As we shift from the bright warmer season into the darker colder times, it never fails to amaze me how rapid and uncompromising the transition is in this part of the world. Autumns, here in the Hebrides, seem to be so short and quickly give way to lengthy winters. But there is still the drama of that last blast of colour, and every time of year host aspects that inspire. Reminding us of the continuing cycle of life.
Since the end of last week, I am now in a sort of "Winter Recess", my little Bed and Breakfast business had it's last paying guests. No sooner has one aspect concluded than the other must begin, in cycle of the hospitality business. Now is the beginning of preparation for next year, and I need to be optimistic that it will be a positive challenge. My "work balance", the Bed and Breakfast and the art work, had a very gentle outing his summer. Things were too spaced out, slow and I want to have more to do. To be busy and fully occupied are the best means of distracting from, such as, the ongoing sadness of bereavement...Next week marks the first anniversary of my Dear Mother's passing.
The passage of time, fascinates me. I sometimes feel time is elastic and it speeds up or slows down without logic. I want and need more of it, but really need to learn how to manage it better and apportion it more wisely. Another balance in my life is the work and social balance. As an artist my work, drawing and painting, is conducted in solitude, but I have a strong interactive social personality. Meeting new people, in my other work, the B and B addresses a large part of my social being. Connecting and re-connecting with people I know, friends and family is vital to my existence.
Sometimes wonderful moments present themselves. Over the last couple of days I have delighted in reconnecting with a couple of my friends from art school. One whom I haven't seen for nearly forty years. People may age and lives may alter in the passing of time, but personalities remain as permanent, beacons in the great sea of friendship. In a world of change and time of uncertainty it is reassuring to know and learn that the people and places we experience in the course of our lives remain within us and stay in our memory. It was such fun to recall others from our early lives at the Glasgow School of Art. These are strong, fond and special memories and it so good to share and re-connect. KB
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