My memory of that part of the book may be wildly off the mark, but that's of no concern. The gift I received was the invitation to give thanks no matter what.
No matter what.
Really?
That is a radical idea.
I don't always remember to practice what Father Tim brought to my attention, but I inevitably enter a better space when I do.
My prayer of gratitude is this today: I am grateful—even if I don't know why (I don't), and even if I don't feel grateful (I don't)—for the struggle and the not-knowing and the self-questioning I experienced while engaged with this work in progress today.
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| work in progress 5x5"; canvas tiles and paper working title: q&q cut-up #10b |
6 comments:
I love the interaction between the circle and the squares,and the veiling of the newsprint. I would say that it stands on itself. But, being a WIP who know where Dotty's wind will take us!
Oh Dotty, powerful words. I will try to remember. "I am grateful—even if I don't know why (I don't), and even if I don't feel grateful (I don't)" Love that.
I LOVE THIS AS IT IS. There I said it. It just works Dotty. I love what I see as an abstracted musical note. The softness, and lyrical suggestion it adds contrast with all the sharp edges. In fact, looking again, all the shapes seem to be dancing :)
Thanks, Carol. I loved that this piece has kept quietly leading me along. Putting that circle in was very satisfying : )
Yeah, not quite done yet.
Sheila, aren't those words powerful? They have helped me so many times to be with what is and not just fight tooth and nail in resistance which would be my usual inclination. One of my repeat prayers is: I am thankful for/that [x], even though I don't know why. That x variable can be some pretty nasty things and yet I express my gratitude, all the while wondering what the heck I could possibly be grateful for in the given circumstance!
Thanks for sticking your neck out to say you love this AS IT IS! Too bad you're not the boss of me, eh?!
Way fun that you see a soft lyrical musical note here that is getting the molecules around it dancing.
I love your idea of unconditional thankfulness. Going to carry that with me this weekend.
So glad! It has been a godsend for me, and I've been carrying it with me for a few days now with the intention to keep on doing so.
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