Try.
It is so difficult to learn.
What keeps us from learning?
Be in a learning spirit.
You have lots of time.
Just be accepting.
Just be tolerant.
Just be self loving, not self indulgent.
but self-respecting
self forgiving
self relating
Wait and see
Give yourself a chance
To learn is difficult
Try again
Start again tomorrow
text by Louise Bourgeois when she was 83
A lovely post to begin my day, thank you Judy. LOVE the dance skirt!
ReplyDeleteYesterday I struggled with a "garment" for one of my carved totems (made from an old fishing net). Today I will start again.
Brilliant post--do you get tired of hearing "brilliant"? No, you are one of the self-respecting, tolerant and forgiving ones, so you will forgive my not finding a better word. It's a good word.
ReplyDeletetrying to remain receptive sounds easier than it is, learning isn't and easy job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. The cloths are so satisfying. Been thinking a lot about self-loving vs. self-indulgent. The former requires self truth-telling and holding oneself accountable - with love.
ReplyDeleteWhere will i b at 83
ReplyDeleteCant fathom it
thank you Judy! these images and words are helping me understand why I am questioning everything at the moment... process method materials line light values hope belief oh everything...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I know that once I loose the desire to learn, to question, to explore - it is time for me to go.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent meditation to have in mind as I take the morning walk. Such compelling photos as well. Thank you for this hope - 83!
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ReplyDeleteI am hopelessly trying to motivate my teenager art students to be more openminded lately. These words are really useful...
ReplyDeleteThey are always talking about 'studying', but almost never about 'learning'.
she said we have lots of time at 83. given that i'm celebrating a Big Birthday tomorrow, i find that quite comforting.
ReplyDeleteThat Louise Bourgeois rocks!!
ReplyDeleteLearning new things, I avoid it. It hurts my head. I've got a new banjo, though, and I plan to learn to play it. For now, I look good holding it.
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