I've taken to carrying my sketchbook and some kind of mark-maker wherever I go in order to stop, witness and respond to my life rather than race through it as I have these many years. As this is a new habit I am working to make a natural part of my day, I often forget, allowing my sad, glad, holy, silly and perfect moments to slip (or hover) unnoticed. So much ready inspiration goes unseen and un-dabbled-with when I refuse to slow down. So I'm hoping as I continue practicing being aware and responding, the habit will become natural.
...Sort of like changing my posture. I've gotten the word three (yes, 3!) professionals that by lifting my chest, dropping my shoulders, tucking my bum and bringing my ears over my shoulders I will lessen the mind-numbing pain in my neck, shoulders and back. I don't know how many times a day I am currently re-aligning my body, but trust me, it's more times than I care to count! I keep encouraging myself that muscles have memory and given time and persistence, I will become Jenny, Straight and Tall. In the meantime, I practice.
Anyway as today is Thursday, and I am participating over at Gitzen Girl with the You Create, I am posting a response from my carry-along sketchbook to a speaker I heard talking about God's love. It was a couple of weeks ago actually, but between the flu and my posture, I've been busy.
Here's hoping you can take some time to respond to your life in your own unique way.
That's really cool.
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