“Afloat” Image. Ceres Gallery. New York. Solo Show.
Here I am again, indulging my fascination with tidal waves. And for those of you who have not been following me and my love of depicting natural disasters, here is a picture of a tidal wave about to wipe out a swimmer.
What I like most about this one is the apparent determination of the swimmer in spite of the tidal wave. She is not letting the fact that a tidal wave is coming deter her from her goal.
This reminds me of all those tasks we dread doing and therefore, we avoid them. If only we did not put them off, we would realize how fast the jobs can be accomplished. It is in procrastinating that we do these tasks more than once. Conceptually doing them over and over, rather than merely marching toward them, like the swimmer.
In our minds, we will be destroyed by the task. There is no outcome collage. No way of knowing what happens to the swimmer. So maybe it is best to procrastinate.
Hollis Hildebrand-Mills 
Sometimes I get stupidly stuck on procrastinating. It’s interesting to think of the reasons why.
In some cases it is a case that I was really not enjoying something and should have said Stop and get off the train now.
In others it was a fear of something.
This scene is a brilliant blend of the natural disaster/hugeness theme of your work, plus your boldness. As well as just looking damn good 🙂
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Wow! Thank you! I usually do not procrastinate. but when I do, it’s overestimating the time it will take. (We all have so little time!)
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Our garage is a tidal wave of untidiness. I don’t feel it’s just up to me to put it right so I’m standing firm like your swimmer till someone else in the family notices
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Good for you! 🙂
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I have found if you don’t aim too high with goals but do a little at a time, things get done much quicker. Love the waves and the water!
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That’s true. But I aim high. However you are right! The most successful people start with small steps and then move on. At least that is what my daughter learned at Harvard last summer! And who, I mean who is to question Harvard and YOU Marjie! 🙂
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My daughter went to Harvard last summer as you know. And the course included a “Successful People” part. The most successful people start small and build from that.Who can argue with Harvard and Marjie?l tend to aim high. I feel that this is where being great is. In the process. Thank you so much for following my blog even on vacation. It means a lot to me!
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I love this image, Hollis! Yesterday, I finally tackled the tidal wave of sheets that crowded by 3 linen closets. I actually have some empty shelves now!
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That is such a good feeling. Our garage needs purging. But with the tree and Christmas coming on, I am afraid it will have to wait….uh oh….I think I hear the roar of a tidal wave!
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