I’ve found Thic Nat Hahn’s guided meditation ( ‘Calm, ease ‘on YouTube) is very effective when my internal alarms are heading into the red end of amber. You’re not alone. Ugh-2025 sucks.
Hi Jake, thanks for sharing. Always good to check in with the Creator regularly and rely on our sisters to help keep us centered. Hope you’re hanging in there during these tough times. The world NEEDS more Jake Parker art!
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. It's been quite a ride for me too for the past few years.
If you haven't yet seen these keyboards, I just wanted to give them a shout-out, it definitely makes my day and soothes my longing for buttons to have this beauty under my fingers with all these clicking sound it makes, even though it's modern and Bluetooth and all... https://www.qwerkywriter.com/
I'll be praying for you and your family. Checking in with the Creator is always a good move, reading scripture aloud helps too.
No matter what the future holds, God will show us the way forward. So keep bringing beauty into this world and keep walking the path and I will do the same.
Thanks for sharing Jake, yes these are super tough times with a lot of anxiety going around. I've also been relying on creating things as well as the escape to nostalgia. I lost my dad two years ago and I also have that feeling of wanting to talk to him. Hang in there and keep inspiring, my friend.
Amen. Sending a prayer your way. BTW, you have so much comic stuff, I wonder how you'd do with it on webtoon. I started doing finishes/inks for someone on an " WT original" to dip my toes in and see what that platform is all about.
Right there with ya, Jake. Same thing on my end (and I'm sure quite a few around the country/world respectively). Best medicine I've found, aside from our shared faith, is a good dose of embracing chaotic existentialism :)! Knowing my limits and what I actually can control is a good assist in tight spots. As my doctor also liked to tall me: "sunshine and laughter" are also a healthy boost of dopamine to keep things clicking away in the right direction.
I know we ALL have days that we cannot move past an emotion. I broke about a month ago pretty hard and I can picture the faces you describe because I know my wife had the same look. I will lift up a prayer for you today. ...and I miss the buttons too.
Appreciate your vulnerability, Jake. It’s been a heavy week for a lot of reasons. Praying for you, brother.
God bless your mom and sisters. Thanks for sharing. Hang in there.
Sending hugs from Scotland x
Also, I’ve found Thic Nat Hahn’s guided meditation ( ‘Calm, ease ‘on YouTube) is very effective when my internal alarms are heading into the red end of amber. You’re not alone. Ugh-2025 sucks.
Thanks for sharing, Jake. Hang in there. 👊
I’m the opposite, by the way… I love writing characters (and their stories), but world-building (usually) feels like a slog.
Hi Jake, thanks for sharing. Always good to check in with the Creator regularly and rely on our sisters to help keep us centered. Hope you’re hanging in there during these tough times. The world NEEDS more Jake Parker art!
Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. It's been quite a ride for me too for the past few years.
If you haven't yet seen these keyboards, I just wanted to give them a shout-out, it definitely makes my day and soothes my longing for buttons to have this beauty under my fingers with all these clicking sound it makes, even though it's modern and Bluetooth and all... https://www.qwerkywriter.com/
Your the man Jake 🔥 🙏🏽 sending stoker vibes
Sending good energy your way, Jake.
I miss the buttons too...
Hi Jake, your newsletter is the best, always. Thank you for the wonderful dose of inspiration! Stay well!
I'll be praying for you and your family. Checking in with the Creator is always a good move, reading scripture aloud helps too.
No matter what the future holds, God will show us the way forward. So keep bringing beauty into this world and keep walking the path and I will do the same.
Thanks for sharing Jake, yes these are super tough times with a lot of anxiety going around. I've also been relying on creating things as well as the escape to nostalgia. I lost my dad two years ago and I also have that feeling of wanting to talk to him. Hang in there and keep inspiring, my friend.
Amen. Sending a prayer your way. BTW, you have so much comic stuff, I wonder how you'd do with it on webtoon. I started doing finishes/inks for someone on an " WT original" to dip my toes in and see what that platform is all about.
Powerful letter. Thank you for sharing this!
Sending best wishes your way brother!