This weekend I opened my studio to the public. Antioch Fine Arts Foundation sponsored "Studio Tour." I had some visitors and gladly showed them my work and art in progress. Today I happily returned to my teaching job after being off my feet for two weeks after having foot surgery. Thinking a lot about my "work" I remembered one of my favorite poems which happens to be about work and felt the need to re-read it. I decided to post it here to share with you. I hope you enjoy it.
A BlessingMay the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light, and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never worry you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration, and excitement.
May you present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities, and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered, and protected.
May your soul calm, console, and renew you.
John O'Donohue from__ Anam Cara A Book of Celtic Wisdom__
Loved my trip of a lifetime! Ireland was so fabulous and filled me with endless inspiration. The Dingle coast, Bunratty Castle, a megalithic tomb near the Burren and a ruin from the cemetery in which John O'Donohue is buried, are some of my favorites photos from over the 400 that I took. Ireland is such a beautiful country filled with lovely people.
