“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
I’m so sorry for your mom’s passing.
Art therapy is so great. It really helps because we enter flow state and get to escape bad feelings for a while. Creating is just magical.
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Thanks Scarlett. It truly is therapy.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Stunning! Perfect choice of color, beautiful contrast.
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Thanks Jennifer
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Like your statement “Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit – a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential.” Thanks for sharing
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I’m sorry for your loss. 🌸
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Thank you!
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I can relate to your story because I got into painting after I lost my father, and have been painting ever since. I’m now a strong advocate for art therapy and believe others should try it.
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Art is incredible therapy. I think it speaks to our basic core – that which has no words. Thanks for dropping by, and nice to meet you
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Gorgeous…the subconscious speaks.
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Yes! thanks
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I love the strong, vibrant colors. As you suggested, your subconscious likely associated these attributes with your mother.
I am sorry for your loss.
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Thanks Tanja
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That’s a beautiful way to honor your mother. Reminds me of how much my mother loved plants.
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I love all that lush color! How lucky you are to have art as an outlet for both creativity and processing life. The second painting is particularly intriguing…
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Thanks Susan. There is a definite feminine quality about the second piece, lol.
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I like your interpretation of your motivation, VJ. “A testament to her nature”. Beautiful — just as your paintings are. 🥰
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Thanks Victoria
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These flowers turned out beautifully. I can see how creating it was therapeutic.
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Thanks Liz. It really was
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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Beautiful and interesting 💖
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Thanks Paula
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Beautiful. And how interesting to have her spirit brightening your art.
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It was interesting – but mom loved bright colours – I guess that is what motivated me.
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They are bright and lovely.
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome
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Interesting colors.. pink – Unconditional Love, green- Healing, Heart Chakra, yellow-self empowerment…😍
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Thank you – the heart was certainly paining me at the time.
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Take Care, dear one.💖
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