I learned to appreciate that the concept of beauty as well as utility varies from person to person. A person with chronic disorganization or an individual with hoarding tendencies frequently has a unique appreciation of attributes of objects that others may find of of no value. While some of us are more limited in our imagination for uses of a snippet of foil, to the chronically disorganized person the same piece of foil can serve multiple yet-to-be identified purposes in the future.
As my computer has its daily syncing conversation with my Blackberry, I use the time to absorb some inspiration for the day ahead. Currently I am reading For This I Am Grateful: 400 Inspiring Thoughts Form All of Us. One of my favorite expressions of gratitude is the following from Arlene Hess:
(For this I am grateful:) All of those gardeners who bury ugly bulbs in the fall, full of faith that their reward in the spring will be magnificent tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
I frequently observe artistically gifted clients who experience chronic disorganization create areas of beauty amongst other chaos. I am grateful for their gifts of expressing beauty in their chosen ways. Together we will work on removing the limitations on their creative potential. As we organize space and time, we work together to identify practices that will be sustainable for the individual and their work or home environment.
Ellen -
Oh how I agree with you! I have a family member that has ADD and one that was chronically disorganized. They both have struggled with disorganization their whole life, but if you could see the beauty that they bring into the world with their art... Wow.
As one that has planted those bulbs for years, thank you!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie LH Calahan aka @StephCalahan | January 27, 2010 at 08:45 AM
How fortunate for us that they create the awesome beauty! Thanks for your insight and comment, Steph.
Posted by: Ellen | January 27, 2010 at 01:33 PM