The Invitation

The Dogwood

She dropped her guard and blossomed.

"I want to know if you can be alone with yourself

and

if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments."

a stanza of "The Invitation" by Oriah.

Give An Inchie - Take A Mile

This little inchie is getting its full usage. I used it for an inchie swap. Now the leftovers are going to be used for charms - 50 of them to be exact to be put on charm bracelets for Inspired. Front and back have the same pic. They are due in March. Now that should be enough time to complete them.

I've had very little experience using UTEE but they are being covered in that and then the lobster claws are attached. They seem to be very firm and sturdy after hardening. If anyone has had a problem using UTEE for jewelry let me know. I am so inexperienced.

B&N Outing

I've really been bothered by what happened last night. Part of my devotional for today mentioned that "God chastens those whom he loves. Like a father corrects his son..."

I decided to break out of my daily routine and visit B&N by myself. I thought a change of scenery during the day might be good.

"The Invitation" by Oriah was the book I picked up and just about finished reading while there. Must say she had me crying sitting there in the window seat for all to see. Here's one sentence,

"A wound not fully felt consumes from the inside."

ouchy i knew that to be true - living testimony at present.

and

here are a few more questions for contemplation!!!!

can i sit with pain, mine or others without moving to hide it, or fade it or fix it?

can i be alone with myself and do i truly like the company i keep in the empty moment?

can i disappoint another to be true to myself? can i bear the accusation of betrayal

and not betray my own soul? Have i touched the center of my own sorrow?

This is a very thought provoking book. She has another one out called

What We Ache For: Creativity and the Unfolding of Your Soul