Intent

One of my favorite quotes is by Martha Graham:

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it.

It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.

No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”


I've read that you "learn to write by writing...learn to love by loving...learn to cook by cooking..." and that all we can ever do is "start where we are". This is my attempt to start where I am….in order to move towards the nagging visions in my heart and mind. I'm not even sure how to do that with a blog - - but being here beckons me - - so I am going to "keep the channel open, stop questioning and just march on".

Sunday, November 15, 2009

the wood song

I thought of you today. I told myself I was grumpy and cantankerous because people don't know how to drive and I have 7 loads of laundry to do...and that darn squirrel would not cooperate for his portrait.
Once I settled into myself and shed the inevitable tear, the peace I know to be truth settled itself into my heart, took up residence in my mind and spoke soft whispers of hope to my soul.

People live on in our hearts. Sometimes absence allows for a deeper knowing, a different perspective.


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2 comments:

Kelly M. said...

Your words and images are beautiful! I like your quote by Martha Graham -- I've copied it into my quotes file -- otherwise, I'll never remember (ha) -- see you on RB!

November 16, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Unnamed Author. said...

Wow, thank you Kelly. I consider that a great compliment as I've seen your work on RedBubble and like it very much. Thanks for taking a look.

I'm glad you like the quote - it's one I need to come back to whenever I want to turn tale and run away from the things I feel inspired to do that might not make alot of sense.

November 16, 2009 at 7:49 PM

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