Comments on: Jumping Off the High Dive

By: Angela Giles Klocke

Angela Giles Klocke — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:54:20 +0000

Taking a leave is so refreshing. Even when I just take off for the weekend, I feel new again on Monday. You do what you need to do for YOU, and if you come back later, we’re here.

By: pixie

pixie — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:57:51 +0000

aaaahhhooooooo!

By: Popeye

Popeye — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:01:40 +0000

Do what you gotta do, I s’pose. I’ll miss you.

By: Kerstin

Kerstin — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 22:24:01 +0000

I will miss you, Christine.
Witnessing your journey over the past year has meant a lot. Keep peeling away and I look forward to what you will reveal underneath in the autumn.
This is a good path you are on, enjoy the fresh air! And please, DO come back in September.
Take good care, Kerstin x
P.S. great photo!

By: mati

mati — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:40:33 +0000

sounds like you’re right on track with yourself! i look forward to seeing what happens. have a great hiatus! brave one.
xo,
mati

By: ammasgirl

ammasgirl — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:17:51 +0000

You go girl!!!!
Meditate on the form of Kali, the dark one who comopassionately beheads our fear, our ignorance and that of the world to bring about the highest transformation within. And, you can come back from your inner jpurney at any time…and share perhaps in a new way.
Amma’s girl.

By: Laini

Laini — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:20:35 +0000

Oh no! Well, I completely understand. I hope you can carve out the space for yourself. Your quotes and their violent imagery are very compelling and appropriate. I think it is particularly women who feel such a reluctance to adamantly and aggressively put themselves first, it is “unladylike” to cut off heads! But it needs to be done. I look forward very much to hearing about a fantastically productive summer of creativity — all best wishes!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:32:42 +0000

Kudos to you. I will miss reading all your entries. But I have a sense you will come back stronger than ever and I look forward to your return. You are truly a talented writer and artist and I am sure you will be completely successful in peeling away the layers to discover what you are searching for.

By: Shari

Shari — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:33:23 +0000

I felt myself gasp as I read that you are taking a hiatus…especially since I was looking forward to your exploring and revealing more of a technical side to your art and your process of being a professional artist…as that is the path that I am on. BUT, I do understand. Everything you said resonates with me right now. I have had to decline and hold my energy away from my relationships and some opportunities that I know I would enjoy because I am focusing on growing my wings. Sometimes I feel quilty, sometimes I feel their disappointment, sometimes I second guess my decisions…but all the while I know it is worth it. When I have my wings, I know I will be able to float a little more, participate a little more, to energize the flow I have created. But until then, I will be ruthless in my quest…if that’s what it takes. Best wishes to you, and I’ll be sure to check on your website to see the haps. Like on Seinfeld…where George has the Summer of George….think of it as the Summer of Christine!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:32:13 +0000

I gasped, Christine! I’ve only been visiting your blog for a couple of months and it has become a real treat to check in each day. But I also completely understand. I will mark my calendar for September 1st and look forward to the stories and insights that you will share. In the meantime, sending you hugs of understanding and blessings, too.