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Monday, December 5, 2011

Day 41! of Creative/Dream Play



"To meet your passion you must jump naked into the deep waters of the unknown.  It is an act of love and trust.  You paint what is given to you, as it comes, never avoiding, postponing, or bargaining.  You listen carefully inside, entering the mystery, moving toward the real, learning to be where you are."  Michele Cassou

"Be You"

 Those of you who have been following along here for a while might know that, for the last 41 days, I have been playing with creativity...and what a ride it's been.  

I'm not sure yet how to put words to what this process has been for me, I think it's all too close right now...with a little distance, clarity and understanding will come--it always does. 

For now, I'll leave you with my "Be You" birdie and just say I've been jumping "naked into the deep waters of the unknown"  and moving closer to what is Real.  It's been liberating and tender and shaky and many things I can't yet put into words.  For all of you who have been here by my side through the wildness of it all, thank you!  It has meant everything.

I hope that today you are intensely aware of how beautiful it is to be YOU.


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  1. MiriamDecember 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Julia,

    I LOVE your "be you birdie." Thanks for sharing your journey. I don't comment often enough, but I'm a frequent and grateful visitor to your blog.

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  2. JuliaDecember 5, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you, Miriam...I so appreciate you taking the time to connect.

    Sending love,

    Julia

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  3. AmyDecember 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Ok so I believe this might be my favorite painting that you have done, so beautiful :) We should have an art session when I come in February, that would be a lot of fun!
    Love you xoxo
    Amy

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  4. rachel awesDecember 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    being naked/being "you",
    if it looks like this bird,
    sure is beautiful.
    xox

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  5. MichaelaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    your blog is lovely!! i would love to follow you! feel free to follow me as well :)

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  6. GraceDecember 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    "I hope that today you are intensely aware of how beautiful it is to be YOU."

    For that, and for everything else that you are - thank you, Julia. I am so glad to hear that everything is going beautifully for you - even if the words aren't there yet. Words developed after emotions and often fail to fully capture them, don't they?

    Much love,
    Grace

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  7. RebeccaDecember 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    You, and this birdie, are so lovely! Loving yet another window into your creative play!!

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  8. jDecember 6, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    When I'm rich (and famous because, you know, one can dream), I'm going to decorate my house in your art. xo

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  9. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I am so grateful for you. This birdie has spoken to my soul today, softly reminding me that all I "need" to do is be ME.

    Loving you dearly.

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  10. Eydie KuglerDecember 6, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Julia,

    I have also been jumping "naked into the deep waters of the unknown” with my art. So much newness and beauty.

    So happy to be sharing this journey with you.

    Congrats on your 41 days.

    xoxo

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  11. ChristaDecember 7, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Wow! What a be-autiful bird, Julia! And that quote - I'm sneaking it off and adding it to my stash. So true.

    It's been wonderful to watch you - and join you, most days, as you bloom even more into all the creative joy you bring to the world.

    Thank you. Love to you...

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  12. Happy Mama (Lisa Gonzalez)December 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Oh how I love this birdy! It's so beautiful, as is its message.

    sending you a great big hug tonight, beautiful Julia. xoxo

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  13. hoolieDecember 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow - I really love this painting. Your color use is incredible. Go girl, go!

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  14. christy wilsonDecember 12, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    i too have gone to magic places and found more of my amazing self during these 41 days....and I hope to keep 15 minutes of juicy art play or valuable "working" to support my art business each day!....right now that is mainly holiday commissions and calendar orders....but whenever I can I sneak in a wild glitter glue, fabric scrap, scissors and paper christmas craft session with my girls!

    thank you so much for your inspiration and companionship on this important journey

    i too love that bright and bold bird!

    Christy

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