Any day... oval canvas, acrylic.
Some days.. are harder than other, for everyone. This painting is a reminder that no matter what's happening, we can always find joy and remember - anything or event is better shared, good and bad. & too often we only perceive sharing' with other humans, you can share with anyone - a person, animals or sharing your moments online, social media.. everything is better & sometimes feel 'easier' if shared. Share with Jesus if you want! - Always willing to listen. So - make it a habit to not only share online but share everywhere, share some crumbs or seeds with a bird. I feel like this with my dogs.. I share everything with my dogs, every meal, no matter how tasty to me - everyone gets a bite. Share your adventure & experiences, it's what connects us , sharing our stories.
It snowed yesterday & is as always beautiful, more beautiful with me knowing we will be hitting double digits today & it's melting. HOPE.. lite at the end of the snow tunnel. The past few days have been not so great, mostly I am sore, I fell - out in public & I could not get up. I could not get up because my wrists are fused from arthritis & don't bend.. when I fall I instinctively put my hands up for fear of breaking, so I land a little harder. As anyone knows, you feel it - usually the next day (days after) and my entire side is still sore. Anyhow, I was laying on the floor and I cried out "Help" and at that moment, I felt helpless. The young woman who worked at the business, came and helped me up (no easy task) but I'd have to say more damage had been done, than anticipated... it made me not want to go out anymore. I thought of that commercial "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up.." and it made me sad. Also mad. Mad, that I felt ashamed, my first thought was not - 'am I o.k.?' but - "hurry and get me up off the floor before anyone sees me.' That's messed up, feeling ashamed because I fell - due to a very heavy door and lip the made it easy to trip'... still - I beat myself up over it, as if a broken toe, sore hip and side were not enough.
Why? Society shames us, older women in particular. It's been knows for decades especially in Hollywood where older women more or less disappeared - only now do we occasionally see older women on screen, usually in not very flattering parts'. Older women are expected to fade away, quietly. Luckily, we don't... not quietly, anyway.
I'm pretty sure when that commercial first came out - "I've fallen and I can't get up" I laughed along with others... hahahaha.. who's laughing now. TIME is an incredible teacher. How I thought & behaved at 20 is NOTHING like now, how I thought yesterday about things can change today. Lesson learned. I won't be going out for a while, snow turned to ice and my hurt toe & ego will keep me home for a bit albeit- I am not ashamed.. more pissed off - at the door, way to heavy (never mind anyone for who has arthritis). I won't go there again, not unless they change the door.. even so - maybe I'm meant to shop online.
Anyway, today I woke and decided to show myself LOVE & compassion and allow my feelings to surface..
Old age is a luxury not afforded by many. I wished my brother a Happy Birthday (one year younger than I), I'm sure both he and I have doubted we'd ever make it this far- yet here we are! Bring it on. We are two of the most determined, faithful, hard working people I know. I was also called 'Handicapped' not too long ago (meant in the derogatory sense) & that hurt too. I got to thinking... yes, at this point I guess with my arthritis (hands crippled) I am disabled to some degree but it should never prevent me or anyone from venturing OUT! We pay enough for everything that we should always feel 'safe to shop'. Stuff happens... I can tell you I remembered immediately, once the girl got me back up - my first thought was - Thank you Lord for not breaking my hip. Oh - BTW- I also had Athena and when I went flying - she went flying - OMG, I was more concerned for her... visibly shaking - she's a tuff little trooper & was fine. Thank God!
I am grateful, I am at a point in my life where I think of and communicate with God, all day, every day, not just when I stumble. I came home and snuggled for 2 days in bed, we're feeling mentally better - this Mental Health Monday!
The next time you think of giggling at someone else's misfortune - never forget... Time has an incredible way of teaching lesson - decades later. & Old age (not that I think of 61 as old... lol) is a luxury not afforded by many... celebrate each day.
Create something beautiful for your Creator!
Some days.. are harder than other, for everyone. This painting is a reminder that no matter what's happening, we can always find joy and remember - anything or event is better shared, good and bad. & too often we only perceive sharing' with other humans, you can share with anyone - a person, animals or sharing your moments online, social media.. everything is better & sometimes feel 'easier' if shared. Share with Jesus if you want! - Always willing to listen. So - make it a habit to not only share online but share everywhere, share some crumbs or seeds with a bird. I feel like this with my dogs.. I share everything with my dogs, every meal, no matter how tasty to me - everyone gets a bite. Share your adventure & experiences, it's what connects us , sharing our stories.
It snowed yesterday & is as always beautiful, more beautiful with me knowing we will be hitting double digits today & it's melting. HOPE.. lite at the end of the snow tunnel. The past few days have been not so great, mostly I am sore, I fell - out in public & I could not get up. I could not get up because my wrists are fused from arthritis & don't bend.. when I fall I instinctively put my hands up for fear of breaking, so I land a little harder. As anyone knows, you feel it - usually the next day (days after) and my entire side is still sore. Anyhow, I was laying on the floor and I cried out "Help" and at that moment, I felt helpless. The young woman who worked at the business, came and helped me up (no easy task) but I'd have to say more damage had been done, than anticipated... it made me not want to go out anymore. I thought of that commercial "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up.." and it made me sad. Also mad. Mad, that I felt ashamed, my first thought was not - 'am I o.k.?' but - "hurry and get me up off the floor before anyone sees me.' That's messed up, feeling ashamed because I fell - due to a very heavy door and lip the made it easy to trip'... still - I beat myself up over it, as if a broken toe, sore hip and side were not enough.
Why? Society shames us, older women in particular. It's been knows for decades especially in Hollywood where older women more or less disappeared - only now do we occasionally see older women on screen, usually in not very flattering parts'. Older women are expected to fade away, quietly. Luckily, we don't... not quietly, anyway.
I'm pretty sure when that commercial first came out - "I've fallen and I can't get up" I laughed along with others... hahahaha.. who's laughing now. TIME is an incredible teacher. How I thought & behaved at 20 is NOTHING like now, how I thought yesterday about things can change today. Lesson learned. I won't be going out for a while, snow turned to ice and my hurt toe & ego will keep me home for a bit albeit- I am not ashamed.. more pissed off - at the door, way to heavy (never mind anyone for who has arthritis). I won't go there again, not unless they change the door.. even so - maybe I'm meant to shop online.
Anyway, today I woke and decided to show myself LOVE & compassion and allow my feelings to surface..
Old age is a luxury not afforded by many. I wished my brother a Happy Birthday (one year younger than I), I'm sure both he and I have doubted we'd ever make it this far- yet here we are! Bring it on. We are two of the most determined, faithful, hard working people I know. I was also called 'Handicapped' not too long ago (meant in the derogatory sense) & that hurt too. I got to thinking... yes, at this point I guess with my arthritis (hands crippled) I am disabled to some degree but it should never prevent me or anyone from venturing OUT! We pay enough for everything that we should always feel 'safe to shop'. Stuff happens... I can tell you I remembered immediately, once the girl got me back up - my first thought was - Thank you Lord for not breaking my hip. Oh - BTW- I also had Athena and when I went flying - she went flying - OMG, I was more concerned for her... visibly shaking - she's a tuff little trooper & was fine. Thank God!
I am grateful, I am at a point in my life where I think of and communicate with God, all day, every day, not just when I stumble. I came home and snuggled for 2 days in bed, we're feeling mentally better - this Mental Health Monday!
The next time you think of giggling at someone else's misfortune - never forget... Time has an incredible way of teaching lesson - decades later. & Old age (not that I think of 61 as old... lol) is a luxury not afforded by many... celebrate each day.
Create something beautiful for your Creator!
