This spring I set out to explore
in much need of inspiration
and creativity as I was feeling stagnate
searching for a new path
I
went to university for a semester,
studying psychology and fractal geometry (which was actually pretty tough)
Stepping outside my comfort zone really helped open my mind and heart
but the shoe still didn't fit
Early May I almost lost my
horse Bella to colic- she had to go to the hospital for a week and lost over
200 lbs- which is pretty grave for a horse.
Nursing her back to health which included
medication and feeding her every 2 hours for the first 10 days,
talk about reliving mother hood all over again.
Bella is once again her happy horse self and gained all her weight back.
Panicked
doesn't even describe what I went through.
Waves of gratitude washed over me that her life was saved.
Amerced myself in a lovely summer here in Big Sky
country- lots of swimming, sup boarding, floating on the rivers, fly-fishing
and hiking with family and friends.
Summer is like an elixir
Hard
when it abruptly comes to end.
Canadian geese fly over head reminding us the cooler weather is arriving
and fall descend upon us once again in the mountains.
My oldest headed
out to college in Missoula and our daughter started college locally
wasn't it just yesterday that they started first grade?
During the summer we built a little studio in the back of our house.
No longer allowed to dye yarn in the kitchen, my husband kicked me
out!
Wiping down splashed granite
counter tops and mopping up color stained wood floors was probably not the best solution.
This will be my own little
creative space
where I can be messy and dream up beautiful colorscapes for yarn again.
I'm back to
photography and I'm back to blogging- oh how I have missed it!
Time is what I needed
think thoughts through
clear my head
away from routine
open my mind and brighten my heart space.
the road leads me back again
all I needed was a few degrees of adjustment in order
to find the right path
home again.
I hope you all are well - wishing you peace and love.
Until next time.
Glad to see you in this space again. And time, yes, time is always the answer.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you, I came across some writing prompts a few years ago that I had saved and thought about you. Have a lovely week.
DeleteSo happy to see you bloggimg again! I look forward to your creative things and gorgeous photos. Xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Linda- where are you? Are you blogging? Yes, I am feeling a creative spark again- I thought it was lost.
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No, I am not blogging or instagramming or anything at the moment, sometimes I think about blogging again though. I am still knitting and crafting and drawing mandalas though! My son moves out for uni in a couple of weeks and i start a new job so it is all change and empty nest things here! xxx
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ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Jill- good to be back.
DeleteSo good to see you back in this space! Enjoy your sweet little studio - I'm outlawed to the garage : )
ReplyDeleteMissed you..
Well hello Rebel.... Fiber rebel that we are. It feels familiar and so comfortable to be back here amongst friends. Good luck with your festival - wish I could go! Missed you too Leigh.
DeleteWelcome back! I am glad your horse is healthy again. I saw a first huge group of storks passing this week- a sure sign that autumn is approaching (even if it is still way too hot for my taste). Wish you a lot of creative hours in your new studio.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, I am looking forward to be creative again with yarns and color. Hope you are well and enjoying the cooler weather and having fun with your family.
DeleteYou're back! yay! I missed your voice and your blogging. I hope your Bella continues to be super healthy :)
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, so good to be back, you know the funny thing I would often stop by your place and see what you were up too- really missed it here. Enjoy the cooler weather,I know how much you love it- happy Thursday:)
DeleteThank you for your kind words on my blog renno: I was actually inspired after seeing your new look!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteHey that's awesome - we inspire :)Hope you are well my friend.
DeleteWelcome back! The creative mind needs rest sometimes;). Good to read it worked out well. Looking forward to your colorful yarns!
ReplyDeleteThank you Erica...isn't that the truth! Yes all is good and I can't wait to ad some color to my world!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back my friend. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Kim. I hope you and your little man had a great summer! I bet your garden is amazing !
DeleteIt's lovely to see you back in this space!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you for your kind words, it's great to be back! I think sometimes a little hiatus is good for inspiration. How are you and yours- did you have a nice summer?
DeleteLove that you are trying new things, getting out of your comfort zone. But, I like to see you are back blogging, hoping to see more photography soon.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, yes sometimes the best the best things in life is to explore.. Even if leads you back where you started. Yes to photography!!!! Have a wonderful week!
DeleteSometimes all we need is to walk away from what we are used to...and enjoy new things. Like attending university, and embracing the season. Then when we return our outlook is so different :0) so thankful that your horse is better. I miss my dog something fierce, this will be our second year without him, and it still hurts immensely...I know how you would have felt if Bella would no longer be with you.
ReplyDeleteBut enough of that! So good to read your words again :0) be blessed!
mari
Hi Mari, thank you for your kind and insightful words- that is all so true. I'm so sorry for your loss, animals are our family and it is always so hard to lose someone we love dearly. Hugs to you.
DeleteSometimes all we need is to walk away from what we are used to...and enjoy new things. Like attending university, and embracing the season. Then when we return our outlook is so different :0) so thankful that your horse is better. I miss my dog something fierce, this will be our second year without him, and it still hurts immensely...I know how you would have felt if Bella would no longer be with you.
ReplyDeleteBut enough of that! So good to read your words again :0) be blessed!
mari
Hi, Camilla. So glad you're back!!!! I always miss your lovely photos and words. I can see why you took a break, you were very busy. Your new studio is beautiful! And I'm glad your horse recovered. Thank you for visiting me so I knew you were back blogging.
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