The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. -- Albert Einstein My third year of full-time self-employment begins this week. I have a good week of work ahead of me: a summer shawl, a painted wrap and an apron to finish, next steps … Continue reading A Year of Listening: Week 22
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A Year of Listening: Week 20
I believe that we are offered up opportunities to practice and rewrite the places in our souls where we have not best served ourselves. -- Norma Colman Yes, I am quoting myself this morning. This was written a decade ago and I rediscovered the words this winter. My sister, Beth Nyland, and I discussed Sabbath … Continue reading A Year of Listening: Week 20
A Year of Listening: Week 19
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide. -- Napoleon Bonaparte
A year of Listening, Week 12
Go on with a spirit that fears nothing. -- Homer These words reside on my refrigerator door. I have given these words no notice, no thought for months. Today is a cranky day. Going on is not as appealing as staying in pajamas. The spirit is cowering. Who gave me this magnet? Why have I … Continue reading A year of Listening, Week 12
Accelerate Results
Who wants to create more in the time allotted? How can that happen? My friend Cathy Stark photographed me in this pose that illustrates, "Runs With Scissors." When the cutting begins, I am in the creative zone. And while I am more of a risk taker than my high school teachers could have ever imagined, I usually … Continue reading Accelerate Results
A Year of Listening, Week 4
The only questions that really matter are the ones you ask yourself. --Ursala K. LeQuin
Evolve in the Land of Little Bits
Big drama wears me out. Big bites overwhelm me. I often choose a "little bit," a phrase my father often used and now so does my son. Both Studio Three 17 and its division fibergig experienced significant growth spurts in 2013. We grew, we learned, and now we are intentionally building on those experiences. This … Continue reading Evolve in the Land of Little Bits
Enough: Using All your Rooms
My walking partner asked me today if I use all the rooms in my small house for studio work. Here is the bathroom three hours later. This is not an unusual scene.
Practice: sitting quietly
I start most mornings sipping coffee in bed with little light for nearly an hour. I began this practice when I was a single parent of 3 adolescents. It continues to serve me well, although I periodically think I should wean myself off of this luxury of time.Last Wednesday I had a very busy day planned, including … Continue reading Practice: sitting quietly
Three Words 2013: prepare, practice, evaluate
"What three words will help you in 2013?" That was the last sentence of the last post of 2012. I planned to write this post a month ago. I had my three words. But I also had doubt, the kind of doubt that sabotages movement. "I believe in the power of words. Each year I choose three … Continue reading Three Words 2013: prepare, practice, evaluate