vision

had myself some pdx culture today. started the day with nia class at the downtown studio. then met a friend for a movie and crepes. let the rain come down...i studied the writings of hildegard in college.
it's interesting to me on another level too, because i've noticed that many people who were extremely visionary or talented also struggled with much illness, like hildegard. was this to keep them grounded, humble like st. paul's "thorn in the flesh"? or was it a way for them to take notice because there's not much else to do if you are flat in bed? i can wonder, but i don't have the slightest clue why or what it would be like to live in their skin. many great writers and artists had their talent grow from struggle. for madeleine l'engle it was being a somewhat sickly only child. for artist frida kahlo it was a terrible accident. and i have several friends who i think would fall into this category today. i marvel at their ability to suffer physical sickness gracefully while contributing such beauty to the world.
i could tell you more, but i'll let you go see it; this film speaks for itself, or rather, for hildegard!