A sense of through-ness today as the seasoned turned...
I finished unpacking. The last box was the box I packed last. It just so happened to be that way. Because when I began to remove the contents I came face to face with my trauma over the last year. I felt a deep sadness and then big relief. That small box took me back to where I left off. Each scrap carefully chosen. I removed them one by one and it was a glorious reunion.
My April stray self, although still in progress, is actually feeling at home with herself. Ready to tell some stories.
” It’s a good practice, life……”Your words stopped me. I have written them down; I will think about them many times, I know.
They feel very active to me; there’s room for everything in them. The thought that everything is part of our practice; living each day is our practice. It is ongoing, continuing on as long as we each do.
Practice for just going…
So much love and many blessings to you strong, beautiful soul. You are a bright light in our hearts.
Let’s be bright lights!
You found your self! Home at last. Turning the page with you for more wonderful wanderings.
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Yes, it feels good.
“Making do” ,y ou practise it so well,on so many levels. Thanks for showing us .
It’s good practice, life.
I hope you can feel my hand at your back. 🫷🏼❤️
Absolutely! ❤️
(((Jude))) love your big heart and all you share here, you are a treasure!
namaste
Hey!
So touched by this. Love.
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Dear Jude, there are so many beautiful comments that reached right into my heart for you. Such a journey. One you didn’t anticipate but one you’ve bravely met full on. As Joni said, ‘laughing or crying it’s the same release’. It’s okay…you made it and we are all holding you.
Time for some laughing now.
Sending more love and grateful for your sharing. It brings us all closer together.
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Gently but tighly swaddled, with your huge heart, time has arrived to spread open your wings sweet one! Just in time for Spring. What a long journey. 💞🙌😘
I can visualize this hug becoming wings.
This journey of life faces many ups and downs and just when we think we got it, along comes the unforeseen, making its presence known. We can duck, not meeting it, we can prolong the inevitable or we simply can learn to pivot, facing it squarely some days, facing it sadly others, learning to take the questions that arise and seek the answers. The answers may not always be what we expect but slowly, we come to an understanding and move through as you are doing Jude…that is our greatest strength- we learn that we can withstand what comes and in time, move forward, creating the season of our very own and best life.
Yes, personal seasons are on my mind now…
So much love, dear pilgrim soul. And all blessings of peace and beauty on your path ahead. Your trail so far has lit the way for so many of us, lifting hearts, en-couraging… 🙏 💚
We are not alone…
Welcome Home Jude .. you are where you belong 💚
Feels just like that.
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Lisbeth
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Just wonderful to hear this. And your art is exquisite 👌 ❤️
Thank you!
Home should be a place one doesn’t want to run away from. I think you found it. Settle in and know you are where you belong❤️❤️🥰
Yes, I’m here
The only way is to go through it.
Seems like you have been doing that step by step.
No running, no hiding, no avoiding. Right through it.
She says so much and holds so much.
yes. get on with it.
“as the seasoned turned” – A typo or a wonderful turn of phrase for someone well seasoned.
I love what the Moon Woman is wearing as she walks, moving forward looking backward.
it was a typo but then I thought it worked.
Trust a know… ❤️
trusting myself again
AND… I was exhausted last night.
and yes, trusting yourself and knowing yourself after something earthshaking takes a bit of time.
(We just had an earthquake!)
Eek, hope all is ok.
All fine. 6.0 Not huge.
Not small either…
how we hold the scraps ‘n the scraps hold us. to receive that gift of release ‘n relief now… that see-thru-ness… the simplicity of that. it makes my heart smile. thank u, wise woman! x
Couldn’t believe how simply it all unfolded.
Crying doesn’t always feel good in the midst of it, but after is feeling the release of a lot of pent up stress. And then we move forward. Spring is in the air, new beginnings in so many ways. I reminded myself the other day, “create the life you want, you are the only one who can.” Hugs to you as you create and move forward. You, your stitching, new home, and woods to enjoy are awesome!
She looks like she has everything she needs wrapped in stars wrapped in earth and water moon shining through
actually she IS the landscape .
