tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post4012829113714862210..comments2023-05-30T06:26:29.914-04:00Comments on RavenWood Forest: Waiting and WalkingValeriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-76538545887367753632012-01-28T15:56:19.966-05:002012-01-28T15:56:19.966-05:00your new studio space is gorgeous, really, a fores...your new studio space is gorgeous, really, a forests are such magical placesalekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349123566071524144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-19746518685731078722012-01-13T04:45:58.317-05:002012-01-13T04:45:58.317-05:00It seems we have similar weather, though the Atlan...It seems we have similar weather, though the Atlantic sets us apart! <br />Congrats on the new studio. I hope all the positive thinking involved in planning for the workspace will balance up your current worries. /Lisbeth in SwedenLisbeth Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104200079856558772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-88786146431980332542012-01-12T14:25:09.741-05:002012-01-12T14:25:09.741-05:00Yes the land...the Mother...the crows and owls and...Yes the land...the Mother...the crows and owls and moss. All so soothing and embracing albeit testing and tempering too...as the Art/Life is and does.<br /><br />Your new studio space is so warm looking even prior to her real heat being available...tho by now I'm guessing it is all toasty from the fire glow.<br /><br />I wish your family all well...transitions of a health crisis kind are the toughest...trusting that all will be well is clearly a test.<br /><br />I send MettaDonna Iona Drozdahttp://donnaionadrozda.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-60712447030252161022012-01-12T09:45:12.881-05:002012-01-12T09:45:12.881-05:00A walk in the woods is all it takes to find balanc...A walk in the woods is all it takes to find balance and understand that all is being taken care of.<br />When I am at my Dad's in the middle of the city, that can still be found. It's in the geese flying over, the trees that surround his home, and the clouds that float by.<br />Wishing you & yours peace & healing love,<br />ZuzuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-50147054532995507912012-01-12T05:54:05.210-05:002012-01-12T05:54:05.210-05:00VA-agree with so much that has been said - am with...VA-agree with so much that has been said - am with you in spirit as you go through tough stuff with family crises. But on the art side the studio looks absolutely wonderful and in 2012 will offer you such opportunity to create. Go well. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-1603992219820628372012-01-11T21:52:57.166-05:002012-01-11T21:52:57.166-05:00Lynn - thanks so much, yes, full cup of living, th...Lynn - thanks so much, yes, full cup of living, that is a good way of putting it. <br /><br />Alexi- thank you, I sat outside for a bit today in the relatively mild day and felt some roots go down into the earth.... very needed. <br /><br />Angela - thanks and so excited if I can ever get heat in the studio!!<br /><br />deann7trees - thank you much. Looking forward to getting back to creative process to SEE more of my surroundings in a deeper way again. <br /><br />Gwenn - Its actually a gas stove and I'd love if it were cozy in there! STILL waiting for the stove to be fixed. I appreciate the simplicity of my Jotul way more now.... but didn't want to have another wood stove to run and needed full time heat anyway. HA, lets HOPE I get the knob heat I need there!Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-91064702669853827682012-01-11T19:56:25.570-05:002012-01-11T19:56:25.570-05:00oh this is so lovely Valerianna... closing up the ...oh this is so lovely Valerianna... closing up the old year and starting up the new with establishing yourself in your wonderful studio.. It looks beautiful and so cozy with the woodstove. and so much light!<br /><br />... love how you tell the temperature with your cat too!! guess she is a lot like our dogs. <br />my best to you.Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-29361192570041626562012-01-09T20:28:27.615-05:002012-01-09T20:28:27.615-05:00you are surrounded by such beauty and a magnificen...you are surrounded by such beauty and a magnificent new studio. wishing you well.deanna7treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-56285459832122085732012-01-09T15:47:00.936-05:002012-01-09T15:47:00.936-05:00Awonderul post ,lovely studio!Awonderul post ,lovely studio!bright starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682079332831035081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-19140869851988602492012-01-09T09:43:58.667-05:002012-01-09T09:43:58.667-05:00The studio is beautiful, how I'd love to have ...The studio is beautiful, how I'd love to have one like it - and in the woods!