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Melanie Leavey's avatar

This was so lovely....exactly what my frazzled nerves needed this afternoon. Thank you for showing us your process....talking about it....modelling a beautiful balance of activities. *sigh*. So soothing and inspirational at the same time. xo ps. I'm delighted that your hibiscus (rose of sharon) is blooming....mine are only just leafing out now and won't flower until August. And my tomato plants are still tiny seedlings. How awesome is that?! xo

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Jess Engle's avatar

This was such a lovely compliment to receive, thank you Melanie. <3 And ooo you know the Rose of Sharon! She was the only blooming thing (literally) on my entire property when I moved in. :D I have her babies transplanted all over the garden now. Exciting times ahead for you! In July and August everything (even tomatoes) have been dying here because it's gotten too hot. So, enjoying everything now while I can. xj

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Indigene Theresa's avatar

Always enjoyable! ❤️ what was the name and author of the book in your video?

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Jess Engle's avatar

Thank you Indigene! So grateful for your presence. The book is Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki <3

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Deb Taylor's avatar

Hope you heal soon Jess...love reading your substance and of course watching your videos! thanks for sharing- feel better!

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Jess Engle's avatar

Thank you so much Deb! You are wonderful, I am so glad you are here. I am feeling a lot better now and the sun is shining in the studio again. <3

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Marjorie Vestal's avatar

Zen Mind, Beginners Mind. The windows into The Artist's Life are also a window into Zen practice. Thank you for sharing your ways so intimately.

Sorry to hear you were sick for two weeks - that's a long time. I just returned from a Meditation Retreat in Ireland and came down with Covid. I am treasuring a long quiet recuperative weekend, a chance to get caught up with your Pearls and own pearls. (Did you know marjorie means pearl?) Love you.

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