She says so much in her silent wisdom
Wrapped up in herself (in a good wise way!).
Self contained…
Xxx
You have the gift of expressing your self experience so it reaches out and touches others heart to heart. I hear you, I feel you…it’s a gift for all of us who have the privilege of being near. An open tender heart. So brave so honest. You have enriched my life over all these years Jude..so grateful to have crossed paths. Sending much love ❤️
Thank you for the company
these little story cloths help me.
I don’t cry much. I almost pushed myself this time. To empty something.
Everything in its own time, whether we agree or not. May comfort wrap her cloak around you for as long as you need it.
yes, it was just time and I’m not fighting it.
Tears wash away whatever needs letting go … it’s how we all manage to keep going. Washing away what’s no longer needed to be held. Spring is full of the old being reborn to bloom again. Jude you totally got this.
I think I’m ok!
Unpacking happens when we need to and when we are ready. Sending so much love! 🙂
usefulness… a good thing to consider, as you always do
Jude~ This was some much needed, magical unpacking to say the least. Holding you in hugs from afar. xo
what a day
We all need someone to hold us like that woman is holding her heart. Speaks to me. ❤️
a hug is a nice thing to work with
So relieved you’ve come through the fray…💙a homecoming.
💖💙🩷👍💐I am 90 and have been where you have been . Now I have put all the pain behind me and just feel the joy of the present.I have learnt the lessons of my past and wouldn’t change one minute of it I just feel profound gratitude because it all brought me to exactly where I need to be, knowing that I am the only person who truly knows me and Can love me for who I am . I have given up my need for dramas especially my own .Great peace to be found in that. Be blessed.
Marilyn~ Thank you for this beautiful, affirming comment.
Thank you so much for this, Marilyn. It is a gift to receive your words.
Thank you!
😍 just keep going, all we can do.
Simple as that, go or not go.
took longer than expected
That’s some magic there – the last box unpacked, the last box packed. Full circle. For some reason, I’m thinking of a labyrinth, where you spiral this way and that, into the center, linger there for as long as needed, then spiral, this way and that, out again. The relief after tears is deep. ꩜ 🧡
It feels a bit like that kind of journey. Yes, the cry was a medicine this time.
A new season and I’m happy your pain is gone. Beautiful new self hug 💙
Smells like dirt, that always helps.
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I have been “there” (30 years ago!). It’s a process that takes however long it takes. You will have new dreams and they will heal you.
Hugs….and may every day going forth feel more peaceful than the last.
The pain is gone.
Unpacking can be catharsis….
Oh god ( don’t use that word much) yeah. ❤️
Four years in the new home and I still have boxes left to unpack!! I’m certain some of my old projects that I’ve been searching for are hidden within. Perhaps with a knot of emotions or two, as well. Perhaps this will be the year!
I unpacked to start over.
Face to face … Oh, my. A good cry … a liberating relief. Bless you, beautiful cloth-and-thread woman.
The trees are beautiful! In this view, they all look so straight and tall. And this spring, they will have someone to witness them with an open eye, perhaps for the first time.
Peace and ease be with you.
Season is such a teacher.
I had a similar experience culling photos in my Amazon storage encountering photos not looked at for several years and remembering those lost.
My heart hears your heart, I’m there too … and our healing is in motion even more than we know.
Yes, I needed to face that.
Remembering brings it all back
I haven’t cried today, but I cried yesterday. I will probably cry tomorrow. ♥️
I don’t cry much, I like when it catches me unaware..
Hello, Jude. Don’t cry. 🍀
It feels good
Thinking of you. 💙
Hey Dee.
Holding you, so beautifully holding yourself, in thoughts.💙
Double holding!
The travel will heal and hurt
I’m learning
This beautiful stray self looks to me like she is holding on tight yet letting her heart come through. So much can happen in a year. ❤️
Things take time.
Cry my darling and water your heart ❤️.
Yes
Hugely huggedy squishedies and clean hankies extended across the ethers
Thank you.