Thanksgiving 2011

Happy Thanksgiving. As many of you may know, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Spending the entire day preparing food and sharing it with friends and family is something I have always looked forward to. I am so thankful that I have such a wonderful supportive web of people in my life. Thank you. Working as a therapist this year has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. Finding balance and order within the chaos and trauma of the toxic material I absorb every day has been an art in itself. Yes, art. Art can be a way for people to organize their internal fragmentation or it can help them come to a safe space if just for a short while. As an artist who believes that art heals, I feel so privileged and thankful to be a witness to this process. Making art is such an incredibly intimate experience. I am thanking all of the individuals who have shared their art and process with me. You are strong and able.