“Don’t give up before the miracle happens!”
I’ve heard this phrase often … in a variety of contexts …
In recent days I sense its urgent call … as if a dam is ready to burst, and demands my full attention.
I am simultaneously delighted and overwhelmed with the continued work of nurturing this studio … of holding and honoring this dream I’ve been walking toward for so very long. I am full of gratitude for the amazing souls who continue to step onto the path before, behind, and beside me.
Doing my best to let my doing come from being, I listen for that which calls for my attention. I allow shifts where it feels good … gentle releases trickling over the mossy rocks … the dam never sending forth more than I can handle.
Perhaps the real miracle will come with the breaking of the dam … a full-on rush of molecules, created in infinite perfection. Perhaps water will wash over and around me, and I’ll be held, adrift in a place of clarity, peace, and letting go, until my feet find dry ground once again.
~ and now I find that I’m am suddenly left holding this powerful image of Ophelia, created by one of the strongest and most inspirational women I know, my friend Elizabeth St Hilaire Nelson ~ who stepped onto the path with me, and held a candle before me when when I couldn’t quite find the next step.
Let’s not give up before the miracle happens love ~ let’s keep taking one step at a time, trusting that all is well, and that we will never be given more than we can handle. Knowing that timeless infinite souls surround and support you in whatever you encounter, whatever you endure, whatever you dream.
With so much gratitude, and big love for each of you,
JANE!
Somehow we met on FB- and although I do not think it was through the fabulous Hillary- I have met her too in person in Asheville and credit her (generous positive) influence with helping me reach an artistic milestone.
And then there is you–
You post the most loving caring comments on FB and now I read about your studio, blog, and find refreshment!
Keep up the great work!
My studio in Hendersonville, NC is a place where area artists gather to hone their talents and be with other like minded women – for support. In reading what you do, I know I can do better for them and for me.
Just wanted you to know- all this stuff MATTERS.
Every.
Tiny.
Little.
Bitty.
Piece.
Big Smiles and Hugs to you girl!
Constance, your words fill my heart … what I want, in the depths of my soul, is for what I do, to matter … to make a difference in someone’s life. Thank you!
… and you didn’t know this, but your studio, from back in 2010 has inspired me, and been one of the models I’ve watched for what I wanted to build. We all learn from one another love, and I appreciate you, and so very many other amazing men and women who walk this path with me.
Thanks for the hugs … and I appreciate you … every teeny “tiny little bitty piece” 🙂 See you sometime soon ~
Love,
Jane
Oh WHAT a nice way to wake up this gray Monday morning- reading this message!
it all boils down to LOVE, the glue that holds everything together.
The glue that holds us together!
How wonderful that ideas – seeing loving ideas spreading and growing like flowers!
Love!
Connie
Jane,
I found you through our common joy in knowing the amazing Elizabeth St Hilaire Nelson. So glad her superpowers lead me to you!
Hi Holly,
Thank you so much for taking a moment to leave a note. I do appreciate it so ~ and am so glad that something you’ve read here has resonated with you.
“Superpowers” is right!! Love that woman!
It’s so good to see you here, and I hope to see you again soon ~
Love,
Jane
Dear Jane,
Oh how I needed to hear this message today! Sometimes the “cheerleader” needs some “cheerleading” too. I too have been feeling like the “dam is full and about to break.” I have caught myself thinking, “I cannot take this anymore” and asking the Universe to please give me a “break.”
I feel it was no accident that I read your post to today. Thanks for giving me the encouragement I needed to hang in there….something good is about to break.
xoxo,
Angela
Hello dearest Angela! I’m so happy to see you here!
Isn’t it amazing how the messages we need show up at just the right time?
So rest in healing waters, dear ~ know that all is well, and that you will not be given more than you can handle … AND that you have permission to let anything you no longer need just float on down the river without you.
Hold Elizabeth’s image of Ophelia, resting in sparkling waters, fully supported with her hair flowing so beautifully at the surface.
Remember that I’m here … if there’s anything at all I can do to help. Roanoke isn’t (so) very far away … you’re always welcome to come to my little river cottage and find a few days of creativity and rest.
I am very grateful that my dam seems to be holding a mysterious abundance of goodness … and I have a sense of it all flowing at once. May it be so.
Big hugs to you!
Love,
Jane
I really needed to hear it too Jane. 🙂
I am glad that you are doing good. I miss you much.
Love
Lavanya.