I’m a firm believer that the Universe gives you exactly what you need when you need it most. As I drove to Christine’s studio for Sabrina Ward Harrison’s Trust the Mess workshop I was experiencing a lot of unrest. I couldn’t pinpoint what it was, but I knew I hadn’t been feeling like myself in quite some time. Things were just off.
As I sat on the floor, journal in hand, free-writing to the prompts given to us by Sabrina I lost it. The tears flowed. Emotions that I didn’t even know I had been feeling came out on the page. I turned to the girl next to me and read it all out loud, unable to hold the tears back once again. She reached over and gave me a huge hug and in that moment went from being a stranger to a friend.
It is really hard to describe all that went on this weekend to those who didn’t attend. Sabrina touched us deeply through heartfelt writing prompts and poetry. We painted on giant sheets of paper using just our hands. We sanded. We gessoed. We cried. We laughed. We formed a tribe. I know my words will never give it justice.
What I can say is that I’ll forever be thankful for Christine, who made it all happen, and for Sabrina who gave so much of herself so that we could in turn, give ourselves. I’ll always treasure each and every woman who was there. To listen without judgment is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone, and every one of these special women did this, and I thank them for that.
And most importantly, I know what I first perceived as a
breakdown, was really a breakthrough.
This is so beautiful, and I love reading more about what the experience was like for you. I am so thankful you were there, contributing to the magic.
Posted by: Swirly | August 25, 2010 at 12:07 PM
So lovely to read this! I am a friend of Christine's and I knew this was going to be a fabulous workshop...wish I could have been there as well. Sounds like you were "Brave on the Rocks"!!!
Posted by: Lisa | August 25, 2010 at 12:13 PM
I love this. It all happened just as it was supposed to--isn't it funny how it does? So glad you had a wonderful time. Those two, they're magic.
Posted by: christine | August 25, 2010 at 10:08 PM
I loved reading this post. It brought back many memories of the weekend I shared with Sabrina back in 2008. I am so happy you had such a wonderful experience!
Posted by: erin kenepp | August 27, 2010 at 09:46 PM
I know what I first perceived as a breakdown, was really a breakthrough.
♥♥♥ LOVE that!
(I so wish I could have been there too.)
Posted by: Connie | August 28, 2010 at 11:38 PM
hooray for you...for being brave enough and for allowing the thing you needed most to come to you....and that you were open enough to receeive. well done!
Posted by: nic Hohn | September 03, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Being in the moment and letting the moment move you...this is life at its best. And it is wonderful that you embraced it all.
Posted by: Becky Shander | September 03, 2010 at 07:39 PM