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Purple Journal_074

Item

The page discusses a meeting and personal reflections on waking up and chronic pain.
Title
Purple Journal_074
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The journal page is handwritten with ink on lined paper. The edges of the page are decorated with colorful ribbons and patterns, including polka dots and floral designs. A red ribbon is attached to the bottom of the page.
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
8.3.17
Jefferson Alliance meeting
DIscussion re watering trees/shrubs/no shrubs.
Have mercy on us. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.

8.8.17
I wake up yesterday + today asking 'why am I getting up'? I prefer sleep right now. This weekend, I got up to work in my journals. This chronic pain puts me in a place of dwelling on myself - the pain, the
Rights
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