Balancing Act

This painting was done this August, 2007 from a photograph of the Catskill Creek in Freehold, N.Y.

When I saw the balancing rocks, I was amazed. How did they get that way? The rock emerging from the water had another rock perfectly placed on top of it! Perhaps the creek was higher at some time, causing this unusual arrangement.

I reflected on things happening in our lives: the death of a loved one, a change of a job, conflicts in relationships, etc., that cause us to be "out of balance."

The lesson of the rocks is to come back to our center, take deep breaths and regain our balancing point.

"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out ot the nest." from Pema Chodron - When Things Fall Apart, Heart Advice for Difficult Times.

Meditate on these rocks when you may need them.

My Favorite Watercolor Painting

This painting was done after I attended Judi Bett's workshop in July, 2006 at the Hudson River Valley Art School in Greenville, N.Y.

Room no. 1 is the best room in the inn and has a lovely porch connected to it with these adirondack chairs to enjoy.

I would often sit in one of the chairs and meditate or think about my life.

It was one of the most peaceful spaces I've ever experienced.

You can enjoy art workshops at the school. Kim and Mark are wonderful hosts. The food is also wonderful! You can find information about the workshops at www.artworkshops.com