May 10, 2005 |
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Volume 1 - Number
99
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TODAY'S PHOTO -
2 of the 3 lavender spider mums used in the Ikebana floral arrangement
I did in the course I mentioned last week.
I found the class somewhat challenging because of the exactitude
of the placement of each of the pieces of greenery, as well as
that of using 3 flowers only. See Arrangement
1.
I can be very precise and a perfectionist with certain details.
On the other hand, I like my "freedom" and "simple"
is often challenging for me, as is "discipline." As
I write this, I'm starting to reframe my considerations about
the class, now creating it an opportunity for transforming "challenge"
to "possibility."
How about you? Are there challenges you are now facing that you
can rethink as opportunities, transforming conversations or monologues
that you may be having?
My immediate challenge for today was to find a photo for this
issue of Picture to Ponder. For me, the photo of the arrangement
itself did not make a statement. I therefore took some close-up
photos, finding one that Sam and I both liked, though what surrounded
the flowers did not work. I thus started "playing" with
my software to alter the background. Then I became excited!
I have been resisting computer manipulation and "painting"
and, in letting go, I am finding that what I've been doing in
some of these issues is providing the creative satisfaction on
which I thrive.
Have you been paying attention to what spurs your creativity and
satisfaction? If not, it might be
worth your while to do so. You can save the insights to call on
when you are in a funk.
READER COMMENTS ON THE LAST ISSUE - Issue
98
"Ah, now I really understand the "roseate" of roseate
spoonbill. La vie en rose, indeed!" Mary Gray, our sole
respondent yesterday.
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