Thursday, October 10, 2013

STILLNESS FOR JUGGLERS

 Andrew Wyeth

 POEM FOR SOMEONE WHO IS JUGGLING HER LIFE by Rose Cook

 This is a poem for someone
who is juggling her life.
Be still sometimes.
Be still sometimes.

 It needs repeating
over and over
to catch her attention
over and over
because someone juggling her life
finds it difficult to hear.

 Be still sometimes.
Be still sometimes.
Let it all fall sometimes.

 I found the poem at Shawna Lemay's blog, Calm Things. If you are needing a little quiet time, wander over and feel the calm enveloping you as you read each post.
 Her room by Andrew Wyeth
Solo by Natalie Urazmetova

Calm by Neva Gagliano

Afternoon, Tasman Sea, New Zealand by Chip Hooper

Early morning mist flowing down a valley on the South Downs near Brighton by Finn Hopson
Photo by wariatka at deviantart
Fall Leaves in a Row by Shawna Lemay. See blog here.

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65 comments:

  1. Linda StarrOctober 10, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    ahhh thanks

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  2. Beanie MouseOctober 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Ah yes.... and I live very near the South Downs, too, so thank you for that one!!

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:39 AM

      I'm hankering to go visit the English countryside again. It's been too long.

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  3. Annie CoeOctober 10, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Robyn, Love the poem. Calm and still are my words for this year :-). I got a rejection letter from a gallery the other day that was very nice, they said they liked the stillness in my work. Made me think I am doing my job right even if they did not accept my work :-). Thank you for this reminder. xoxo

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:42 AM

      Indeed, it was a lovely thing to say about your work, Annie. A rejection letter is disappointing but positive feedback makes it worthwhile.

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  4. Marianne HallOctober 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I LOVE Shawna's blog. I'm sure I found her on your side bar. She helps me slow down every day. And as one who is juggling a bit much these days, thank you for the prompt to be still just now.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      Shawna's blog is like a breath of fresh air. The poem spoke to me this week in particular too.

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  5. ZenDotStudioOctober 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    you can never have too many calls to calmness and stillness so thank-you for this. some stunning photos here. especially love the one of the Tasmanian Sea.

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  6. rossichkaOctober 10, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I didn't know it, but this was exactly what I needed!! Your post-quiet and mild, the dreamy atmosphere of the photos and that surprisingly different and intimate blog of Shawna Lemay! Thank you, dear Robyn!:)))

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:49 AM

      Rossichka, I'm glad I was able to introduced you to a new blog, especially one as soothing as Shawna's. Wishing you a peaceful week.

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  7. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtOctober 10, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    So Cool!

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  8. india flintOctober 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you for the perfect poem to read to my class this morning!

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:52 AM

      Oh that's nice to know. Spreading the peace from country to country.

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  9. Kathryn DycheOctober 10, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Great poem and those images are so soothing.

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  10. Mo CrowOctober 10, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    thank you Robyn I needed to be still for a bit this morning & you have made the space

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  11. SweetpeaOctober 10, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    ... the most perfect set of images to appeal to this introvert ;>]]
    Always so splendid to visit over here, Robyn.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      I'm feeling the need to escape into the wilderness . Glad you enjoyed a moment of stillness.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 10, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    this hits the spot

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  13. Caterina GiglioOctober 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    "let it all fall sometimes"... absolutely... such a great beauty break, and love seeing neva's work here...

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  14. Judy ShreveOctober 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Wonderful post -- it's so hard to find the 'stillness' in our busy lives. The poem and your images are perfect - calming --- my breathing slowed, my heart smiled.
    xxoo

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  15. nancy neva gaglianoOctober 10, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    HONORED to be in this good company, ROBYN. awwww, calmness!

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 5:58 AM

      As I commented to Cat, your image chases the tension away. Thank You!

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  16. HeatherOctober 10, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I so love that Andrew Wyath painting - I wonder why? :) Lovely calm indeed.

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  17. mansuetudeOctober 10, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    First visual impression -- someone i love falls n bumps her beautiful head on the floor. Ouches! Love idea of dropping x-cess but sometimes every drop of us is life infusion for an other You understand.
    Thanda.
    Love the images.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:09 AM

      My first impression was complete and utter relaxation. Oh to be lying in the meadow with my dog nearby!

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  18. Bridgette Guerzon MillsOctober 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    love that poem. I needed that. Thank you.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:11 AM

      I thought the poem would appeal to many of us. Glad you found it at the right time Bridgette.

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  19. WimOctober 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful, the early morning mist.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:11 AM

      There is something very soothing about early morning mist.

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  20. Sharmon DavidsonOctober 10, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    A wonderful dose of good advice.These photos are indeed a welcome breath of calm. Peaceful, lovely - thank you.

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:12 AM

      I was feeling the peace in your post about your cabin. I rushed off without commenting but will return.

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  21. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 11, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Such a calm soothing post. I hope you get a weekend of being still. Enjoy.

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  22. Sand Hill ArtOctober 11, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    It makes you wonder who really puts so many demands on us. Is it ourselves or "others"?

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:17 AM

      I think it comes from both sources.... and modern technology .... cell phones etc... but yes I know I do put many demands on myself.

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  23. Jo MurrayOctober 11, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Those gorgeous photos...and the poem...certainly encourage tranquillity. Zzzzzzzzzz.

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  24. BarryOctober 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    R- sometimes it is hard to find the stillness admidst the business - but images and some things certainly help calm and quieten. Thanks for sharing. B

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    1. ArtPropelledOctober 15, 2013 at 6:18 AM

      My pleasure Barry. We are all seeking stillness in a busy world.

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  25. Shawna LemayOctober 12, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    thank you for the sweet mention :) xo

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  26. Don MaddenOctober 14, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Great thoughts that we could all use

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  27. layersOctober 14, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Very calm and peaceful indeed... I love the poem and the images are all very poetic and beautiful.

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  28. Leslie Avon MillerOctober 15, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    My favorite environment - calm. So much can be perceived from inside and outside when one is calm.

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  29. PennyOctober 16, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I needed that poem and lovely photos this morning, things not quite going to plan here.

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  30. Velma BolyardOctober 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    be still

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  31. rivergardenstudioOctober 19, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Dear Robyn, I have savored every picture and word here and even wrote my own post about being still. Perhaps it is what each of us needs, a time of stillness before the seasons change? Sending you love. roxanne

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    1. ArtPropelledNovember 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      It's coming up for Christmas and this is the time I really have to find time out from the frenzy.

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  32. Don MaddenNovember 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Oh wow. Did I ever need this!?!? Don dragged me over to the computer to see it. I thank you. Don thanks you, as he tells me to "just breathe." ----- Susan

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    1. ArtPropelledNovember 17, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      I know the feeling.... and have to keep reminding myself..... be still sometimes.

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