I'll write more about this, my word of the year, in Sprout: Inspiration (releasing 1/15!), but for now . . . know this:
grace is here,
waiting,
ready,
welcoming--
all of us.
I spend many hours tethered to my desk working on Sprout--which is certainly my dream job, my passion, my purpose . . . but oh, I need to remember to take breaks. To breathe. To rest my eyes on something other than a glowing screen. To refill my creative well, after pouring everything else out into Sprout's pages.
And 2013? My year of grace. Of being gentle with myself. Of seeking balance. Of working hard and playing hard.
Today my sweet hubs and I enjoyed poking around a secondhand shop. I found a gloriously thick-paged spiral bound book to alter (along with a $1.50-Levi's-jean-vest-oh-yesss; Jason's classic comic books; a twirly skirt). And this evening? I camped out in my mom's living room, surrounded by marigold-yellow walls, prepping this book to become my newest altered art journal.
Mess. Play. Color.
The knots in my stomach released. Grief eased into grace.
(a page in progress)
Be gentle with yourself today, okay?
Take a few mintues to breathe. Let go. Relax. Play.
When you do go back to "work" (whatever that may be) . . . you will be more present . . . more you.
Love,
Amanda
4 comments:
oh my precious daughter . . friend of my deepest heart . . . what a tender joy it was to work around my house while you camped out at my rickety card table, easing your way into possibility in that altered journal . . .can't adequately describe what springs of happy fountained up in me, hearing your chirps of satisfaction at some new step in your process that pleased you. just know that your joy fed me.
Amanda, what a beautiful word, pregnant with all possibilities! Oh how I encourage you to pick up the book I mentioned on my blog, My One Word. As I am reading it, I see so much more opened to us in our one little word. How to keep it on the front burner instead of the back one...and more.
And I must say, what a sweet note from your mother!
I love this reminder. I've been letting my art journaling be pushed aside lately because I'm "too busy".
Thank you - I needed this today.
I love your blog and read every post.
My word for the year is SLOW. As in "slow down". I'm so tired of rushing.
Hugs.
I love grace...it's likely my favorite word in the english language and definitely my heart's true love:)
And it's the perfect word for you!
I'm so leaning into yes for your journey with grace
in the days to come.
beautiful beginnings to you,
Jennifer
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