Thursday, April 15, 2010

Finding Freedom




Today I have the first day off in so long I can't remember and don't quite know what to do with myself. I had one very early client and then brought Isa to school. I was going to try to make a Sculptworks class at Yogaworks, where I have a 2 week trial membership, but forgot my mat and just didn't feel like jogging there so I went to a yoga class instead. I think I needed it more. I needed to lie in a dark space and listen to the sounds of Manhattan from a safe bamboo room. Normally I do not like yoga but I know it is good for me. I know I need the stillness it can bring. I am trying to find my fit. So I felt better after this class. It was the perfect length and pace, and makes me sad my membership is nearly through. 

In fact, considering it is tax day I am feeling surprisingly calm. Now that my financial year is filed and cleaned I think I need to do the same with my apartment and life. I already picked up Isa from school-much to the confusion of the Director- so I could stay curled up all day if I wanted. I think instead I will try to organize and clean out my apartment instead. I need a change and a cleaning out of sorts. I need to be in a clearer space. 

I also think today is a good day for art. I found these images in my portfolio-they are so sad and pensive. I think I need to create some images that are a bit more alive.  We'll see if I get to that. I am making it a rule to have a list but not to force myself to stick to it. I need a bit more space and freedom in life. Isa is teaching me to be a bit more carefree.