Wednesday, May 24, 2006

retreat

i've been sick the last few with a flu.
today i feel well enough to go to my studio, i think.
i went to acupuncture for the first time yesterday.
i think it helped. he said i need to eat more leafy greens.
now i have a sty in my eye tho. pretty cute.
i'm annoyed that i've "wasted" these last few days and haven't created.
maybe that is my body telling me to SLOW down. forcing me.
i was so full of ideas and inspiration last week and now i'm a blank slate.
i think i'm going to retreat from the internet and blogs for the rest of the week (looking at it makes me feel overwhelmed and has me playing a comparing game).
kind gestures from lolo in the form of: chocolat, benny & joon and lost in translation.
books of energy and retreats left on my doorstep by sab.
vietnamese pho, mango sorbet, genmaicha tea have been highlights.
time for me to get back to what my ideas and authentic voice is. no more gathering.
time to just be in the moment, less scheming for the future.
what makes me feel most alive today?

11 comments:

lisa solomon said...

feel better mati... listen to your body!!

Anonymous said...

I've missed you, what a bummer about the flu, but it sounds like you are treating yourself well. Keep it up woman, there is nothing like a good retreat to feel recharged.

shari said...

oh mati! i do hope you feel better soon. sending hugs!

Anonymous said...

awww! i wish i could leave stuff on your doorway sweetie! :)

((hugs that you get better)

and enjoy your break! its nice to get off the computer for a bit, :)

Kim Carney said...

feel better, lay in bed and write down all of your ideas ;)

Anonymous said...

aw mati, feel better soon! ugh i hate the comparing game! benny & joon and no more gathering sound like a plan. xo, love!

Swirly said...

I think sometimes getting sick is a blessing in disguise - it forces you to do one simple thing: be still and take good care of yourself. Be well soon, my dear.

Cin said...

break away a bit a good idea, take care mati

Anonymous said...

rest up and recharge! hope you are feeling shiny and new again soon :)
~mindy

Abigail A. Percy said...

Oh Mati..Hope you feel way better soon!

Don't worry about feeling inspired, it will all flood back when you are back on form...I always feel like that when I get sick too!!.....have a good and restful blog break..xox

Heidi R. said...

man, that sucks that u are sick...hope u feel better soon. I was catching up on your blog and seen the childrens zoo stuff u are doing and ADORE it...i love the monkeys satnd for honesty one...so cute..will u be selling those prints? I would love to have one. Let me know!