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A manifesto for cluttered creatives
I have the right to express myself 
to live my life as I see fit
to say no and mean it
to say yes with my whole being to what I love
I have the right to my own creative space
to draw a real or imaginary line around my domain and claim it for myself
to a door that closes
to absolute silence when I need it
I have the right to spread out
to interact with my ideas
to see them
to touch them
and doodle in the margins
until the ideas seep into my bones and become mine
I have a right to a sacred space
that is free from intrusions
that is free from guilt
that completely supports my spirit
that is truly sacred space
powerful as an ancient circle of standing stones
I have a right to fully inhabit my body and treat it with loving care
to a good night’s sleep, to clean teeth, warm hugs, and supportive ears
I have a right to a healthy relationship with myself
to choose gentleness
to change
to grow more deeply into my magnificent self
to learn to be my own best friend
I have a right to a space that allows me to become who I am
that helps me visualize my dreams so I can make them happen
that celebrates my gifts and all my senses
Because when I can hear my own deepest knowing, self-criticism dissolves
and in finding my own voice, I am better able to hear yours
I have a right to contribute something valuable to the world
I was born with gifts, talent and abilities that the world needs
While the world hungers for compassion, for wisdom, for beauty, for healing
my space gives me the grounding I need to courageously offer my service
I have a right to be here, in this world, at this time in history
Despite the risks of living, I know I am safe
I am loved
I belong
This life I’ve been given is a gift
and each day, I find gratitude
and new courage to live it
Comments? You’re invited to share thoughts or feelings that reading this brings up for you.
No comment to share? Feel free to add a little stone -o- to let me know you’re here and took the time to read (this delightful idea courtesy of Darcy).
716 days ago,
Rachel said:
Wonderful words! -o-
716 days ago,
Bonnie Zink said:
Beautiful! and spot on!
716 days ago,
Tsa said:
-o-
716 days ago,
Jenn Givler said:
Just what I needed, exactly today
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716 days ago,
Darcy said:
Amen, Jen! I owe my door that closes to you.
-o-
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716 days ago,
Deborah said:
Jen – you have such a way of saying exactly what is needed and doing it in such a beautiful and accessible way. Thank you!
716 days ago,
Char Brooks said:
Wow –
This is so inspiring. I’m printing it now to hang in my office. Thank you for expressing yourself so brilliantly. . . once again.
715 days ago,
Liz said:
Yes. This!
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715 days ago,
Keira said:
awe! I love this!
715 days ago,
Jane Kirsch said:
Beautiful! A perfect way to begin each day… -0-
715 days ago,
Adrianne said:
-o-
Thank you Jen for making the time to listen to your creative heart and to share it with all of us–love!
714 days ago,
Jamila said:
♥
712 days ago,
Sherron said:
Jen, this brought tears to my eyes. In a good way. Thanks so much!
709 days ago,
Caroline Taylor said:
Wow, Jennifer, everything you said was so on-target for me. Thanks for new stuff and thanks for reminders.
706 days ago,
Sarah D said:
This is beautiful. Thank you.
-o-
705 days ago,
jennifer said:
Happiness! I’m so glad this post rings true.
Thank you (yes, you) for sharing and for showing up exactly as you are.
621 days ago,
MeganE said:
What a beautiful way to start my day. Thank you for this
575 days ago,
Nancy Dale said:
-o-
391 days ago,
Kath Hofmann said:
-o- and <3
362 days ago,
Deborah said:
-o-
328 days ago,
Jane said:
Just what I needed to remind me of my needs and rights in the face of challenging relationships! -o-
328 days ago,
gina said:
this is awesome Jennifer, love it!
328 days ago,
s said:
love. thank you.
328 days ago,
Julica said:
thank you thank you thank you!
beautifully said, so necessary.
you are a blessing, my dear.
327 days ago,
Gayle Starker said:
Thanks for sending this out in the Juicy Gems again! Real wisdom in this!
326 days ago,
Kathy Bricco said:
Jen, this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I’m hanging it in my office… among my purple iris prints. Perfect!
324 days ago,
Karen J said:
This is wonderful, Jen ~ an excellent antidote to my common brain-clutter and, thus, aggravation.
(I followed you “home” from Mark Silver’s this afternoon and have been exploring your Archives since then…
~ Love and Blessings and Thank You!
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314 days ago,
Valerie Jefferies said:
-o-
257 days ago,
Tanya said:
Love love love it -0-
218 days ago,
Christine Weddle said:
I love this one! Thanks, Jen!
Christine
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211 days ago,
Natasha said:
I want to read this every morning before starting work at my desk! Very inspirational and calming! Thank you for sharing!
205 days ago,
Karen Adams said:
-o-
love this . . . thanks!
184 days ago,
carol pickerel said:
Left me with a wonderful feeling of clarity.
Thank you for posting.
171 days ago,
cindy lumpcik said:
-o- oohh – sooo refreshing
thank you
73 days ago,
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