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Melanie Leavey's avatar

I love that you took this break, Jess....it feels so counter-cultural and I'm all about challenging the hustle-culture mentality right now. I'm still marinating...giving myself completely analogue days which have been glorious...pushing a bit of paint, writing a few words....letting summer do it's thing. And yes, to living in the wilderness some day :)...it's unlikely that I will, so maybe that's why I'm trying to cultivate a wilderness in my own space ;)xo

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Jess Engle's avatar

I think I'm essentially trying to cultivate a wilderness in my own being. Hah! Maybe that will be my next artist statement. ;) Yes, my recent question to self is "hustling to do what, exactly?" So many things I could say there... xj

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Melanie Leavey's avatar

oh goodness, YES!!! Where do we think we're off to in such a rush? xo

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Marjorie Vestal's avatar

Dear Jess; This video is so sweet and gentle. I loved it. You always inspire me - maybe I'll take a pottery class! This summer I am returning to teaching a little yoga and throwing some small parties at my home. Wish you could come too. Love you, Mj

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Jess Engle's avatar

Oh that sounds like so much fun! I want to hear more about what kind of yoga you teach, I'm in a yoga season currently, body movements feel so balancing and harmonizing with the art. And I remember doing a day of pottery painting with you and cousins long ago in Asheville. <3

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Deb Taylor's avatar

Im happy you took and break and even more happy that you are back sharing your beautiful creations! giant hugs from me in NJ!

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Jess Engle's avatar

Thank you as always Deb! Your warm comments always bring a smile. Hugs back atcha from ATX <3

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