when i make a brush line.......

by Leslie


when i make a brush line i connect to the page

i see before me

the stability of a level place

i feel connected to the earth grounded

uncritical to the idea noncritical to the journey

i pause i learn about being in myself

balanced non-judgemental

i show up

i let go i connect i receive and i give

ebb and flow grace simplicity and i am a part of the journey

i am the journey

i connect to the breath

i align the breath the brush the page

i am grateful i smile seeing the simplicity the opportunity

the knowing the unknowing

i am one with the brush

the soft beginning and the soft ending


the intention is set

no details

just a simple line

carrying the flow of water

on the page

so beautiful

so simple


Comments

  1. Barbara BashFebruary 27, 2021 at 10:57 PM

    . . . a level place - I am the journey - soft beginning and ending - just a simple line . . .

    all so beautiful !

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  2. katieFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:04 PM

    'carrying the flow of water' - such a powerful image

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  3. EloiseMarch 10, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    The visual with the writing brings everything to life. Love the letters touching the flowing line.

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