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Oooo! First post of the New Year! Happy New Year!
I am getting ready to start the year afresh, and I hope, get back to work. Actually put paint to canvas again. In more ways that one. To do it literallty and get some new paintings done. And to do it figuratively, by putting some work in on myself.
I have felt a bit stalled for two and a half years since I lost my parents. Last year, because of differences, I feel like I lost my sister too. I have gone forward in fits and starts, but at least, I've taken those baby steps. I have come to the conclusion, yet again, that if I wait for calm in my life to get going, I never will. Life isn't about calm. It is chaos. It is how we negotiate the chaos that is important, not trying to make it go away. It won't. It is the nature of the universe.
So for the New Year, I've decided to be more accepting of the universe. It too, is doing the best it can. Just going forward, as it must. I'll use it as an example.
Again, Happy New Year all!
M
I am getting ready to start the year afresh, and I hope, get back to work. Actually put paint to canvas again. In more ways that one. To do it literallty and get some new paintings done. And to do it figuratively, by putting some work in on myself.
I have felt a bit stalled for two and a half years since I lost my parents. Last year, because of differences, I feel like I lost my sister too. I have gone forward in fits and starts, but at least, I've taken those baby steps. I have come to the conclusion, yet again, that if I wait for calm in my life to get going, I never will. Life isn't about calm. It is chaos. It is how we negotiate the chaos that is important, not trying to make it go away. It won't. It is the nature of the universe.
So for the New Year, I've decided to be more accepting of the universe. It too, is doing the best it can. Just going forward, as it must. I'll use it as an example.
Again, Happy New Year all!
M
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL :)
I have all the Faith in the World that you Can Make Beautiful Art ... And I am Excited for you to Get back to doing what you have loved & what your talent is... I too have made a few New Years Changes I Hope to be able to jump on board ASAP...
Were I Tend to Procrastinate the most is in my Cleaning out of things that just Sit around in my Home & I am Contantly moving from one spot to another , yet Never Knowning Why I have Most of them, and Keeping Others things due to Guilt, (Someone bought for me and i have no use for it) ... So I have found a Nice Charitable local Lady that Takes ALL Unwanted items regardless of what it is and Distributes it to people that are in need, like if they lost their home due to fire, and flood, or what ever, she then takes the workable items to them ;) I have already taking her 7 trash bags of Clothes, books, pots & pans, and she is excited about getting more, so I'm Excited about Doing something to help others and Help myself...
I have to say it Felt Wonderful Knowing that they are going to those that can put them to use, and plus what she can't give to those in need, she sells for a couple dollars on line and then Puts that Money back to help other familys get food & what not.... So Wonderful things ;)
I also Hope to Find a Photography Class that I Can Polish up on My Photo Shots, I Love Nature Shots, Not really Into Personal Photo, but I Believe the More I Learn about it the better I will be at the one thing I Truly Love... Nature & Photography...
So Happy You are Taking this Step, and I hope that one day you will feel safe enough to share one of your Pics with us here :) I Know I Would Love to See your God Given Talent, and I'm Sure that your Parents would be proud that you picked it back up and Ran with it... Hoping you continue to Chase those Dreams, because they are Worth it, & So Are You ;0-) ...
Thanks for Being Here :) Much Love & Hugs Coming your way...
Friends In Recovery....
Jozie ;)
Back again :) I Think My HP is on a Go today and in saying that after I Replyed to your post, I went about my Mornin/afternoon, the Mailman shows with a little booklet, and in it is this little Poem :) I hope you Enjoy :P
Winter's Master Painter:
There once was a Master Painter
Whose artwork could never be sold;
He Dazzled the world with His Wonders,
His Beauty each day we Behold.
In Winter He Painted the Hills in White,
The Trees He cotton-crowned;
He Colored the Sky a Brilliant Blue,
His Scenes were quite Renowned.
There once was a Master Painter
Who Lived in the days of Yore,
He Painted witertime's Glory
That Came from His Heavenly Store.
Written By: Nora M. Bozeman
Don't know Why it Showed Up today but Felt the Need to Share it :) Hope you have a Beautifully Inspirational Start :)
Oneness :-)