Eat, Pray, Love discussion

In reading over many of our past entries, I have noticed that the book "Eat, Love, Pray" has come up several times. After reading the book myself, hearing from others, and watching Elizabeth Gilbert on Oprah, it seems clear that the book touches many different women - mothers, daughters, divorcees, widows, wives, single women - in many different ways. As part of this weeks discussion, I was wondering how the book resonated with you, as it seems that many of us have read it. What part of Elizabeth's journey spoke to you the most? How did the book make you relook at your own life? Has this self-exploration caused you to make any changes?

gentle movement (2008~1)

gentle movement for 2008

"It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work and that when we no longer know which way to go we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings."

~Wendell Berry (poet)

Buon Natale

The top picture is from Karianne. These are some of the candles that she has been making for gifts. The watercolor was created by my friend Sarah Chase who I teach with in Deerfield. We were talking about how we would always get inspired by the lessons we were teaching and seeing what the kids would do. She was teaching a pen and ink lesson and was inspired to make this for her Christmas cards this year and said that I could share. I just love, love, love it!

discussion question (6)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is hard to believe that another year has gone by so quickly. I would love to hear how your holidays were and what you have been up to. Taking a much needed break from all of my school work has been good, but I have been itching to get back into my studio and connecting with all of you. The holidays have been filled with guiltly pleasures and too much TV watching. This made me realize how important it is to stick to a routine for my reading, writing and artwork, however small. Traveling back and forth to NH didn't allow much time for artful projects, but I savored the time spent visiting with family and friends. I am ready to get back to work, start some new projects and to hear from all of you. What have you been up to?

I just started reading Signs of Life by Angeles Arrien. It is about symbols that hold meaning for us, specifically the circle, square, triangle, cross and the spiral. I was wondering if any of you have had a symbol that has been significant in your life. If so, what meaning did it hold for you? What kind of things do you find yourself noticing?