From the monthly archives:

July 2010

…in spite of doubt

by Jan on July 22, 2010

“The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it’s not without doubt but in spite of doubt.” Rollo May Isn’t that a great way of looking at things. Does it pop out at you like it does at me? Rollo May’s quote literally jumped off the [...]

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Give it a go!

by Jan on July 15, 2010

Trust that still, small voice that says, “this might work and I’ll try it”. Diane Mariechild The photograph is another from a set taken at Cambo House. I am exploring the possibilities of creating impressionistic images by deliberating blurring photgraphs. Click to see more of these shots on Flickr.

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Waves of change

by Jan on July 12, 2010

Every wave transforms, covers, washes, gives and takes The tide, the rhythm of the moon, night and day The waves of our lives, of light, of dark, of dawn, of dusk Gently, mostly, bringing those small changes. Look back, you looked the same, yet you are changed By the waves. And on this, layer what [...]

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On making time for creative work

by Jan on July 6, 2010

We are traditionally rather proud of ourselves for having slipped creative work in there between the domestic chores and obligations. I’m not sure we deserve such big A-pluses for all that. Toni Morrison

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Change is her own woman

by Jan on July 5, 2010

Change is her own woman She looks like herself, she has a mind of her own and walks her own path, always at her own pace She may surprise you when she walks into your life down a hidden lane She may gently creep up on you from the side, slowly moving into focus. Smiling [...]

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