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Karen Blessen Journals

Yellow Book_009

Item

An open notebook with handwritten text on one page and a blank lined page opposite.
Title
Yellow Book_009
Alternative Title
Yellow Book
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2013
Description
The image shows an open notebook with two visible pages. The left page is lined but blank with no markings, offering a contrast to the right page. The right page contains handwritten text, written in black ink, and dated at the top. The writing is neatly aligned, filling most of the page. The notebook itself has a hardcover with a visible binding. Around the edge of the notebook, some colorful paper pieces and tabs are sticking out. The background of the image is black, highlighting the notebook.
Identifier
033_043013-071813_yellow_book
Dates Completed
April 30, 2013 - August 18, 2013
Keywords
2013 journals; Yellow book; Orange book; Mantram book; Editorial ideas; Standing in awe; Will Richey; DaVerse Lounge; Barbara Boster Phillips; End-of-life; Soul sister; July 4 death; Mantrams for Barbara; Jeff Marxen; Childhood friend; Broken neck; Death; Corporate board; Matt Asche; Columbus NE; Grace in death; Meditation; Everything is changing; Moment miracles; Flat grief; Goodbye Barbara; Illustration agent; Seattle; Great mystery; Freedom in death; Dramatic exit; Reluctant But Obedient Servant; Dallas LOVE Project; Bad board meeting; Prayers; Tania Boster; Alan Phillips; Jason Reynolds; Flying dream; Grief
Transcription
5.7.13.

Awake at 3:00 a.m. A lot going through my mind - everything from 'Barbie, Beat' to the 'Dallas Love Project' to the shift in the air when -

I no longer enjoy writing observations about my emotional psychic shifts and don't much enjoy chronicling my observations about things I like. If I were to leave here again, this would change, but I don't read much as -

The most meaningful moments that I experienced recently are the ones which allow myself time to stand in awe simply appreciate a given situation - the wonder and beauty that is everywhere. The garden, the sky, trees, watching, I want - I know more. The simple activity of putting together a diverse (and liked piece) was satisfying, Picking up a beautiful plant at the nursery.

Why do I burden myself with big projects, with repairs, blah, blah?
Rights
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