6.16.10
Today was a journey to the effervescence, and I have felt bumped around by all those sparkling bubbles. I am tired today, and the journey to move into our new studio and prepare a place to work, play, sleep, and eat has been exciting, fun, and at times exhausting. This day has been full of popping bubble's effervescent imaginings, and I have not the energy to go on that delightful honeymoon of high motion.
I am looking forward to and honoring that flattening phase that follows. I am definitely felted, and I know a good foundation is formed.
We are having a Studio Open House Sunday, and I think I should hold the rudder steady, but lay low into my profile. At this point I feel I cannot connect with my work if I don't roll around on that pool table and make some holes. Rolling around like a pool ball on one of those felted flat tables sounds divine.
It reminds me of the village green, it is just like a billiard table. I am an eight ball, so I will eventually complete this cycle and be able to create even more in our new space, but at present I'll roll around, like air in the crescent moon of water, like a marble.I have loved marbles all my life, and I have pondered on their enduring grace for me.
I love the imagery in this post. I feel as if I am popping bubbles today as well.It is always lovely to read something completely deep and have it speak to your here and now. Thank you for putting what I too am feeling into words.
ReplyDeleteAs I roll around in that effervesence, looking at the moon out my window I understand that need to be felted and steady in what I am doing, holding on the rim of that sailing boat. You certainly held the rudder straight yesterday, so proud of you both. You will endure.
ReplyDeleteO, sweet girl, I am so enjoying this exploration and glad you have weathered through the solstice with some humor.
ReplyDeleteWe kayak today, all the way to Thomaston. We're making a virgin trip. We'll be careful.
Sandra, it was a beautiful night last night. I always think of you sitting out on these starry nights.
ReplyDeleteI was so pooped, I didn't stay long. You, too, are holding the rudder straight. Don't let go of that rim. :-)
Love that image of rolling around like air in the crescent moon of water -- as an Air sign, I find myself in this space a lot -- sometimes fun & exciting & invigorating but also often feels exhausting and disconcerting like I don't have enough "sides". I, too, enjoy the relief of the "flattening" phase when it comes as the counterpoint to the effervescence -- until of course I start longing for the inspiration & rejuvenation of the rolling wild ride again!!
ReplyDeleteI see this in you so much, and love it! That's why you like fire.
ReplyDeleteTHAT'S why you like to roll out the dough!!