a piece of me
This is a collage that I created for a woman who is in my yoga teacher training. The tag is fixed by a little brad so you can move it, and if you peak under it, you will find: be you.
She climbs mountains. People who do this create awe in my soul. I think it is amazing. Over the holidays, she is going to africa to climb mt. kilimanjaro. In awe.
(Have I mentioned that I am in the midst of this two year intensive teacher training in viniyoga? we meet one weekend a month - June 2004-June 2006. This is our december weekend. Two afternoons filled with honest conversation, study of the movement of the body, reflection, laughter, growth, sangha.)
I realize that my first attempts in this world of "art" are simply that: first attempts. I share them with you as I (try to) let go of the inner critic. To listen to the other voice inside that says create, give, let go, laugh. To be brave enough to give someone a little piece of me.
Leaving Pieces by Brain Andreas
She left pieces of her life behind her everywhere she went.
It's easier to feel the sunlight without them, she said.
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (9)
Liz, what a thoughtful and beautiful collage to create and give. Letting go of that inner critic and be so difficult. You are brave and kind to share your art with us so thank you for that. And I love the "Leaving Pieces" quote you shared. Continued success to you in your teacher training! ~Belle
I love the collage and also the quote. I don't know what vini yoga is but I admire you for taking more training and also, that you enjoy it so much.
This is a great collage! And the quote is wonderful...but best of all was your description of your yoga weekend. Oh so good.
Beautiful! Tell the inner critic that...it is beautiful. I'm considering doing the Moksha yoga teacher training so thanks for the description of your experience. Very helpful.
Be well.
it is a beautiful collage!
What a fantastic collage and I love the post. I am in awe of YOU. I think vini yoga (and yoga in general) is so interesting and good for the soul. I always find people who do yoga are so in tune with themselves and the world around them, so wise and wonderful and brave as you say. I love the line "to be brave enough to give someone a little piece of me." It's a kind of courage I always long for.
your collage is great and that ending quote perfect!
I love this card! I admire your creativity - I'm glad I came by your site!
You just tell that inner critic to SHUT UP! :) It's beautiful.