Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Unplugged to Re-connect

This time when I went on holidays I consciously chose to completely unplug from my courses, my glass, Kung Fu, and basically everything that wasn't where I was physically. I did have a connection so that anything that did require my attention got it, but nothing more than that. I chose to unplug so that I could focus totally on me in the Helena Valley in Montana and not think about the me where I normally am. Basically I got very present not only to myself, but also to where I was.

My friend, Jennifer,  whom I stayed with in Helena is not only a critical care nurse, but also a very well trained acupuncturist. Absolutely Jennifer looked at my shoulder and said "Dude, you really did a number on that shoulder." I guess that's what happens when all 165 pounds of me lands on that pin-pointed spot, something is going to move. Anyhow, Jennifer put me on a homeopathic anti-inflammatory called Traumeel as well as a gel called Arniflora to put on my shoulder to take down the inflammation. Not only that, out came the needles more than once. Hey, what's a holiday with out an acupuncture needle stuck in the top of one's head like an antenna?  I have been religious with the anti-inflammatories and will be continuing with the acupuncture (both in going and in points to use) because I do feel a difference and it's good healing care. Jennifer also said to give the shoulder a year to heal properly and then solidified the point by divulging  some cases of what happened to people who didn't. Needless to say, I have an acupuncture appointment booked with Bill at Jade for Thursday.

Being unplugged gave me a chance to sort through and put into focus what I want and what needs to be done first to gain laser results. My focus for Kung Fu is to heal my shoulder and focus on the basics like breathing, proper stances and technique. My glass has 2 facets: one to get my product out there and the other is to develop the products that are floating around in my head. My fudge will continue with the addition of pecan fudge  and the testing of espresso fudge (haven't forgotten about you Sifu Rybak) and rum-raisin fudge. I want to put a caramel aspect in, just not sure how to yet. As I was typing, I had an idea, now to try. Salted caramels, want to try. I will be continuing on and focusing on my courses with the end result being my website offering my coaching, energy, and glass artist services.

I love watching other glass artists not only for enjoyment and appreciation of their talents and skills, but also to gain ideas, techniques, and inspiration. A video of a very talented glassblower by the name of Steve Sizelove came into my line of sight. Steve is famed for his goblets and made a video of him making a goblet. Steve does a very good video and it's entertaining as well. My studio is similar to Steve's and Steve's torches are a couple of sizes bigger than mine and his skills I drool over. However it's something to aim for. As for now Steve's video is a resource and inspiration and for those reading a glimpse into what my world of glassblowing is about. Enjoy Steve Sizelove showing what he does best.
Sherri Donohue
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