tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post1447227580715006440..comments2024-01-19T16:13:06.054+01:00Comments on Greylady's Hearth: Pathway spread about creative blocksEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-1715473188622593922014-02-18T13:08:22.484+01:002014-02-18T13:08:22.484+01:00This card hits the mark. It touches me deeply. Tha...This card hits the mark. It touches me deeply. Thank youEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-3692000677937762092014-02-18T12:58:26.128+01:002014-02-18T12:58:26.128+01:00Maybe sit this card up as you 'play' ;)
M...Maybe sit this card up as you 'play' ;)<br /><br />Might help you to remember. I see you in that adult, wanting to let go in the same way as the kids in the background.<br /><br />http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C2rIn7RYsHA/UJPqSwZRLqI/AAAAAAAAAko/t7lZPQMD8dE/s1600/6C-druid.JPG<br /><br />Prince Le Normandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703565056941009130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-73341718465919022342014-02-18T12:45:55.243+01:002014-02-18T12:45:55.243+01:00Hi PLN thank you for you elaborate comment. You ar...Hi PLN thank you for you elaborate comment. You are so right about many things: The ten of stones as my comfort zone, the ego who wants to be in control and the Lovers who symbolize embracing my creativity and whatever she brings to the table.<br />After my reading from today I see your words a gentle nudge to play like a child and not be afraid <br />HugsEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-86555579966635365362014-02-18T12:15:56.104+01:002014-02-18T12:15:56.104+01:00Interesting reading there, Ellen.
I can see the p...Interesting reading there, Ellen.<br /><br />I can see the perfectionist in both yourself and I, thinking of the finished project and how you want it to be, from your very first brush-stroke.<br /><br />Maybe the answer is to become uncomfortable? Maybe that is what the 'home' card suggests - to venture out from what it is you feel comfortable in doing. Trash the paintbrushes for today, use your fingers or rags, start from a corner of the page, unaware of what it is you will create. Make yourself understand that whatever erupts in front of you is perfect and meant to be. That is the fun. Maybe that 10 of Stones is telling you to loosen up and get uncomfortable for a reason?<br /><br />When I was at art-school, we used to try exercises like drawing on the paper without lifting off our pencil. All of those bits you would usually brush away were left and were beautiful. We'd time ourselves - 2 minutes a sketch. We'd paint with sticks and ink or over textures or newspaper. It gets you out of yourself and your preconceived ideas of how something should be. <br /><br />All of this could be very healing. I see those Lovers as you, accepting that side of your artistic self which you possibly try to suppress in fear? It could be an ego thing, worrying that only the 'best' will do. However, the best might look very different to how you imagine it ;)Prince Le Normandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703565056941009130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-89763358679406441062014-02-16T20:17:08.417+01:002014-02-16T20:17:08.417+01:00Thank you for understanding. Although it is "...Thank you for understanding. Although it is "just"a three card spread it has given me a lot to work with<br />Hopefully things will change for the better over time. A Creative drive is like breathing in and out, like ebb and flow I guess. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-21971386515342585932014-02-16T19:26:18.905+01:002014-02-16T19:26:18.905+01:00Ellen, I can certainly identify with the predicame...Ellen, I can certainly identify with the predicament that led you to do this reading. Having a strong creative drive is usually a blessing, but when you hit a point where you feel blocked or restricted, it's so frustrating! I will make use of this spread myself, so thank you for sharing it.Zanna Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596554739447170460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-70641652959085602782014-02-15T17:42:55.627+01:002014-02-15T17:42:55.627+01:00Thank you very much Kerry. It just was one of thos...Thank you very much Kerry. It just was one of those readings where the cards just clicked with me. It is always nice when the cards speak to you on a personal level. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-24595161301081699172014-02-15T17:32:47.440+01:002014-02-15T17:32:47.440+01:00This is such a beautiful reading! I love how you ...This is such a beautiful reading! I love how you looked beyond the most obvious interpretation of the Lovers, and your intuitive reading of the other two cards, really looking at the images creatively. Wishing you much luck exploring all those different aspects of yourself!Neopagan Priestesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389878173900385163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-67232031712733927192014-02-15T12:14:59.525+01:002014-02-15T12:14:59.525+01:00It is hard for me to just play.. There is always t...It is hard for me to just play.. There is always that nagging part that has to perform.<br />I will try your suggestions. Perhaps I will pick up artjournaling again which is similar to what you have done the other day.<br />Luckily I can always write. This block only manifests when I want to create something graphic Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-91152264898037103822014-02-15T12:08:24.489+01:002014-02-15T12:08:24.489+01:00I know. Perhaps I've overreacted but that'...I know. Perhaps I've overreacted but that's something I do too. There are more colors than black and white. I will try to be more gentle with my muse :)<br />Thank you!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-17032356118971665502014-02-15T11:42:56.113+01:002014-02-15T11:42:56.113+01:00What else do you love Ellen? I love knitting, col...What else do you love Ellen? I love knitting, colour, and nature, and when I feel creatively blocked I find working on other creative projects can help as long they don't become a distraction. Knitting can be meditative and puts me in a relaxed frame of mind. Colour feeds my imagination and this in turn feeds my creativity, keeps me motivated, and fuels my excitement. Nature gives me room to breathe and keeps me grounded. Try approaching your work with the mindset of a child... let yourself play, and make a mess if you need to :)Sharon Cumminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744622716128597040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-72203842866404256142014-02-15T11:38:07.591+01:002014-02-15T11:38:07.591+01:00It is very frustrating to work on a creative proje...It is very frustrating to work on a creative project and feel stymied. But you wouldn't be mad at your body for being sick, so why be mad at your creative muse? Off days happen, but I think you drew some excellent cards to help you figure out your direction. :)thesycamoretreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182019323050600440noreply@blogger.com