Dear friend,
Looking back across this summer, I think the best parts were spent right here, on our patio, watching heat lightning and dodging mosquitoes. Summer is High Drama. Everything is scattered about, tranquilized and agitated all at the same time, which doesn't make sense, but lots of true things don't quite make sense.
I've been thinking about your comments from my post on rhythm and structure last week (oh, how I loved reading them!), and I think there's a very certain balance (for me) between structure and freedom. I can only find one within the other. In A Circle of Quiet (which I read and re-read), Madeleine L'Engle (who I love so dearly) talks about this concept: how the structure of our bones frees us to dance, and the structure of a sonnet frees us to create worlds within worlds. That's how it works for me. If I'm not given boundaries, I can't very well create. Because I also have sort of a rebellious heart, and I need the boundaries to push against.
So I plot my days, with breakfast and yoga and hours of work time, and remember that rules are sometimes meant to be broken. And that's when I have a glass of wine in the middle of the day, or go to the library and read fairy tales. But mostly, I need to stay on schedule. And the little rhythms of the day become the very bursts of inspiration I need to do just that :)
Love,
Rebekka
22 comments:
Wise words which should be whispered regularly to our children too. We all need boundaries to set us free.
I feel so happy when I visit your blog.
"I need the boundaries to push against." Yes, that is it exactly! But interrupted by long walks and trips to the library. :)
Rebekka,
I am unsure how I stumbled across your blog but I am oh so glad I did. Your writing is fantastic and it literally transports me as a reader. Thank you :)
The foundation of Montessori (the type of school I want to one day teach for) is built upon freedom within limits--very much the concept you're talking about. I love how it encourages children to flourish in that type of environment.
My best,
Jo Farmer
Oh my gosh I love it. I agree too, such wise words. When you think about it, there is SO much freedom in our lives, rules should not feel like limitations, just a footpath to guide us. But it's fun walking on the grass every now and then. :)
Amelia
I like this quote: "A river without boundaries is a flood"
I am the exact same way. If i spend a day doing nothing, I feel miserable. I need structure to feel blessed and loved and productive.
I have treasured many of Madeleine L'Engle's books as well. So glad you discovered her, too, Rebekka.
She asked the best questions, and her exploring answers are enriching. Joy to you and yours as you plot your days : )
Gracie xxx
oh you said this well. i need structure but i also need to push against it, too.
I just found your blog and I love it! Dear friend is a perfect way to put it! And the way you spend your days, painting and illustrations, sounds just lovely!
I haven't commented before (although I adore your blog)...but this post really spoke to me. I love the way you used your words to explain this x
that is such a great way of looking at it! you're inspiring me to set myself a schedule to follow...one that i know isn't too punishing if i break the rules...! :)
Love your writings and photo.
Really insightful, a lovely light shed onto how I work!
Thank you xx
Love it, a wine at lunch why not! I work some crazy hours, days and nights when I am not working, I might just take a pot of tea and have a picnic in my garden..or enjoy a glass of wine whilst watering my garden at midnight. My life isn't run by the clock. Cheers! Roberta
Your days sound wonderful, I totally agree with having a structure to a day, but not taking it too seriously.
You're so fantastic! Thank you for writing this post :) Because I'm the same way but never realized it until I read this!
xoxo Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
p.s. I think I've asked before but my comment got lost amongst the pages and I can't find it! Do you have an instagram? I would LOVE to follow you :)
Oh my goodness is that a delicious fancy cake you are eating???
YUM!
I definitely agree about having to find special moments in between scheduled tims in the day. I love having a schedul, it keeps me on track, and well, I'm a total planner. However, it's so great to interrup it sometimes right? I love those glass of wine in the middle of the day days.
Trish
www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
I love the way you write, your words are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
beautifully written. It is good to work outside of a schedule or structure sometimes.
perfectly said! =)
I just want to say, that you are absolutely amazing.
And now I am off to read 'A circle of quiet'.
xxo
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