suffering,
as divine being or human being.
both blessings imitate.
mind and body
Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is people who come alive.
Howard Thurman
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Joseph Campbell
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Intense. Hope you are doing well Karin. Love the hands and the message.
ReplyDeleteA little worried about what this means, but I find it intense and nterestng. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteThere is always so much power and depth in your work. Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteWe cannot know what greets you daily in this journey. The courage to put your pain out of you, through art, is hopefully a tiny bit of comfort.
ReplyDeleteThank you, for sharing.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
sending you love... xoj
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Karin. Warm cuddly hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you are "beginning again" to work through the pain by way of your art. You express it so very well. May your healing move on to the fast track.
Claire
I find such comfort in your gentle words and strong images...I am sending you much love and hugs as you continue down your road to living in the present moment...mind and body in totality. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteHands are such a powerful metaphor for ourselves.
So happy to see your post this Sunday morning though I imagine it was quite hard on your hands to complete it. I love the beautiful winged figure. Always sending healing thoughts. xoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteYour art is always so full of meaning and a story always told.
I am have taken a break from blogging but I try to glance when I can. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Prayers of healing and prayers of peace.
Katelen
So beautiful and heartfelt, and at the same time it makes me ache knowing what your hands are going through.
ReplyDeleteExceptionally strong piece my friend...many hugs to you.
XXOO~~
Anne
Thank you everyone! I know it's been quite a while since I've posted, and it is because I've had a number of physical challenges, but one of my new treatments is helping with my hands. I started these pages several weeks ago and had to abandon them - but this past week my hands have been doing a whole lot better, allowing me to complete them and share them with you. Hopefully this is a trend, and I will get moved into my studio and be able to share more regularly!
ReplyDeleteWith gratitude and love, Karin
As always, the sequential nature of your photographs are intriguing, giving the viewer one piece of the story at a time. I enjoy the way that this parallels your real time experience: meeting with challenges, taking up the challenge (hand tx) and coming out the other end. Again and again you meet these physical challenges with strength and create beauty.
ReplyDeleteKarin, okay enough already . It's time the universe sees fit to bless your hands and remove the limitations .Those handshave so much creating to do, so much earned wisdom and experience to impart
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the rocky road. You are a trooper. I can complain about the smallest things and then there you keeping on keeping on.
Lighten up, universe! Come on!
Love
kj
you know how I love hands!I am so happy to see yours getting back into the fray! we all have missed hearing from you. glad Dad is doing well and that from what toni tells me you are beginning to feel like a human! much love and lotsa hugs! lyle
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see a post! But those hands look hard to live with, best & blessings for healing friend
ReplyDeleteHi, Karin!! I also hope that you are doing well. Your paintings always carry a powerful message. I love your hands. Thanks for sharing your personal works with us. xo
ReplyDeletecome out, come out where ever you are! we want to hear more from you! tell what you've been able to do with the new studio, whats up with you and any other silliness you'd like to share! we miss you!
ReplyDeleteI hope the improvement continues in your gentle powerful hands...I wish I could help you get moved into your dream studio. Post when you are able...each word to us is a gift. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeletesending lots of love, as always your work is so powerful and beautful...xo
ReplyDeleteWell done carry on.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see your work again. Amazing and intense energy from those hands. i hope thesd pages work as a healing prayer for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's been way too long since I've last visited, but so glad I'm here now- and so happy to see that you posted on my birthday!! sending lots of hugs and feel encouraged that you have some progress in your hands. xxoo
ReplyDeleteKarin, hellooooo! Wow. Absolutely wow. Your images carry so much power and meaning. This one is a little frightening, but the winged figure provides a bit of light and hope as well. It's a wonderful balance. The words you choose are always profound.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling well and your hands are cooperating. I hope you are finding time to enjoy the crisp air and the beautiful Hudson. Many hugs to you!!!
Hi Karin. Your works are so inspiring. It shows a depth that can easily be read and it means something to those who can view it. Great piece of art indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate hearing from you - especially since I haven't been able to create or post for a while. xo
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