debb ~ Vein of Gold

[debb]

"Today, I practice the action of loving non-action. I allow my life to alter organically & without un-natural haste. I trust the tempo of my unfolding."
~ Transitions by Julia Cameron ~

I'm reading a page in the evening to set positive, calming thoughts in my brain before bedtime.

I've begun reading Vein of Gold (got to page 19 - and while I'm not a slow reader, this is reading for content and requires a bit of thought as well as internal digestion.)
I'm a bit nervous about the artist dates as I've been (again) a bit agorophobic (sp?) and the thought of going out, much less alone, is a bit much for me just now.
Daily walks can be (initially) in my own yard, much along the lines of Suburban Safari (a wonderful read BTW) and I have more than enough space to occupy 20 minutes of 'dream-time/imagic-nation' walking...

[debb]

there was some discussion about dolls and the Vein of Gold
here is a link to quite a few free patterns at all different skill levels
http://www.clothdollconnection.com/FreePatterns.html
cloth doll connection

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Thanks ... great link! I just looked at Leafish Elf and want to make one! I don't have a Honky nut so maybe can improvise with a filbert or something :)

[Jean]

Hi Debb,
Thanks for sharing the amazing doll making link! WOW! I felt an immediate connection to the fish and the mermaids! That site is going to be an artist date in itself for me. I'm also reading VOG, so I'll see you around :)

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Good morning, Debb! Thanks for starting your discussion ... yeah, you live in a beautiful place with a gorgeous view ... maybe taking a sketch pad out with you, visually studying the forms of those awesome mountains could be a great artist date ... even from indoors, if the weather is too cold. I've got that Transitions book too, and love it!

[Christie]

Hi, Debb,

It's my understanding that artist's dates don't HAVE to be experienced outside your own home. You could find ways to treat yourself right where you are, and perhaps work up to the great "out there."

You're in New Mexico - how beautiful that must be!

[debb]

we have snow going down right now....
lots & the kitty furboys are trying to figure out how to protect us from the falling sky

[Carol Clark]

I love the quotes you cited, and Transitions really is a great book too.

Take time, and be patient with yourself. As you said, a walk can be in the backyard, or just out front of your place. The best thing about this book is it's all about doing things at our own pace. What is easy for one may be quite a challenge for another.

You're already on a good track moving ahead...
Carol

[debb]

thank you Carol
patience is a skill I'm working on improving in, with & for myself

[debb]

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Beautiful ... love the way those clouds are hugging the tops

[Christie]

Nice - a mini-meditation, a breath and pause. Thank you for a lovely image.

[Valerie]

debb all of your pictures just blow me away. I want to say inspirational but, to me, that's not quite the right word.
Humbling. That's it.