I spent some time out in the vegetable garden today and working a bit on the rock/moss garden out front.  I imagine it will look a bit like a combination of Spiral Jetty with a shape more like the golden section.  It's peaceful working out there and totally engrossing.  I don't think about anything else but moving rocks and digging.  It's a nice feeling.  This week I'm on vacation before starting at a new work location.  I think that I'll use the time to finish the current color tests, as I am getting a bit bored with the process of late.  Probably just have to crank it up to 8 tests a day minimum and finish up.  My mind has been wandering to texture ideas, as well as printmaking elements I want to explore.  It's nice to have work I want to focus on again instead of feeling guilty about not painting at all.  The zazen has been good.  Although I can't sit for long periods at a time yet, I'm enjoying it very much.  At stressful times during the day I often imagine/remember "sitting" and it calms me.  The process of balancing my life has been more important than the actual painting itself.  It has allowed for the painting to happen. 

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