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| Exploring hidden beaches in Northern California |
As the year winds down I've been thinking about wandering. Last month our family drove up the Northern California coastline discovering hidden beaches and taking in the remarkable power of nature. When my son Santiago found this stretch of sand, he threw off his shoes and socks, crossed an inlet of thigh deep water and started running. I eventually caught up with him, took a deep breath and there was this moment. With his help I connect once again to that part of myself, and of others that really never changes, but sees the world with the wonder of a child.
This December I'm waking up before the sun rises, walking the quiet
cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende for hours just looking. There is a
restlessness that comes with trying to find direction for a new children's
book. I'm working on two books this Winter so my mind jumps from one idea to
the next. I've come to embrace this time, tune my instincts and simply wonder
as I wander. I've discovered that creativity takes discipline as well as
listening to the subtle nuances of your own inner voice. In the chaos of modern
life you realize the importance of practicing solitude.
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| A solitary dream. I woke up and painted this Arctic Whale. |
