Hello.
A few of my favorite things:
- Bon Iver's latest album (self-titled). Breathtaking and bold. Honest and melodic. <333
- The online art journaling community of http://artjournaling.ning.com. Great discussions, great group of artists.
- Art walks. I'm headed to a couple more this month -- what a great way to enjoy the outdoors and local culture. I love summer.
- The Voice of Knowledge (book). Checked out from my local library, as it called to me from the shelf one afternoon last week. Very timely. Written by the author of The Four Agreements.
- Writing Down the Bones (book). Borrowed from my mother. Beautiful, down-to-earth advice about writing as a practice.
My head is merging (stubbornly) with my heart, becoming more centered with my passions. I am acting more now with an authentic intention and am straying less from my path in this lifetime.
Sometimes I find myself "thinking" that I'm repeating history because past aspects of my life (old habits/routines/friends) keep "popping up" -- that I'm in a cyclical wheel, never really advancing toward my goal to be in a "constant state" of inner/outer peace.
But I've found that which re-occurs is for healing purposes -- to resolve the pain and hurt that is still within me. I'm very grateful for the time that has been allotted to me to work on this, as well as my art practice which serves as an outlet for my fear, confusion, bliss, and elation on this inward journey.
Sometimes I feel that I've finally reached the peak/low of my existence -- that I can't possibly go any deeper or any darker into the resurfacing emotions and memories. But then somehow, a sign -- something urges me to keep going, to keep digging and stay "in the zone." So I do.
Because what else is there, really? I've tried to run from myself and my purpose. Doing so caused me great pain. While it's difficult to relive past hurts and anger, there is also relief to be found upon resolving past issues.
Some new uploads on my Flickr page (all art journaling, all the time) -- user: shantadevi. Not much else to detail here right now.
Be well. <333
