Practice, practice, practice… I am able to paint a sloth from imagination now. It’s the sweet little smile which amuses me, a pleasure to paint and have appear as hours pass, peacefully. Not long ago, I needed to look at photos to paint a sloth. This sweet fellow is proof if you practice you’ll get better at anything you choose. A happy, relaxed sloth who has chosen natural medicine - in moderation so he doesn't became 'slothish' and not accomplish anything but hanging around.
Don't be a sloth - we are here to create! With each new day comes new opportunity to practice your gift.
My son gifted me a new book, I am enjoying very much (he knew I would) Letters from a Stoic. Interesting, enlightening & inspiring. With each letter several lessons on life. I’m taking my time reading it so I can ponder each letter & idea. Some are simple others need more time to consider. It’s fascinating to read what life was like during ancient times. Topics of letters include: feasts, crowds, fasting, friendship (true & false), time, old age, death, philosophy & feeding people to the lions (for entertainment) to mention just a few. I'm grateful to not be living during a time period where such practices are thought of as... o.k. Many of the letters suggests how to live a rich life, regardless of ones ‘wealth’.
Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
There have been many times I haven’t felt blessed, quite the opposite. It is faith in God & remembering to forgive others that brings me though it & keeps me hopeful & focused. I remember to ask myself: Who is anyone to judge?
I’ve yet to meet another perfect human. Here it is - another day for me to practice what I enjoy & be joyful & feel blessed.
Time to practice painting some Christmas cards to encourage joy this upcoming holiday & remind several I feel blessed, because they are in my life.
Farewell.
Don't be a sloth - we are here to create! With each new day comes new opportunity to practice your gift.
My son gifted me a new book, I am enjoying very much (he knew I would) Letters from a Stoic. Interesting, enlightening & inspiring. With each letter several lessons on life. I’m taking my time reading it so I can ponder each letter & idea. Some are simple others need more time to consider. It’s fascinating to read what life was like during ancient times. Topics of letters include: feasts, crowds, fasting, friendship (true & false), time, old age, death, philosophy & feeding people to the lions (for entertainment) to mention just a few. I'm grateful to not be living during a time period where such practices are thought of as... o.k. Many of the letters suggests how to live a rich life, regardless of ones ‘wealth’.
Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
There have been many times I haven’t felt blessed, quite the opposite. It is faith in God & remembering to forgive others that brings me though it & keeps me hopeful & focused. I remember to ask myself: Who is anyone to judge?
I’ve yet to meet another perfect human. Here it is - another day for me to practice what I enjoy & be joyful & feel blessed.
Time to practice painting some Christmas cards to encourage joy this upcoming holiday & remind several I feel blessed, because they are in my life.
Farewell.
