Recognition_022

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Open notebook with handwritten notes and sketches on types of recognition.

Title: Recognition_022
Alternative Title: Recognition
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2019
Description: The image shows an open notebook with handwritten notes and sketches on two pages. The left page is mainly illustrated with purple ink, divided into sections with titles and drawings. The upper section discusses "Types of Recognition" with an overarching theme of caution, featuring arrows and an eye symbol. It includes phrases like "Walk Away," "Get away," and "FLIGHT." The middle section contains interconnected circles and hearts, with the phrase "I invite you to stay in the ring with me." The bottom features a series of vertical lines and more symbols, labeled "SILENT ACCEPTANCE with love."

The right page uses black ink, titled "Types of Recognition," with a more positive tone. At the top, a star symbol radiates towards several eye symbols, with text describing being extraordinary and talented. Below is a sun symbol, drawing attention to "Opportunity lies here," followed by plants and handwritten notes about growth and expansion.
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: Types of Recognition

Left Page:

Where do we go from here?
You intend harm
WALK AWAY
FLIGHT?
Get away. Remove oneself from this person/situation.
I invite you to stay in the ring with me
FLIGHT?
Silent Acceptance, with Love
Right Page:

Types of Recognition
You are extraordinary.
Eyes are on you.
You are talented, attractive to others, capable of something special. You get the prize.
Opportunity lies here.
Here, I can grow. The sun shines here. There is opportunity to grow and expand.
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