Dear MATs,
I miss you all dearly, and I sort of feel like writing you a love letter right now, as I've had quite a difficult week and miss the comfort of your guaranteed presences.
What a year we had! As soon as everything is processed, and some of the dust has settled (still reflecting), I want to write a big, big post, about something. About the year? About us? I'm not sure. But there is just so much there.
Thanks to Debz and Zach who were awesome and got the first posting prizes :) We want to hear more as soon as you've moved into your adventures even more!!! I was thinking, how would we feel about having some posting "prompts" from time to time? Just a question that is on someone's mind, and we can all reflect on it?
I leave for Seattle on September 12th. Whoever is left in town: let's do this. Also, anyone who wants to come to Seattle (ahem, Novala, I can get you gigs...), mi casa es su casa.
Something that has been on my mind lately, if anyone wants to respond to it:
How do we, as artists and teachers, deal with "the comfort zone"? As in, are we at our best when we are in our element, or should we seek out opportunities to jump beyond our element? How do you find your balance?
Hey dear friends!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kaley, for setting this blog. It is extremely comforting to me knowing that we have this extension of our year together and a space that is still ours.
In response to your prompt, I have been thinking a lot about "comfort" as well, although, perhaps from a broader angle. I have recently been reflecting on the notion of "if something feels uncomfortable (particularly in social situations,) then I should do it." Im spending a lot of time trying to understand and analyze my own discomforts and learning how to act instead of allow myself to be passive. For instance, I feel uncomfortable when I cross paths on the street with folks who are first nations and are clearly going through some rough times. I feel so hyper aware of how privileged I am and I'm having a hard time knowing how to look beyond this. I'm really looking forward to meeting our kids, particularly those coming from first nations back grounds. This discomfort, though, I think is a huge indicator of something that I need to look at closely. Perhaps it can be beneficial for us to linger in discomfort zones so that we can grow? What are your thoughts?
Loverly ones! Kaley, thank you for this blog.
ReplyDeleteAs long as we stretch our comfort zone toward the betterment of society and out of a place of love we will always be able to return to a balance.
Let's seek to grow daily.
Sincerely,
Pricila