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Purple Journal_041

Item

The page discusses themes of spiritual reflection, personal growth, and the struggle with self-awareness.
Title
Purple Journal_041
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 shows no visible bleed-through from the back side.
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
Or is the pain the great corrector - slowing one down to adjust to this next phase, this advancing process of erosion of life in this body. I seek a higher view of all this... a view that is at once biological and spiritual.
Left hand.
"Give up all fear, all doubt, all anxiety, all thoughts of weakness."
How can I give up these thoughts when I am reminded of my weakness at every
Rights
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