Stories are the only enchantment possible, for when we begin to see our suffering as a story, we are saved.
~Anaïs Nin
Living life as a story or adventure {as ♫ a freebird}. It is how I would say I cope with living with shattered dreams, challenges and chronic illness.
Because as you see your life as a story — a collection of chapters, settings and characters — you discover The Brave necessary to turn some pages. And that your life is never — ever — limited to one book, one volume {defined by one relationship or endeavor}.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus
Autumn weather has finally returned to my region … And I have been savoring the inspiration of change and aloneness; wrapped loosely in layers of clothing for morning walks over fallen leaves … gloved hands steadying my camera; savoring both solitude and intimate friendships with my art journal open and ready for syllables and layers of collage; impromptu one-on-one conversations during seasonal gatherings …
This is what I need right now: time to abide and ponder, and determine new patterns even as I {mourn and release and} sort through the details of my Befores, and of my Nexts. This is what becomes neglected in the busyness of living {saying “yes” to others and “no” to myself} — and redeemed when allowed to resume as The Focus.
Inspired to do the same? I hope so … There is inspiration sparkling in the air of aloneness — and there are answers to the questions streaming from one’s heart. ♥
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- If you submitted an art journaling guest post, it will be published. The arrangement and compilation of submissions is something I consider carefully; it is my practice to exercise as much care and attention as the individual artists-authors did in presenting their post. ♥
- I will again be {blending} art from Creative Every Day Month with my morning writing sessions ala National Novel Writing Month … Posting daily [here] about my discoveries AND I would love to connect with you in the #nanowrimo community {more info}. Please send me a message via Facebook or e-mail!
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