I’m getting excited about my trip to Death Valley. I bought some binoculars today. I’ve heard that when you view the Milky Way with binoculars, the milky part will distinguish itself into stars. I don’t know if this is true but I’ll find out. Maybe I’ll use them to look across the vast flat lands to see mirages disappear.
I also talked to my therapist, Norma, today. She lives in North Carolina, but I still call her for a phone session when I really feel the need. Her understanding of things always grounds me. She said I don’t have to think about the past or the future. All I need to do is feel my feelings, take care of myself, and get back on track. I don’t need to let go or to hold on. There’s no magical thinking involved.
I brought up that I feel conflicted by the need to vilify this ex boyfriend to get over the hurt and disappointment. She suggested that I think of him as confused instead. Smile!
Finally I’ve been thinking about my intentions for this blog and how it functions. I blog for professional reasons, but my art and creativity have always been bound by my life. I can’t separate them. It’s a little gross to go public with such raw emotion, but on the other hand I also use this blog to chronicle the essential events of my life — which of course IS the source of my creativity. It’s a circle!
Again thanks for all your comments and patience. Waking with the earthquake this morning felt natural. I’m still a little shaky, but I have a feeling that there will be some kinda kick-ass quilt making happening in my studio when I return from the desert!
Photo: The Realm of Complete Joy, 2004, installation detail, by Sherri Lynn Wood
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While I leave the messiest part of my life off my blog, I am always conscious of the fact that I can’t keep it purely professional, or reflective of only one aspect of my interests. Art and life are intertwined and I’ve come to the conclusion that to be authentic, one can’t and shouldn’t try to separate them (even if it comes at the cost of being less marketable). I wish you good healing in the desert.
Oh Sherrie, I am so sorry that this man has done this to you… not even talking it over with you first is the meanest way of all to break up with someone. May some of the peace to be found in Death Valley rest within your heart and soul. I am nearby you (in Richmond) and would love to get coffee with you some day. I enjoyed being part of the coffin project with my girls helping sew the names onto the little coffins.
Dear Sherri. I haven’t been keeping up with my e-friends like I should & am only now finding out about your heart-break. I am sad for you & sorry for him — he just let an amazing woman slip from his life. Be good to yourself & a bit indulgent. Don’t be bitter, just get stronger. A good relationship is the icing on the cake of a well-lived life, nice but not necessary.
You deserve only the best & clearly this man wasn’t the best.
Big Hug, Beth
the fact that you don’t compartmentalize your life is what gives depth to what you do and what you share with us. it is not gross. thank you for being so brave to share this with us. really. i truly appreciate it. it is an inspiration.
wishing you peace, love, and healing.
The stars in Death Valley will be brilliant. Let them reflect the light of Truth and Love, brightening your path.
Love,
Gwen
YES! You are awesome!