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Purple Journal_079

Item

The journal page discusses personal reflections on sleep, meditation, and coping strategies.
Title
Purple Journal_079
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a handwritten journal, with a lined notebook paper background. The edges of the page are decorated with colorful ribbons, suggesting a personalized and creative approach to journaling. The handwriting appears to be 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
Starting in 2005, the meditation practice and mantram gave me tools to get to sleep, but the animals, Kelly's snoring + 29 Pieces anxiety often interrupted it.
Now, this is the month when I finally found sleep. Several factors: (1) Read Arianna Huffington's book on sleep, and no wear sleep mask, cover all lights, don't drink caffeine after 2 p.m. and go to bed earlier.
2. 29 Pieces is moved and
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