If one wants to be active, one mustn’t be afraid to do something wrong sometimes, not afraid to lapse into some mistakes. To be good — many people think that they’ll achieve it by doing no harm — and that’s a lie… That leads to stagnation, to mediocrity. Just slap something on it when you see a blank canvas staring at you with a sort of imbecility. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

I find my place, connection, and acceptance in the world through my relationship with wildlife. The undomesticated seem to understand me and arrive during difficult times to interact and convey that I’m part of the chain…at times the food chain :)…but a chain nonetheless.

To my love monkeys, signing off to spend time in the sea…be back in a few weeks!

Have a great holiday!

xoxo,

j.

“and you walk across the room
heavy with everything
except my love.”

— Charles Bukowski
from Burning In Water, Drowning In Flame

I want this on my wall.

“The story we choose to tell about what has happened can change what has happened….the cognitive framing that we give to experiences can change our physiological response to those very experiences.” ~ Silva.

“The past is never where you think you left it.” – Katherine Anne Porter

It is within the landscape of action that a distinctive phenomenon is located, namely, that first rush of movement that is discernible as childhood vitality, playfulness, exuberance, spontaneity, and delight. It is the effervescent, transporting motion of being captivated by the landscape where one is no longer able to contain oneself (Smith, 2007 p.51).

The First Rush of Movement: A Phenomenological Preface to Movement Education.

Oh my.
“Will tolerate the physical presence of others…”
Bahahaha!
Need one.

Lennon (1940 – 1980)

Meraki (n.) [may-rah-kee]. the ‪soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of yourself that is put into your work.