“I can never get people to understand that poetry is the expression of excited passion, and that there is no such thing as a life of passion any more than a continuous earthquake, or an eternal fever.”
-Lord Byron
Maybe this explains why we artists can feel a sort of beautiful letdown after expressing ourselves. The realization that while we’ve touched on something great, we will be unable to set up residence on that mountaintop. Some people assume we live there, since they’ve seen us on the grounds, but we know it’s more like a vacation home to return to now and again when the crazies set in. A vacation home we lend out to others who are willing to make the time in their schedule for a get-away visit. And then we all walk around with this shared memory of that place that does in fact exist and can be escaped to upon necessity.
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{ox} I needed these words; words to sum up so many conversations over coffee.
Here is to finding sparkly on the level dailies of plateau. ♥
One of my AJ students continually referred to our class time as a mini-vacation. Made me smile every time.
I’m reading a book right now called “After the Ecstasy, the Laundry”. It is so true that we need to appreciate the fullness by accepting all the parts.
I don’t think I imagined your post yesterday recommending “Refuse to Choose” {!?}
I went to the library and picked it up. I’m not sure if I am a scanner in the strict sense of her definition, but there are many things I resonate with. I’ve already appreciated the idea to have a Daybook and write, write, write. I’ve dismissed so much of myself, it is a relief to not judge the value, but to just document and trust in the Larger to show itself. I’m already feeling more self-acceptance, self-peace. Thanks, Mandy. xo
Oh, Mandy, I just realized that Monica at Bohemian Twilight spoke on the book “Refuse to Choose”. I guess I linked it to you in my mind, perhaps it is something you would enjoy.
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Anyway, blessings, friend.
no worries. and yay for self-acceptance and peace!
needed this personal reminder.
Though art is life; art can also be a great (and needed) escape. It’s not insidious in any way..vacations are sweet!
Thanks Mandy
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