Live Virtual Group Session: 6PM EDT June 3rd 2024

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For this session took a close look at a self-portrait painting by Filippo Balbi, posted below.

Our prompt was: “In my head...”

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Self-portrait painting by Filippo Balbi

Credit: Filippo Balbi

13 thoughts on “Live Virtual Group Session: 6PM EDT June 3rd 2024”

  1. Emmanuel Oladipo

    I know.

    I know the darkness that surrounds,

    Pressing in

    Seeping out, softly

    Bleeding through at the edges.

    You see. Bold. Bright

    You see me, you see shadows.

    Light and dignified

    But I. Know.

    And I want you to, really, see.

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  2. michele348

    In my head~~~

    I see all that I am…

    the dusty memories of childhoodthat periodically pop up whenleast expected, like a jack-in-the-box

    the uncertainties that have crept up in my lifelike a slithering snake from the dark corners,only to be banished by fire

    the times of triumph whenwhat was thrown in my path was overcomethrough my efforts and my Creator’s

    It is a maze of memories, lessons learned,and challenges yet to come.

    But I will keep on keeping on.

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  3. rehavia6

    In my head

    I am free

    I can think my own thoughts

    I am able to express myself

    And speak openly

    Without fear of retribution or being shunned.

    In my head I have the liberty to be

    ME!

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  4. Elizabeth

    In my head…

    I have the parade of life.

    Sometimes the bands are in harmony,

    While other times the bands are very out of tune,

    Missing beats and grating to my nerves.

    The drummers constantly drum

    (my parade is never quiet)-

    Sometimes to announce a joyous event;

    Sometimes to scream a warning

    (of an event that may never occur,

    Creating disaster balloons that I fear will pop at any moment).

    If I can only remember to notice the floats,

    which like clouds in the sky,

    will pass on by,

    helping me to let go of the clinging and anticipation,

    and enabling me to be mindful in the moment.

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    • michele348

      Such a bundle of emotions our hearts and minds are! Sometimes we have almost forcibly to calm the current of emotions so that we can experience the moment, whether it be good or bad. But that is the reality of life, Elizabeth, and you describe it so nicely.

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  5. rehavia6

    Elizabeth, love this. You beautifully describe anxiety and overthinking on the one hand and the necessity of stopping to appreciate the beauty on the other.

    Lisa

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