author...illustrator...guerilla artist
author...illustrator...guerilla artist
today is a day for curling up on the couch with a book, being immersed in someone elses life for a change.
for making dinner for friends, (roast vegetable linguine with basil).
for doodling strange characters on the chalkboard.
for getting some exercise after consuming large amounts of food over the last two days.
for letting my fears and worries sit quietly in the corner, for allowing myself to breathe deeply for a time.
for feeling grateful for a life, short though it may have been.
for being grateful for time spent with family.
for singing harmonies.
for sinking into a hug from husband.
for sending out love to friends you've never met in person when they are going through a rough time.
for putting on your new favourite hat that you made yourself.
for slowing your mind and feeling more in your body.
for allowing yourself to feel good about a project, (even though you are slightly disappointed about a couple of things with it).
for turning the computer off and going outside to feel the sun.
Keri~ I read this piece this morning and felt a chill down my spine. Thank you for talking about the truth of it all. Kudos. I wrote about a similar experience last week - "no repeats". http://aftertasteinexile.blogspot.com/2005/11/no-repeats.html
Love your site; I posted it my links. ~Karina
Hi Kerri--saw this article called Letting Go of Hope and thought you might find it interesting. It's from the Truth Out website.
Hope your first Thankgsgiving in the US was a good one!
Jenn
Posted by: BeastlySum on November 28, 2005 02:40 PMKeri love the line about putting fears in a corner...
Posted by: m on November 28, 2005 07:22 AM*Will order the book - for a christmas gift to myself yay!!!"
Posted by: cicilia on November 27, 2005 07:35 PMvery inspiring list
and the book looks great...
i always thought the stuff
put out by american girl
was of good quality
and it looks like they made
a great choice with you
:) :)
and i have a ten year old girl
so....
:)
:)
Posted by: Me on November 27, 2005 03:07 AMI devoured Natalie Goldberg's book two weeks ago. Couldn't put it down. I like how you put it "being immersed in someone else's life for a change." I hope you continue to find moments to breathe deeply and let go a little bit at a time. Congratulations on your new book!
Posted by: liz elayne on November 26, 2005 11:08 PMHeh, ok. That makes more sense. ;) Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Cam on November 26, 2005 10:04 PMgreat post!! :)
Posted by: adele on November 26, 2005 09:14 PMjust a heads up, this book is recommended for 8-12 year olds.
Yay, a new book! Such wonderful news! I ordered it right away. :) Feels like Christmas already!
Posted by: Cam on November 26, 2005 09:07 PM