A friend and I recently visited the de Young Museum in San Francisco to see the “Monet in Venice” exhibit. As always, Monet’s art touched something inside me. This day was no exception. Maybe because I’m focused on savoring my life, I noticed things I hadn’t before. The curator’s notes discussed Monet’s “enveloppe” concept of painting. As Monet himself put it: “I want to paint the air which surrounds the bridge, the house, the boat — the beauty of the air in which these objects are located, and that is nothing short of impossible.” Monet recognized that the object isn’t where the aliveness is — it’s in the envelope around…
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Living in Real Time
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau Summer is in full bloom in my garden….and the days longer and warmer. My brilliant yellow and orange daylilies are blooming. As their name implies, those stunning flowers only last a short time–a day! If I don’t go outside each day, I’ll miss several at their peak beauty. Just knowing this, I’m out there daily. This little reminder supports my intention to be more present and aware wherever I am. Living in Real Time One significant choice I made was to…
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Feeling Stuck or Hopeless? Baby Steps…one after another
It’s time for a major clear-out of our home after living here for over thirty years. Last month I shifted my mindset from the enormity of the project to tackling small areas individually. Just one drawer, one box, or one shelf at a time. Progress is slow, but I’m feeling better. Still lots to do, but I see improvement. I’ve gotten rid of boxes of things that don’t fit my life today. Baby steps…one after another. One page at a time. That’s how I am revising my book. Slowly, I am making progress. It’s not record-setting, but its forward movement and it feel good. Baby steps….one after another. News today…
