...it's been a rough couple of months for me and for my family. An unexpected and too-early death knocked the pins out from under all of us; we are cocooned in our individual lives, feelings, perceptions, stumbling about and knocking into walls that are sometimes one another. I am not feeling at all able to work on my book, it requires too much organization, for now.
A great deal has happened since my Solstice post, but for now I will just say thank God for small pleasures and the simple, everyday things. A cup of favorite tea, a purring cat, my husband's touch, the beauty of the wild birds outside my window--the sacredness of the everyday.
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| ...a favorite pen with a fine and flexible nib... |
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...a bird seldom seen...I was journaling about him, above...
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| ...and always, journaling, learning, growing, creating. |
The class I'm taking is called Everyday Sacred, and it is helping...I have a focus that is letting me see more clearly and let go.
So sorry to hear that. Too young and unexpected are hard to accept. You're certainly allowed to be deeply miserable for a while, right? It will get better. Life IS good. :) *hugs*
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita...I'm being as normal as possible, but not ready for organized work yet. And yes, life is very good...there is no light without darkness, no life without death.
DeleteRecognizing those beautiful moments are just what the heart needs while grieving. Time and nature go along way to ease the soul. So sorry for your loss, Kate.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear friend. I have indeed been doing what my heart tells me...
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear of such an untimely loss, Kate. Thank you for letting us know and for the gentle reminder to be mindful of the beauty and goodness that still surrounds us, even in the midst of our grief.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan...nature helps, as do the small pleasures.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for your loss. I agree, thank God for small pleasures like nature and a cup of tea. You have a beautiful blog, you are very talented.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda...for all!
DeleteI am so sorry to hear about your loss. Although I do not know your circumstances I can relate to the pain. We lost our granddaughter 4 years ago and are raising her son who is now 5. He is my great grandson. It does get better as time goes on as you already know. Some days it just hits out of the blue but those times get less frequent. It is so true, see the beauty around us and take pleasure in the small things, and for you, your art. Blessings on you and your family. Janice
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice, and my deepest condolences. It does keep cropping up and it's always difficult, but there are many gifts and much sweetness in the world. Bless you for raising your great grandson...my sister has to raise her grandchildren as well as her children. Difficult but rewarding I think...
DeleteHi Kate, I'm so sorry, it's so sad when they leave us too soon. Keeping you in my thoughts, just started re-reading your book "Artist's Journal Workshop." Trying to get motivated in the midst of gearing up to list the house and move.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cathy! Just wanted to say I'm enjoying your blog. You do such beautiful work.
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And thank you for that as well!
DeleteI hope you're healing well after your sad loss. You have such a beautiful spirit.
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Thank you so much, Ilene. There are good days and bad, and still tears, but more gratefulness and good memories and laughter. Sometimes I forget I can't call them, and then that's tough for a moment.
Deletedeath is such a shock, so sorry to hear of this loss.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you venturing out with your art as you are able.
I think that seeing people 'going on' after tragic loss helps us all to know that we can, as well.
Thank you, Mary...yes, we don't forget, and we still miss them horribly and nothing's ever the same, but there's nothing to do but get on with it. Life is still good.
DeleteI am sorry about your loss, Cathy. I hope you and your loved ones are feeling better.
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