Tuesday, September 28, 2010

lessons learned

Yes, another Sqwam post...

THINGS I LEARNED AT SQUAM ART WORKSHOPS

- sometimes desperation leads us to do great things
- it's ok to ask for help
- asking for help does not make you weak
- there are many beautiful, loving souls in the world
- the art becomes secondary to the people you meet
- we are all more alike than different
- I am not worthless
- I am not alone
- I can paint on canvas
- I can talk to people without bursting into flames, melting or other such nonsense
- once I stop being so self-critical there is alot of room in my brain for other things
- I must push through fear and anxiety, not run away, to move forward
- next time I will bring gloves
- next time I will also pack my leggings and striped knee socks
- there will be a next time!!!

and sometimes you have to be impulsive, tear off your shoes and socks...


...and go jump in a lake!
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7 comments:

  1. LizSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    What I learned at Squam: Sharyn is a treasure, a beautiful, creative soul!

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  2. bluepoppySeptember 29, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    what I learned at Squam: Sharyn Adams is courageous, beautiful and filled with LIGHT! I am so glad you came, so inspired that you were able to break through all those demon ILLUSIONS and get to the truth: you are light and love and there is light and love all around you always. Bisous, E

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  3. Karen DSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    You are a beautiful artist!

    Love,
    Karen

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    oh sharyn! bring on those stripey socks...and continue to let your heart open. there's even more love to flow in and out that you can imagine...can't wait until next time...xo*michelle

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  5. SuzySeptember 30, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    I love you, Sharyn. You are a gift.

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  6. PaulaSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I am glad to see yuo back posting! It sounds like Squam was everything you needed and more. I am so glad that it fed your soul the way that it did. I've always wanted to do Squam, but it comes smack in the beginning of the school year, and it's just not doable at the moment. I have enjoyed catching up on these past few posts and I absolutely love the new blog header!

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  7. StephOctober 3, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I look forward to seeing those striped socks! I'm so happy you came Sharyn, our cabin wouldn't have been the same without you.

    Sending you love,
    Stephanie
    xo

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