Without reservation

This past weekend, Laura and I had our first creative Saturday. Our theme was to let loose on canvas, without inhibitions ... to be like a child at play, with no rules ... to let go of the need to control and not be afraid of the paint.

I had zero sleep the night before, so it was easy not to care so much about the outcome ... to just give in to the moment and really expand and explore via creative instinct.

Laura's work of art went through a huge metamorphosis -- from a mixed wash of colors, to a themed masterpiece. Mine just evolved from the bottom up, not so much changing than being filled in with my whimsy. At the end of our session, I let mine dry, and called it "fini". Since Laura's had required refinement, she needed more time to add essential elements. Anyway, I know just where mine will go: my bathroom :)

The first materials introduced onto my canvas were the words love, and I had them interpersed throughout. I can't say why, other than I'm drawn to love. My name, after all, is an acronym for Love Is The Answer. And Laura said when she saw my canvas, the verse to a song that said "Love, love, love" kept playing in her head. :)

I was speaking to a coworker who spoke of the necessity to harden one's heart, but I simply never see myself doing that. Closing myself off like that would also close me off to all of the wondrous as well. I thnk it's about being vigilant, and selective as to who is worthy and deserving of the prize. I want to kiss the lips of my desires, without reservation. The only difference is this time, it's just a matter of choosing wisely.