The space I have been inhabiting of late has been liminal, sort of fuzzy around the edges. I realize my mind can be dreamy, as if my inner ear is attuning itself to the whispers of the gods; and so I walk through my days and nights in a liminal state of awareness. I am aware of the 3D world, yet find myself looking for portents and the archetypal meaning of my life.
My daily walks find me involved with the vivid nature of fall. Blazing oranges, vivid yellows, and bold crimson against a sky that is so blue I find myself intensely in love with our planet. And yet, not all the trees have turned color, some are still green, not yet ready for the transition process into the fallowness of winter. It is a liminal time in nature.
I had my birthday last week, and I find happiness that I was born into such a glorious landscape. I am not really involved with All Hallows Eve, not in the modern sense of trick or treat candy, and costumery. That can be fun… but I shun it for a more sober observation of the season. Some would probably call me a bore. I look out my studio window, and see my wind blown garden, soaked with rain. Thank god for the rain – blessed rain – and that at last this summer’s drought, and the thick unbreathable smoke is gone. I find hope in the fall, observing the changes taking place and find solace in my heart, that the earth continues to live on despite the pollution of contemporary living.
Lately I have been feeling fallow, empty of inspiration. Most of the creative space has been taken over by my corporate design work. I come home, mind exhausted and all I want to do is turn off the world. Today, it is cold and wet outside. I had thought of working on a project outside in the garage, but decided instead to finally find time to write in this space and share some of my artwork. A piece of 10″ x 14″ cold press paper sits on my table ready for me to color in my empty spaces. I have a new box of colored pencils, ink pens and no idea of what will pour out of me onto the paper. As long as I can create, just for myself, I will be happy.
Sacred Spiral Design 