I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this. Years, in fact. It’s the reason I watch Clean House and have spent since 2002 on a junk diet, in this case meaning I’m slimming down my ownership and acquisition of junk. This move even looks to be a sign of my success in that area: [...]
Keep me true to myself on this path to myself Remind me, dear Eros at the end of this journey lies freedom new journeys heartbreak and joy. Amen. -Artist’s Prayer by Diana Rajchel Share on Facebook
Xiane commented that this week’s work seems less appealing/unappealing somehow. I agree with her, but I think there’s also a factor of ourselves individually reacting to the process. It is in our nature to resist change, especially change driven by ourselves. Also, my inner critic is an astonishingly subtle bastard, and it switches tactics to [...]
5 people I wish I’d met: 1. Tony Gladys (americanized spelling) This was my uncle that led the escape from a labor/concentration camp – was it Krakau? My sister might remember. I want to know what is inside of us as a family that leads to that level of balls. 2. Mark Twain He’s been [...]
Today has been harder than previous days to get and stay on track with morning pages and the whole “work of the way” than previous days. I’m doing what I do in other therapies: I do great right up front, phenomenally well, and then I hit a stopping point where both the therapist and myself [...]
For convenience and sanity’s sake, I’ve also opened a Moving Sale section to my shop. If you’ve been curious, now’s the time! Fritz needs a new home, after all. Share on Facebook
These are my 5 Childhood Accomplishments: 1. Won first place in the Indiana History Challenge. I had a little Indiana-shaped trophy collecting dust for years after that, and I was so proud. – can I add historian to my list of alternate life careers? I’d make a fab historian, I’m a storyteller. 2. Nominated for [...]
I went to check out the master’s track program at the literary center, and immediately got an urge to go sit in the poetry circle, but instead I sat in creative nonfiction. I noticed one of the instructors more than once pausing on me with an odd gaze, which I would meet – and she [...]
I am continuously amazed at what this process is bringing out of me. Xiane observed last night that I’m clearly impacted visually – I am thinking more visually, and it’s coming out in my writing not to mention in my urge to draw and paint. Also, I like lowbrow art. This shouldn’t surprise me – [...]
My first room that I remember in childhood was a space I shared with my sister; it was mostly decorated in “Big Sis Decor” with Duran Duran and Menudo posters at various phases 1 and there was NO space allowed for my self-expression, save a single Strawberry shortcake corkboard. Even the corkboard was not sacred: [...]
