Sisters helping sisters -- change is a given

The Blue Sweater (detail)

acrylic on canvas

24 x 36 inches

Barbara Muir © 2005

No time to paint today, doing the other work artists need to do --

organizing, writing letters, getting it done.  But on this International

Women's Day weekend, I have been thinking a lot about my

sisters all over the world -- the women I care about, who support

me and encourage me, and about all women.  Then I thought about

my real sister, the one who grew up under the same roof as I did, who

understands so much about me even if I don't say a thing.

I posted this portrait I did of her 14 years ago, because I am thinking

of her.  She has taught me so much, and probably is the main reason

for whatever mental health I can claim.  She is a psychologist, and

 when I was going through hard changes after having my first child, 

I got therapy from her psychologist partner. That therapy transformed

my life, and made me aware of how important it is to pay attention

to our brains, and our way of living.

My sister has been a loving force in my life, and I hope that I am one in

her life too.  She lives a long way away in California, and our sisterhood

is powerful.

Have an enjoying your sisterhood day.