I know some of you have seen this photo I posted a few days ago; i wanted it to be the first photo I posted to SPC after joining today. I've been inspired by Misty and Nina to do more self portraits. I feel this one captures how I was feeling, doing, and looking most of last week. Not bubbly and energetic but quiet, alone, and intense. I spent a lot of time sleeping or doing some of the things that needed to get done while wishing i could be in bed sleeping. I couldn't even rouse myself to do artwork, so I just took a break, took a break from everything. Last night in bed i finished reading the small book Holy the Firm by Annie Dillard, it may be small but it packs a punch, I would recommend it to any seeker. This morning I woke up feeling clear and conscious, which invoked an overwhelming sense of gratitude for that awareness and clarity. Awake and trying to hold it, i carry it around as I tidy my kitchen, moments later i notice it had slipped through my fingers...as soon as i notice that, it's back again in my hand again, continually reminding me of how fleeting it is...
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oh, I am so thrilled you are doing spc... I love this photo. xo
Posted by: Misty | February 13, 2007 at 12:12 PM
It is a very beautiful image, quite captivating...
Posted by: Waspgoddess | February 13, 2007 at 12:25 PM
this is a great pic
did anyone ever mention a resemblance to Andie MacDowell??!
Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa | February 13, 2007 at 01:28 PM
oh how alike you & I are - I like the term 'seeker' ..must look for that book!
I think you look like Andie MacDowell too :)
Posted by: miss*R | February 13, 2007 at 04:30 PM
wonderful treatment to your SP; beautiful intensity to your gaze
Posted by: kelly | February 13, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Both your photo and writing are absolutely compelling.
Posted by: Jamie | February 13, 2007 at 07:39 PM
Congratulations! on joining!SPC! It's a lot of FUN! This is a great 1st!!! xo, Cinda
Posted by: turquoisecro | February 13, 2007 at 08:19 PM
I love the last sentences of this message. How can we hold onto the serenity we seek, the joy we know the world holds for us, the peace...? I guess we all just take it one step at a time.
Posted by: Penny | February 14, 2007 at 05:19 AM
these last few sentences...about carrying the clarity around with you and how it slips through your fingers...only to come back again...how this deeply resonates with me this morning.
Posted by: liz elayne | February 14, 2007 at 10:13 AM
This is an intense but beautiful sp.
Posted by: Colorsonmymind | February 14, 2007 at 11:03 AM
it is beautiful and intense and yes full of clarity.
Posted by: kim | February 14, 2007 at 10:29 PM
your self portrait really captures your mood, Katie. I, too, have been feeling rather quiet, alone and intense recently. Hugs to you and good thoughts for capturing many many more of those fleeting moments of clarity and peace. xoxo
Posted by: melanie | February 15, 2007 at 08:24 AM