I began a new project that I am calling for now, 'Points of Past and Present'. It is a map, or rather many maps made in to one larger map. I am revisiting the points in place (here at Baer) that were meaningful to me in 2011. Each day I set out to a site or area from the past, and I mark both the places then, and now, that call my attention. I observe the memories, the feelings, and present thoughts, as well as the actual environment. As I move between these points, I measure the space traveled in time, and physical distance, by using Icelandic wool yarn and my iphone. I am documenting the experiences with photography, audio recording, writing and video. I also am collecting treasures on the way.
Since this project is like all my work, with no clear ending known until I arrive...I do not yet know what the maps form will be. I am trusting the same process that led me to begin following my dream--which is simply heartlistening. A word I was given here in Iceland in 2011. The word describes the process of listening with your heart.
Today I was reminded that the heart is the only true guide to follow. We each set our own course, and create our own map, perhaps as a way to find our way back in the future?
