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Purple Journal_051

Item

The page discusses themes of selflessness, collective identity, and personal growth.
Title
Purple Journal_051
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a lined notebook with handwritten text. The paper appears to be white with horizontal lines. The edges of the page are slightly frayed, and there is a decorative, patterned edge on the right side, possibly from a bookmark or ribbon. The handwriting is in ink.
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
the possessions. Walk away to what though?
But the "I." Is it wise to give up 'I'? Yeah, yeah, we are part of the big "we."
The Self. Maybe everything we do, everything we say, does have to be in service to the collective. But then - what about the Beatrix Potters, the Gandhis - who had to grow
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