Very Short Stories_013

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Open notebook with handwritten essays discussing divine connection and friendships.

Title: Very Short Stories_013
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with two pages filled with handwritten text. The left page is labeled "ESSAYS" and discusses themes of divine connection and artistic inspiration. The writing mentions listening, giving attention, and meditation, emphasizing their importance. The right page, also labeled "ESSAYS," discusses friendships and meaningful connections, listing several names and elaborating on maintaining relationships. The text is written in neat, cursive handwriting on light brown paper with visible paper edges and red thread binding.
Dates Completed: Jan 4, 2018 - Feb 24, 2018
Keywords: Coptic book; Terri Lenoir; Metamorphosis; Cremaster; Cocoon; Wings; Death; Worm; Women artists; Inspiration; George Orwell; Short stories; Journal structure; Visuals; Lists; Essay ideas; Themes; The Personal; Nature; Traveling; The Work; Great Art Experiences; Connection to the Divine; Friendships; Schisms; 29 Pieces; Grief on a Scale of 1-10; Cats and Dogs True Love; Nebraska Stories; Real life themes; New studio; Studio plans; Dallas; Dreams; Matt Bull; Taj Mahal; Content; Mystified; Serene; Dream state; Contemplative period; Winter; Kelly; Nebraska; Caregiving; Mom’s care; Marriage; Coupling; Former intern; UNL; UNL Alumni Achievement Award; Interview questions; Right and left hand responses; Columbus; Columbus, Nebraska; Home town; Buffalo Bill; Wild West Show; Rehearsals
Transcription: ESSAYS

Connection to the Divine. Our most important thing. Listening. Giving attention. Opening up the space. Has guided me since the moment I chose art. Artspirit Meditation.

conduit - The words of the mystics.
ESSAYS

FRIENDSHIPS + SCHISMS soul connections: Phoebe Ed Kehorst Dana Barbara Buster Doug Stanley Sandra Johnson

It takes courage to be a friend. Staying in the ring. Talking through hurts.

scanning: 4 moments to experience complete ease + contentment + well being with another.

in conversation with Sandra Johnson.

with Barbara Buster. total heart connection. moments when guard is completely down.
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Is Part Of: Very Short Stories
Relation: Image Gallery