Alena really speaks to me. She reminds the reader to slow down and by doing so you'll coax the magic spark that lies deep in each and every one of us. I'll admit, the struggle for me to slow down has been something I've struggled with. From now on, when I have those times of struggle.....i will pick up this book. Peruse the beautiful art. Take part in the tips and prompts. and let go. Right now, this is my favorite art book. Thank you Alena for inspiring me. thank you for giving so much of YOU that is so magical and so uniquely you.
One of the prompts she gives is "weeding". I began this process of writing and it turned into something else. (i think that's the magic of being still) It begins to evolve and take you places.
Fresh in my mind, was a conversation with my friend, Carissa Paige yesterday......we had some good moments. We let go of the fear of feeling guilty for not "doing it all"...and those comparison issues. it felt so good. I think we did some weeding yesterday.
"i have big plans for you, my dear!!"
"i have big plans for you, my dear!!"
I wanted to share what grew out of Alena's prompts:
Serenade
My voice is here.
It is in full bloom.
well maybe only at the bud stage.
Why do we let ourselves feel guilty?
only giving of ourselves fully
fostering creation and growing
even through dim light.
we are a seedling, searching....
stretching toward the tiny speck of light.
we lean towards the shining spark
in hopes that one day the light will grow....
to bathe fully in its warmth.
only then, are we able to fully extend
giving more.
evolving.
The day will come when morning brings her sunlight
heavy on the horizon.
the Earth sings.
We bow in reverence
and accept the full presence of nurturing sustenance
We reach higher.
the serenade begins anew.
