I'm not at all up to speed. My lists are so long as to be overwhelming. Isn't it wonderful that on some days we fly effortlessly. But this is not one of those days. Today my little canoe has turned sideways in the stream and is in a struggle to right itself. I am being patient with myself and consoling myself with coffee and cream which I've been trying to give up.
John and I sat with a close friend on Wednesday who has had a sudden health reversal. John cooked a big pot of chicken soup while I held a hurt paw in my hand, sending love and healing. Our friend needed a hug and so we responded. We have the power to hurt or heal. We must take that power reverently and use it for helping.
We have been eating from the garden each night. Good, nurturing food. And yet my heart is heavy today. I'll recover quickly. Not to worry. I'm just saying.
This makes me smile. My bosom girlfriend of 34 years made this for me last winter. The movie star is Jorge Negrete, a civilized, beautiful human being with a voice like an angel. Most of his movies were made in the late '40's in Mexico and Spain. He was briefly married to the international movie star Maria Felix, also from Mexico. On top of the shrine are 3 match boxes that were trades from Artfest and that I love dearly. Art consoles me when I am sad.
Can you read the caption? It says, "Charm against cold, dark winter". Thank you my good friend for the strength this piece gives me today in the heart of my own heavy state of mind. It makes a difference to feel the kindness that surrounds us.
I'm not at all up to speed. My lists are so long as to be overwhelming. Isn't it wonderful that on some days we fly effortlessly. But this is not one of those days. Today my little canoe has turned sideways in the stream and is in a struggle to right itself. I am being patient with myself and consoling myself with coffee and cream which I've been trying to give up.
John and I sat with a close friend on Wednesday who has had a sudden health reversal. John cooked a big pot of chicken soup while I held a hurt paw in my hand, sending love and healing. Our friend needed a hug and so we responded. We have the power to hurt or heal. We must take that power reverently and use it for helping.
We have been eating from the garden each night. Good, nurturing food. And yet my heart is heavy today. I'll recover quickly. Not to worry. I'm just saying.
This makes me smile. My bosom girlfriend of 34 years made this for me last winter. The movie star is Jorge Negrete, a civilized, beautiful human being with a voice like an angel. Most of his movies were made in the late '40's in Mexico and Spain. He was briefly married to the international movie star Maria Felix, also from Mexico. On top of the shrine are 3 match boxes that were trades from Artfest and that I love dearly. Art consoles me when I am sad.
Can you read the caption? It says, "Charm against cold, dark winter". Thank you my good friend for the strength this piece gives me today in the heart of my own heavy state of mind. It makes a difference to feel the kindness that surrounds us.
11 comments:
I loved this post & the art you have shown. Right now there are many who could join you in your "heavy state of mind." (I can think of several, in particular). It's difficult, isn't it, when emotions seem to win?
Hugs to you & dances in cowboy boots.
Deb
oh Judy blueskies-- I am so sorry it feels heavy going today but you know, it would make sense to be in a bit of low tide as you have been going goin going going GOING and the body and soul need rest sometimes-- it's especially hard coming home and feeling like so much to do since you've been gone-- and then friends hurting on top of that-- it's enough to press anyone back down to the couch. but I take comfort in reading that you are being gentle with yourself-- be gentle with yourself-- yoru energies will return.
Bisous, bluepoppy
I'm sorry you're not feeling up to par. I hope you're able to laugh open-heartedly soon.
Until then, I just wanted to say that I love the texture on these pages. Very eye-catching.
I suppose Judy we need the odd bad day to make us appreciate the good ones, as long as there are lots more good ones than bad.
I love your pages, the background detail is fabulous, and look at all the produce out of your garden, wow, the avocadas look delicious. I've been a health nut most of my life and love to see and eat REAL food.
Ro
xo
I am sorry you are sad today. I felt exactly the same way this morning!!! (But then I took a 2-hour nap and my outlook completely changed. Maybe you're tired, too.)
And, my husband says that art is an antidote to depression. (But you know THAT!)
hi you cute girl you! i love that photo of you with that wiggly pug. i'm in ky looking at you with my mama. you have made us smile and smile (and also made us very hungry with all those tomatoes, cukes, and avocadoes from your garden!). i hope your friend is on the road to healing and your speed bumps are flattened out soon!
I just love your posts and always find them a great source of inspiration. Even in your heavy state of mind, you are inspiring others. Sometimes, we need to have 'cave' in order to recharge out batteries and go forward. I find when we don't have such time to ourselves, the weight of our own world presses down and forces us to retreat, manifested in saddness and/or fatigue.
It was such a pleasure to meet you at AU this year. Seeing your work up close and personal was awesome.:D I haven't heard the name Jorge Negrete in years. You took me back to my abuela's couch where we would take tea and watch the 3 o'clock cinema on t.v.
You're so right Judy...we do have the power to hurt or heal. I hope you get your oars back into the water soon and get your little boat righted! By the way...can I come to your house for dinner? :)
You are so right that we have the power to help or heal. The same goes for ourselves, we need beautiful, colourful, real food like your stunning plateful; rest for our bodies and our minds; company and solitude; art to absorb and art to create. Take care.
sending you warm light breezes of love and peace on a jetstream, surrounding you with light, strength and courage for a new day. Rest and know that you are loved, admired, and cared for by so many. i am eternally grateful you are part of my life.
Do I need to come by on my steed and sweep you up for a gallop over the river and through the wood? Just say the word.
p.s. I will bring Jorge along to sing to us along our dark and delicious ride
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