Quiet. Learning. Creating Space.
October 25th, 2010
I’ve been kind of quiet here for the past few weeks. I’m still sending out the daily paintings to my newsletter, but I’ve been rethinking what this space is. I don’t want my blog to just be about the paintings. I love my paintings, and my daily practice, but I’m much more than that. And I’ve missed having a space to write. So I’m contemplating a new plan here. I’ll keep you posted on what it’s going to look like.
Just Be True.
I spent a few days with some very wise women at the sea last week. It was magic. That’s the word I keep using and it seems inadequate, but it’s the best I can do. And I realized that the quiet here has been making space for something new.
I often hold back with my writing because I’m afraid of hurting someone. I’m not always fully honest in this space. Hell, I’m not always fully honest with myself. And these days at the sea shifted that.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to become one of those creepy over-sharing bloggers. But I’m going to be myself a little more. I’m peeling a few filters away and allowing my story to grow a little more here.
October 25th, 2010 at 5:48 am
Hmmm that’s what’s hard to keep up by having a blog. You try to filter your words then you realize that you’re not you. I have that problem too -____-”
I’m sure your post will become much more original~
Good luck with peeling the few filters away
October 25th, 2010 at 5:56 am
If there was a “Like” button on this post, I’d be clicking it. Kudos, Jolie!
October 25th, 2010 at 6:07 am
I know you don’t need permission, but sometimes it’s helpful to hear a “I think that’s fine”, so here you go, I think this is fine. This reader enjoys the art, but would also enjoy knowing more of the woman who makes it. Knowing that there will always be more that’s not-for-knowing, not-for-sharing.
This online life is a bit wacky. It’s hard to sort out what we want to bring to it. I’ve been online since 1998 and I still go through long periods of silence and I-don’t-want-to-share-right-now. And then I burst out with a whole new run of stuff.
Anyway, looking forward to hearing more, however and whenever it comes to pass.
October 25th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Good For you!!!!!!!!!!!!1
October 25th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Thanks, Buff. <3 You're super.
October 25th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Lisa– This is EXACTLY what I needed to read. Thank you!
October 25th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Thanks, Steve! (By the way, I don’t think I got to tell you last Saturday, but you rocked that intro.
October 25th, 2010 at 6:48 am
It’s a tricky balance, isn’t it? I guess it’s all part of the process (or so I’m learning).
October 25th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
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October 26th, 2010 at 10:09 am
I’m totally going to be a “creepy oversharing blogger” for halloween. Gotta get on that.
love you. You are just so damn fantastic.
xxox
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Jolie, I love you.
You are astoundingly beautiful, and you are appreciated by so, so many.
Be yourself; be happy, for we cannot love you any more than we do now.
October 28th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Although I’m new to your blog, it’s no less exciting to read of the thoughts emerging from your magical experience by the sea. (Magical Experience By the Sea!) Part of the fun of being a blogger is also being able to (when I’m fortunate enough to be tuned in and paying attention, that is,) observe my patterns and rhythms. It feels important to be open to this, and I’m confident that your enjoyment of the process will only grow, too, as you embrace greater honesty in your writing.
Looking forward to watching it unfold.