You know how...
Tags:you read something that you were supposed to encounter? Things that speak to you in a way that gets right down into your gut
your soul
lifting you up
twisting you around
pushing you
pulling you
perhaps making things blurry and then back into focus almost instaneously
or taking an almost painfully powerful long time?
This happened to me just now. Reading the story of Sabrina Ward Harrison. Not sure what it all means right now...but there was something in there that was speaking to me. Some reason I was supposed to read this. A snipit of something, a feeling, an essence that will be repeated in additional ways in the coming days and weeks.
And K emailed me just this morning about one of Sabrina's books. See...
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I'll have to check out this book...since Berkeley is just up the road, it'll be cool to read a local's work.
Lara
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I was lucky enough to spend a day with Sabrina 2 years ago... spilling in a cottage overlooking San Diego... amazing... heart expanding... I'm so glad you found her books... you'll want them all!
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isn't it an extraordinary feeling when something touches you...at just the right time...when you need it most...and you know there is order in the universe? r.
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I am lucky enough to have read a few of her things and inspired by her journals as well. Many of my art journal pages reflect influence from her. Let her, Sark, whomever else inspire you...we women need to stick together.
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Adding her books to my lengthy list to get.
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So cool to have moments like that Ali- I love those moments- only had a few of them in my life, but they have been life changing. Her book sounds wonderful and her idea of spilling open is fantastic- reminds me of my highschool art teacher- what an amazing women she was. I also agree with Shawn above, as women we have a different view of the world- an emotional one and we should band together- share together- that's the thing I have loved the most about blogs- they let women share and be open with each other from all over the world- truly cool.
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hi ali,
i just wanted to say thank you for sharing this link. i loved reading this so much and cannot wait to get my hands on 'spilling open'. you are such an inspiration, ali! thank so much for all you do!
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I find it amazing when things like that happen. It doesn't happen with any regularity, but sometimes things just fit, and move you to the next level!
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Yes. I know exactly what you mean, and as soon as I read your question, I felt compelled to see if the pages were still on the internet, and they were. Read this amazing story, and you will probably be changed by it as I was. This woman has a gift for the written word, and an incredibly powerful story to tell. You will be moved, I promise.
http://rachyllgyne.tripod.com/thebirthofgreyforestwalt/
Please let me know what you think.
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Thanks for the link...her story is wonderful. I can't wait to read her books. :)
jen
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Wow -- I see what you mean!
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Ali thank you for this link. It inspired me so much that I have ordered it. I don't usually but I just had a feeling that I needed to. Her words that I read here were truly inspiring.
And so are you!
Shelley
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It's kind of cliche to say, but her first book really changed my life. It jump started me back on the creative track that I had tucked away while I was going to college. She's so real and creative.
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Ok this is going on my "to read" list. Thank you Ali.
{r}
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You know, about two weeks back, I was browsing through all her books at the bookstore. Then earlier this week I saw you posted them on your wishlist. I was surprised, but not surprised. :) They are capitvating. I should definitely pick one up.
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Love, Love, LOVE Sabrina Ward Harrison!! So glad you've found her, too! She can even make an ink spill look artistic.
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i just finished reading this link. What a compelling writer. It's sunday evening pst and I'm usually pulled away from my computer for one reason or another (i'm a mother of 4 - i'm used to it)but by no small coincidence i was meant to check your blog then link to Sabrina and read the link in its entirety. i came away so inspired by this as i think we all connect in some way with her journey. thanks Ali for the link.
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Sabrina's stuff is so cool. I am happy (but not at all surprised) that you discovered them!
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One of my favorites right now... reading "Brave on the Rocks".
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that was awesome. i feel such a connection with so much of what she said about being young and everyone telling you it is the best time of your life and feeling like shit and that you must be crazy because you ARENT having the best time.....
its so awesome too, how her books happened for her. inspiring.
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