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Recognition_012

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Open book with a photograph of a woman in ornate attire on the left and handwritten text on the right.
Title
Recognition_012
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open book with a photograph on the left page and handwritten text on the right page. The left page features a color image of a woman in an elaborate, ornate dress with intricate patterns and decorations, including a large headdress. The background is a soft-focus blend of greenery and flowers. Surrounding the photograph are patches of colored paper in shades of blue, yellow, purple, and more, suggesting a collage style. Below the image, a caption reads "Grand Duchess Ksenia Alexandrovna." The right page contains handwritten text in black ink on cream-colored paper with irregular edges.
Dates Completed
September 16, 2019 - December 26, 2019
Keywords
Recognize; Recognition; Self; Other; Connection; Mystery; Romanov dynasty; Russia; “I know you”; Opening of the heart; Closing of the heart; Costume ball; Tsar Nicholas II; Empress Alexandria; Destiny; Safety; Known; Unknown; Landmarks; Opportunity; “Die with my boots on”; Knee replacement; Body Shop; Joint replacement; Trump; Impeachment; Amber Guyger; Verdict; Conflict; News moratorium; Labrador Retriever; Surgery; Good dog; Body shop philosophy; Dov Baer of Mezhirech; Path to the infinite; Texas Art Educator Conference; Galveston; Countess Keller; Autumn; Neighborhood; Robert Massie; Catherine the Great; Women; Political alliance; Time traveling souls; Art educator conference; Lincoln; Nebraska; Richard Graham; LOVE Library; Bequest; Journals; UNL; Types of recognition; 29 Pieces; Covid-19; Marriage; True love; Relationship; Learning; Giving; Awe; Humility; Habitation; Margaret Atwood; Sunny summers; DOT; Soul Rep; South Dallas Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s; Remnants; RED; Jim; Conversational narcissists; 68th birthday; Kimono; Gretchen; Nike; Kelly; Jonathan McNulty; Toulouse; Christmas night; One Bullet; Forever entwined
Transcription
and enter into the world of the infinite.

Turn to God alone and have no thought of & self at all. Nothing but God exists when self has ceased to be."

And here's the long view the ultimate big picture. Our bodies are inevitably finite, but, with wisdom, and rejection of boundaries our spirit is boundless and infinite.

I know what limits me - I know the fears, the blame, the resentments?
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