I must admit, I am missing my turtle life, the one that requires solitude, slow-thoughts, and gentle steps to reach the muse. I think creative people don’t go too long without this requirement, and I am one who needs the restorative pace to keep sadness at bay. Sadness creeps in too quickly some days, and the one thing that helps is the daily hope of working with my hands, creating some work that holds my day up and gives me some necessary joy. I am hoping to be back Sunday evening with some time for this turtle self again.
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I can totally relate to what you are saying. While friends and family are incredibly loved and completely precious, that time alone to rumminate, think and be creative at my own pace and on my own terms is as vital to me as food and water! I love your analogy of your turtle life, I am not sure what I would compare my creative journey to, perhaps that of a solitary bumble bee… Not long now till Sunday! xx
I think those of us who keep a blog may be the same people who require just what you described and do find this as necessary and vital “as food and water”. A bumble bee is a nice analogy, busy and productive, but also alone and quietly active. I am looking forward to seeing what new and wonderful textiles you are showing these days!
i was just checking in with you and wondering when you would find your way back…..such an honest and well stated thought.
Funny how these days I think of all of you and wonder what wonderful things I am missing. I can’t wait to get back and venture into this inspiring and peaceful world again. I am sure you have lots to explore in your blog. I will be over there very soon.
Yes…that’s it exactly. I am an introverted extrovert so being with people for long periods of time can be difficult. I am with Lois though, the bumble bee.
I like the idea of a bumble bee that you and Lois identified with, but for me a turtle is more protected on a constant basis. I want this refuge at times, a chance to be away and not at everyone’s disposal. I have a hard time saying no sometimes, and find it difficult to protect my creative time. Going in a shell is my escape. As with the others, I am so anxious to see what wonderful and various things you are working on these days.
I think I may be a turtle too. I like being home with quiet and time to do things as my pace.
Some days I am the Little Red Hen, doing everything herself. I don’t like those days when I have only enough energy to read, and not do needlework. Of course the Dog, Cat and Mouse have to watch out, as the Hen is menopausal these days and tends to peck back!
I love turtles! They speak to me(my soul not my ears). It must be a universal thing this sadness thing because so many of my creative soul bloggy friends are saying the same thing or disappearing from their blogs(like myself). Blessings and I hope the universe spins a little more optimistically soon!
I hope you are enjoying your Grandparenting time…such gorgeous children and how lovely to be able to spend time with them.
I love the bag you made for your daughter, lovely carefree, summer coloured bag.
The photos of the trees on your walk are amazing. That bark is incredible. Thanks for the close up photograph, isnt nature wonderful.
I hope you get your turtle time soon.
Jacky xox
You made me think of a poem by Neruda, “I like for you to be still.” Just shared it with Jude (Spirit Cloth) too.
wow! I thought it might leave the link, not the actual video. Hope that’s okay?
The older I get the more I value my alone creative times. I also enjoy people and value my time with my friends.
fun. They are at the same time draining to those of us that are not used to their day to day activity. This is why being a Grandparent is so great…we get to enjoy their company in small doses 
Children give us so much joy and
I am glad your back! The mosaic is amazing.