Freedom in the Studio
Oh Sweet Irrational Worship
Wind and a bobwhite
And the afternoon sun.By ceasing to question the sun
I have become light,Bird and wind.
My leaves sing.
I am earth, earth
All these lighted things
Grow from my heart.A tall, spare pine
Stands like the initial of my first
Name when I had one.When I had a spirit,
When I was on fire
When this valley was
Made out of fresh air
You spoke my name
In naming Your silence:
O sweet, irrational worship!I am earth, earth
My heart’s love
Bursts with hay and flowers.
I am a lake of blue air
In which my own appointed place
Field and valley
Stand reflected.I am earth, earth
Out of my grass heart
Rises the bobwhite.Out of my nameless weeds
His foolish worship.
-Thomas Merton
I had an amazing day at the studio! I was totally inspired by the video I posted yesterday. I realized that there is still a part of that edits my artwork in an effort to please people. I am sensitive to the fact that an image maybe too shocking, too unfinished, too too…. I never understood this before, and I see that I am unconsciously trying to control the way Divine Creativity flows through me.
So talking Vanessa Hildary as my exemplar, I drowned out my judging thoughts. I took other people out of the equation and just worked on a group of clay sketches. Quick and fun and totally, totally freeing. I’ll post some photos soon. I didn’t have my camera with me. I can’t tell you the last time I enjoyed myself so much!
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3 Responses “Freedom in the Studio”
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I am on the last chapter of Dark Nights of the Soul and it brings it all together and I think the combination of this book and the response it has engendered along with the video has brought me out of the funk and into the light. I am thrilled that you are bringing yourself more into your work and not worrying about others. Blessings for you. Seize the day(and don’t forget to share those lovely pieces).
dear Sybil, I salute you. I just found your blog and felt immediately connected to your ideas and visions. I too am a *spiritual artist* and seeker with the dream of making connections with others kindred spirits. your work is extremely powerful, you have the ability of going straight to the depths of mind. happy to find you. blessings, Ariel .’.
Debra Ann, Hurrah to leaving your funk behind!!! Patricia, welcome! I enjoyed you blog too, wonderful images you are making.