<br />I'm sorry to hear about the family health troubles, I'm sending many wishes and prayers and hope you'll continue to find solace in nature.Alexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532263744777273778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-59099105148939272212012-01-09T04:32:09.220-05:002012-01-09T04:32:09.220-05:00Wishing you strength and comfort and creative ener...Wishing you strength and comfort and creative energy for this new year and for the difficult time you're going through right now. I like how Velma put it "a very full cup of living." Best wishes.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674923395134039554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-5484456657951596302012-01-08T19:06:01.173-05:002012-01-08T19:06:01.173-05:00Swan Artworks - thanks, I'm sure I'll get ...Swan Artworks - thanks, I'm sure I'll get in there soon now! Took the weekend completely off from most everything.... except the forest. And love that word "wurbough" - you suppose its a magical creature or a spirit? <br /><br />Velma - thanks, yes, did that this weekend. Bone broths, kale, warm spiced chai, book and fire.... and a slow walk in the forest with Pasha - the good life!<br /><br />Sophie - thanks, yes, the moss is wonderful. I'm glad <br />to have taken that shot as I keep coming back to it - very nourishing image to me. <br /><br />layers - I do love to share those intimate, small things. <br /><br />Lisa - hope both are well now? Good energy in the studio, this week I PRAY to get in there!<br /><br />Danielle - I think it is a powerful space, I love being in there surrounded by the forest, the view looks into two beautiful spots on the land. I love looking out there. I wonder how this will influence my work? <br /><br />jude - I created the space in between this weekend, it was a MUST!<br /><br />Nikiah - I feel very supported here, by the land, the trees, creative work and spirit work. Its a gift to live inside forest medicine. <br /><br />Helen - I love the white feather ritual, too. Friends who have known me a while say they look forward to it. Healing to you.Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-54085754183853157722012-01-08T17:54:38.979-05:002012-01-08T17:54:38.979-05:00Thank you for visiting Valerianna ~
I can empathi...Thank you for visiting Valerianna ~<br /><br />I can empathise with wanting relief and the space to breath. Wishing you many moments of grace during the difficult times.<br /><br />Oh! Your STUDIO :~))))<br /><br />The little jewel of moss is now held in many hearts across the Earth...thank you so much for sharing its beauty.<br /><br />Truly love your white feather prayer ritual<br /><br />x x xhelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412509910451805109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-78093364151998882562012-01-08T13:13:48.383-05:002012-01-08T13:13:48.383-05:00The light flowing from your words and photos is st...The light flowing from your words and photos is stunning! I was calmed and soothed reading your post today--thank you! I fully understand how the woods would soothe you as you journey though the stressful territory of supporting an holding space for loved ones who are sick, the woods in turn hold us, heal us. Fitting too that you should have a beautiful studio held by the forest, it is easy to see that you are supported in your work! <br />Bright Blessings<br />NikiahNikiahhttp://www.redmoonmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-13542297587330745632012-01-08T10:32:30.682-05:002012-01-08T10:32:30.682-05:00i am in between the things that disturb the peace,...i am in between the things that disturb the peace, crisis behind and surely another ahead. it is nice to have this space. and nice to have that soon to be space to use as shelter when the storm grows stronger.judehttp://spiritcloth.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-67101487881555274142012-01-07T15:25:38.911-05:002012-01-07T15:25:38.911-05:00Your mossy star is quite exquisite! And your new s...Your mossy star is quite exquisite! And your new studio looks like a beautiful, powerful space. Wishing you strength to find serenity amid the stress :) xxDanielle Barlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570796614148198253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-67701692559492996092012-01-07T09:03:01.028-05:002012-01-07T09:03:01.028-05:00Last year was Mom, this year it's Dad - know w...Last year was Mom, this year it's Dad - know what you mean about needing a break! Prayers sent for you and your family. Awesome new studio - there's a positive for sure!(Karen) Lisa Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865000544569280939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-63429745013343237942012-01-07T00:56:31.950-05:002012-01-07T00:56:31.950-05:00It is wonderful how you notice such small details ...It is wonderful how you notice such small details on your walk and you always share them.. and your studio is amazing.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-4955455548872129472012-01-06T23:55:24.298-05:002012-01-06T23:55:24.298-05:00Sadness and sweetness both Valerianna.
