Summer has wound down. September is here and the girls are back to school. Oldest in 2nd grade and youngest entering kindergarten. Both girls are in the same school. How amazing.
There was definitely a crispness to the air signaling the change.
A change for me as well. First time in a long time, I’ll have more of a full day to myself. Some feelings of “what-to-do-with-my-days” swirl in my mind. Oh, It’s not like I don’t have anything to do, but more like, ”How will my day flow now”. Time has slipped by noticeably and I wonder.
It’s OK to be still. Good to think and explore. Change doesn’t have to feel like a weight . It could be as light as air.
Light and air. A friend spoke of that at a forum I go to. Just the words brought up a wonderful image.
It also brought up an interesting and wonderful memory.
“Light and Air”
I used to have a Fear of being in water over my head. I didn’t want to continue to have this fear when I had children. So I took classes at the local Y in Quincy. I slowly worked on relaxing and taking it in. Focusing on lessening the panic and replacing it with some comfort and skill.
Interesting to note: If I was in the shallower end of a pool and under water swimming I was just fine, like on a cloud. So the Fear was just a security issue when stopped in place.
When the students and I had met our goals, the instructor had us try an “easy going” dive in from the edge of pool into the deep end. I dove in and actually did a somersault under water ( guess i bent alot in the dive) but straightened out beautifully. During that slight moment of “fog” I just floated for a moment, like on a cloud. In that moment I noticed where the light was coming from: Above at the surface. I swam to it. I wasn’t the least bit out of breathe either. It was amazing. What a situation to come through. So empowering and peaceful at the same time.
Fear tends to leave one at a stand still. It ‘s part of “Natures protective tool”.
Yet when there’s no fear to fear, we can find a way to move again and move forward.
Feature Art/product
“Sleeping Fox” is a pastel painting of a red fox.
This Red Fox was done from a picture I did at The Trailside Museum in Milton, MA. The Trailside museum is where one can get an up close look at wild animals common to the Northeast region of the U.S.A. and learn about them.
One day I did some sketching of some of the animals there.
At the Arts in the Park in Randolph, I decided to do a demonstration with my fox sketch, and made this pastel painting.
“Sleeping Fox” pastel painting is for sale. There are prints of this image for purchase too.
Check out “Sleeping Fox” pillow and sendoutcard image, too. Great Gift items.
Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com
Art News
The Equine Art Guild’s News
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009
Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”
Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009
WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.
Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.
Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!
“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”
WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.
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