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Purple Journal_028

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The page discusses personal reflections on success, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing divine assignments with human limitations.
Title
Purple Journal_028
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a lined notebook with handwritten text. The edges of the page are decorated with colorful, patterned fabric, giving it a handmade, personalized appearance. The handwriting is in ink, and the page is open to a double-page spread, with the left page blank and the right page containing the text.
Identifier
016_061717-122517_purple_journal
Dates Completed
June 17, 2017 - Dec. 25, 2017
Keywords
Purple; Prince; June 7; Blank journal; Barnes and Noble; 2016–2017; Trump election; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Board realities; Come to Jesus moment; Remote work; Gut punches; Dana moves; Emotional loss; Political uncertainty; Life necessities; Calling the angels; Unshakeable faith; State of Contentment; Sacred feminine; Tramadol; Pleasing Daddy; Embodying HER; Yayoi Kusama; Frida Kahlo; Missing Barbara Boster; Mantrams for Trump; Anger chart; Charlottesville; Compassionate Path; Critical Path; Chronic hip pain; Angst and joy; Friendship and forgiveness; NYC trip; Times Square BID; Women artists; Left vs. right hand writing; No backyard studio
Transcription
that they feel part of something successful, not failed.
And my biggest responsibility has been to "this." This calling. This beautiful work. This intention, this gift of the 29 Pieces.
And the very tough decisions that had to be made this year pitted this divine 'assignment' vs. my very human and reduced capacities.
It could not go on as it
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