I understan...Sadness and sweetness both Valerianna.<br />I understand your aching heart and the thought..."no... not more!"<br />That beautiful moss is the one thing that makes sense ... well that and the woods and things of nature that remind us of the cycles of life beyond our control. <br />I hope once your studio is fully liveable in that you can takes what's in your heart now to that place where it can live in your work... the totality of life's experience seeping into the work, giving it marrow and bone!<br /><br />Many blessings for 2012.<br />SophieSophie Munnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797068983613314554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-1938248603609112942012-01-06T17:31:39.541-05:002012-01-06T17:31:39.541-05:00you've got a very full cup of living now. be g...you've got a very full cup of living now. be gentle with yourself.Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-48399884796815991412012-01-06T16:30:25.717-05:002012-01-06T16:30:25.717-05:00So sorry to hear of your family's troubles, I ...So sorry to hear of your family's troubles, I do hope you can draw strength from your deep connection with the wilds, for yourself and to share with them also.<br />Your studio is looking so inviting, a bright and inspiring space... I'm sure it will be more than worth the frustrating wait once you get in there! Beautiful pictures once again of your forest in its changing seasons, and such a metaphor for life in every way.<br />My very best wishes<br />Carrie...<br /><br />p.s. the word verification is 'wurbough' - sounds like something that should belong in your wood!Windsongs and Wordhoardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211375575810428500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-22923682977339207252012-01-06T09:38:47.311-05:002012-01-06T09:38:47.311-05:00Suz- thanks, Pasha definitely fills the house, and...Suz- thanks, Pasha definitely fills the house, and the bed at times! So interesting how a small bit of moss in the forest can now get attention from all over.<br /><br />Suzi - I know I could practice surrender, but I'm having a hard time!<br /><br />ramona - abundant creative and inspirational blessings to you, too. <br /><br />Trish - thank you. I have a basket of feathers beneath the tree and all who come are encouraged to put a feather prayer on the tree - one for the planet, one for another and one for themselves. <br /><br />Stille Linde - thank you and yes, this deep and powerful transformation happening... intense. I love what you say about the moss teacher, I'll sit with that!<br /><br />Vilt og vakkert - Maybe I will get it together to join in this time... but there are STILL issue with my heat<br />:( However, NOT with my Jotul which I have loved since I bought it 5 years ago! Its wonderful. I often listen to my CD of Norwegian folk songs and stare into the fire in my Oslo 500 and wonder if I was meant to be born in Norway!<br /><br />Francesca - Ciao! And welcome. I remember those tiny apartments in Rome! I studied - a Florencia - and even spoke pretty good Italian at one time, though I am very rusty now! Happy New Year to you, too.Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-35428054562927488392012-01-06T05:49:23.353-05:002012-01-06T05:49:23.353-05:00What lovely pictures, I especially like the lightl...What lovely pictures, I especially like the lightly furnished rooms, we are in Rome temporarily in a very jammed tiny apartment so those rooms really appeal to me. As do the nature pictures, I miss the my Sicilian countryside. I will come back and follow you later, I'm using my daughter's computer and it won't let me follow anyone. But she can so she is already following you, she's HungryCaramella. Happy New Year!Saucy Sicilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044337117600868975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-80159630967648761502012-01-05T17:47:05.677-05:002012-01-05T17:47:05.677-05:00Heisann!
Happy New year!
Where ever you are, wha...Heisann!<br /><br />Happy New year!<br /><br />Where ever you are, what ever the weather is like, alone or together with an animal, a person or two... or quite alone, join us walking...<br />More information will be presented tomorrow!<br /><br />Same procedure as in October: <br />http://viltogvakkert.blogspot.com/2011/10/bloggers-sunday-walk.html<br />http://viltogvakkert.blogspot.com/2011/10/bloggers-sunday-walk-yesterday.html<br /><br />Greetings from Bjorg Nina from Norway and living just beside Jötul where they make such fireplaces!!!!!Vilt og vakkerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688296268646190784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482310772862064470.post-71585325940294582702012-01-05T16:59:10.192-05:002012-01-05T16:59:10.192-05:00Valerianna, today I became aware that when I open ...Valerianna, today I became aware that when I open your blog and all is still loading, I already breathe deeper and slower. I love your home ! <br />These times bring intense journeys, our whole mother earth is on a good but intense journey and we are inside her, and you, you have your pincushion of radiant moss, how lovely and powerful, it shows me how my heart should feel : very véry natural green, round and relatively small, but giving light, she is sitting on this old piece of tree in her own forest no matter what happens in the world. Love to you.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351962678694417202noreply@blogger.com