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Waxing My Third Eye
August 1, 2015
Plant seeds
October 4, 2015

I am Brave

A few months ago, four to be exact, I had to muster up some serious courage to do something that terrified me. For those who know me well, I don’t make decisions very easily. I labor over the tiniest thing, so much so that I am no longer allowed to choose restaurants when my family gathers. That being aside, this was a bit more serious. So I made myself a little book to help me handle the situation. The power of art never ceases to empower me. Brave 8

This is a double-flag flag book. A book that can be experienced through traditional paging, but has a lovely surprise opening for those not familiar with the structure. One of my favorite moments during this otherwise challenging time was watching the joy in my mother’s eyes when the book just “opened” into its flags of glory.

Whenever I need courage, and I do right now, I look at this book. You can see it right here.




Watch it a few times, let the words sink in. You are brave, you can let go, just trust. We all can do it.

 

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7 Comments

  1. Valerie says:
    September 29, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring.

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  2. tara says:
    September 30, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    This one! Yes – this one you should edition. 🙂

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    • Melanie says:
      October 1, 2015 at 11:26 am

      !!!

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  3. Suzi Banks Baum says:
    September 30, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Dearest, I send you all my love. This book is a manifestation of the clear pure blessing that you are in the world. I wish I lived nearer to I could handle it, look at you, sip tea and wonder together. Blessings on your decisions and all the time you take to make them. Like your book, it is in perfect order. xoS

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  4. Melanie says:
    October 1, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Thanks Suzi…you always have the perfect responses…thank you for this.

    Reply
  5. Holly Wren says:
    November 11, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I really adore this project. It makes me want to make one, too. Powerful and magical. Thanks for showing us.

    Reply
  6. waxing my third eye, Venice edition | Melanie Mowinski says:
    January 20, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    […] vision of the exhibit is that you start with I am Brave, which I began making to help prepare me for the mastectomy. Then you move through the red yarn and […]

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