6 Words

February 23, 2008 · by Christine

H.M. offered this 6 Word Memoir Meme to his readers: try to write your whole life story in just six words.  I am doing a slight variation, in that trying to encompass the whole of my life so succinctly feels overwhelming.  But while at this conference I am attending, someone asked me what is the fundamental message I try to convey in my retreat work.  I offered a longer version of the words below, and realized this is my own primary practice:

making space for newness emerging within

I’d love to hear your own six word memoir which you can leave in the comments, on your own blog, or email me a note.  I love getting your messages, especially from readers who follow along here silently.  Take this as an opportunity and invitation to introduce yourself.

-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

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13 Responses to “6 Words”

  1. Bette Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 5:46 am

    Always dreaming, creating, searching this Mystery.

  2. Dawn Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 5:49 am

    Radiate what is truth for everyone: LOVE
    (I fudged, that is “7″ words)

  3. Suz Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 9:16 am

    Comfort with myself despite chronic pain.

  4. Sarah Whitworth Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Ego
    sum
    via
    veritas
    et
    vita!

    “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life!”

  5. Simon Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Never easy,Kept going for Love.

  6. Christine Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    These are so wonderful, thank you everyone!!!! I love them. :-)

  7. H.M. Says:
    February 23rd, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    It fits you, Christine. Thanks. :)

  8. Kievas Fargo Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Traveling the long and winding road.

  9. Christine Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks H.M.

    Very cool Kievas. :-)

  10. Kathy Flugel Colle Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    phoenix rising, fire gives birth again….

  11. Songbird Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 6:13 am

    For much of my life it was:
    proving I am not a mistake.

    So today I’m wondering how different it really is to say:
    believing I was not a mistake.

  12. Theresa Walker Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Exploring Love made manifest in art

  13. Christine Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 8:15 am

    Thank you for these jewels, it is such a delight to see these offerings strung together here like prayers of gratitude for new visions.