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Mexico Inspiration Journal_019

Item

A journal page featuring a photograph of a fireplace and handwritten reflections on travel and emotions.
Title
Mexico Inspiration Journal_019
Alternative Title
Mexico Inspiration Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The left side of the page displays a photograph of a white fireplace with a decorative mirror above it, flanked by two white doors. The bottom of the photo is labeled "in San Miguel." The right side contains handwritten text discussing travel experiences, emotions, and reflections on plans and fatigue.
Identifier
017_2017_February 2017_Mexico Inspiration
Dates Completed
February, 2017 - February, 2017
Keywords
Cocooning; San Miguel de Allende; Mexico; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Photography; Beauty; Color; Doorways; Reckoning; High altitude; Breathlessness; Chronic pain; Expatriates; Demographics; Varanasi; Mortality; Health crisis; Butterfly Reserve; Pulmonary embolism; Hospitals; Epiphany; Limitations; Possibility; Self discernment; Calling; Belief; Habits; Divine guidance; Joy; Wounding; Prayer; Lightness; Friendship; Difficulty; Diminished strength; Defeat; Renewal; Disappointment; Admiration
Transcription
View from our Bed
in San Miguel
cliche here. All the white people, served by brown people. I want to serve.
Tired from little sleep... poor sleep. Feeling raw... on the verge of tears. Fears of how to make what's ahead work out.
But.
I don't have the proper info to make a plan. Can I just be here?
Kelly and Gretchen just headed out for the bell ringing at the jardin (plaza) and then for a home tour. I walked a few blocks + then turned back. I am too tired and not resolved to push through unless it is something
Rights
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