Clearing

By Martha Postlethwaite

Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest of your life and wait there patiently until the song that is your life falls into your own cupped hands and you recognize and greet it. Only then will you know how to give yourself to this world so worthy of rescue.     
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For the past few months, I’ve been working on a series of small group creative self-care workshops for those who could really use a few soothing hours of relaxation, inspiration, and joy. I adore teaching, and believe this is meant to be, even while worrying if people will come or if I should be spending more time making art, instead.

Then recently, I was working in the journal, OMM 365 One Minute Meditations for Older Women. The topic was how to handle feeling selfish or self-centered when taking time for you. Instead, the author suggests viewing this occasion to relax and renew your own spirit as a way to give permission and encouragement for others to do the same.

I love the sense of connection this offers, and hope to play just a tiny part in creating that opportunity, via these workshops! Plus, I’ve decided to nix the “what if’s” and simply enjoy this new journey. If you’re in the Tampa Bay area, I do hope you’ll join me!