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The Future, Chap.3 Journal_037

Item

A journal page with handwritten notes and a photograph of a white, geometrically patterned object.
Title
The Future, Chap.3 Journal_037
Alternative Title
The Future
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page contains handwritten notes on a beige background. The text is divided into two sections: "I. TO THINK" and "J. TO PREPARE." Under "I. TO THINK," there are questions and bullet points related to clear thought and creative thinking. Under "J. TO PREPARE," there is a reflection on preparing to die and a reference to "29 Pieces." The right side of the page features a photograph of a white, geometrically patterned object, possibly a lamp or a piece of furniture, placed on a striped rug with a red and black pattern. The edges of the page are decorated with colorful, textured materials, including a purple fabric strip and a red fabric with pom-poms.
Dates Completed
May 31, 2017 - July 4, 2017
Keywords
Photos; House; Garden; Dallas; Assessment; Where am I right now; Journal; Inventory; Innocence; Health; Fitness; Aging; Well being; Death of Flame; Triplet kitties; Mexico; Flame; Loss; Best Western; Lincoln, NE; Bliss; Sandra Johnson; UNL; Conversationalist; Questions; Optimum health; Fat; Self-image; Worst case scenarios; Change; Additions; Physical well being; Sleep habits; Ten things to do; Departure; Shelley Thornton; Birthday; Chart; Clear pipeline; Obstructed pipeline; Morris Louis painting; Place; Photo details; Color; Texture; Objects; House; Studio; Sense of place; Home; Serve; Create; Grow; Rest; Love; Meditate; Recharge; Nourish; Dream; Think; Prepare
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Transcription
**I. TO THINK**
WILL THIS CHAPTER 3 ALLOW FOR CLEAR THOUGHT?
WHAT SETS THE STAGE FOR CLEAR CREATIVE THOUGHT?
- TIME
- CONCENTRATION
- OPENING ONESELF UP
- OBSERVATION
- AWARENESS
- LISTENING
- CLARITY OF WORDS

**J. TO PREPARE**
WHEN I WROTE THIS, I WAS TALKING ABOUT PREPARING TO DIE.
HOW DO I WANT TO LEAVE?
See 29 Pieces,
#1 asks the question.
#29 arrives at an answer.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
The Future
Relation
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