Map of nowhere
Watercolors on Strathmore 140 lb. cold press paper, 4" x 5"
Copyright Anna T.
The Map of Nowhere seems to me an especially appropriate metaphor these days as I have brought my Experiment in Being into a second phase. Last week, I decided to write my 'last' to-do list for the time being.
What comes instead? Unfolding - instead of pushing, listening to the heart and that little voice within - instead of only to the mind, seeing each moment with a newborn's eyes - instead of not really seeing and being present.
Where the path will lead? At first inward, at last outward. When you allow things to unfold, when you heed that inner voice, when you see everything for the first time, you might find that instead of this you would actually choose that; that instead of confirming what you thought you knew you might dare to explore the unknown; that you might discover the miracles of the everyday - in Stephen Levine's words, noticing another road branching toward the spacious pastures and open vistas of "don't know."
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6 comments:
This really, really made my day.
Owen - And your comment really made MY day!
My life is so unstructured anymore that I need lists and motivation--hehe! But I clearly remember the days when my life was run by lists and duties and errands and plans. Sounds like you need some go-with-the-flow time. :):)
Flow time... yes... definitely!
Hi Anna, I thought I commented on this post when I first read it, but in re-reading it this morning I realized this was not so...
Times for just exploration are some of the most important times for me when going through a phase. I am so happy to see you write about it and provide links of others who also explore this form of creativity! Liz
Liz - Yes, to allow oneself time to explore is very important! Thanks for stopping by!
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