Thoughts
Thoughts and feelings on the challenges and gifts of life.
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Right Now Monday, Love Will (The Power of Love)
Right Now, this Monday . . . I feel the Power of Love. The Power of Love is an incredible thing. I recently was thinking about all the ways people have loved us through our challenges the last couple years. I was pondering and asking how I’ve loved others. Then I began to think about the ‘Power of Love‘. Yes, those of you in my generation probably hear Huey Lewis singing the words . . . the Power of Love. As seen on YouTube here. But seriously, I was thinking about how someone knowing they are truly loved, it can change a life. An action, (not just words), can move someone…
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Right Now Monday – Be True to You
Right Now, Today, This Monday . . . Right Now . . . today, I am focusing on the importance of caring for myself and being true to me. So often, we think that caring for ourselves is selfish. Well, it’s not. We need to care for ourselves so that we in turn can be better friends, parents, employees, spouses . . . whatever role we fill. We aren’t of any help to others around us if we aren’t healthy. I’m speaking to myself here but possibly it will be something that speaks to your heart. Right Now, taking care of and being true to myself involves; Set safe and healthy boundaries.…
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Right Now Monday; Servant Leadership and an Art Adventure
“The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves.” ~ J. Carla Nortcutt Right here . . . Right Now . . . this Monday (better late than never) . . . I feel grateful. Grateful for the opportunity to have attended a wonderful course, to be placed in an awesome group and to learn more about serving others, leadership and loving on people. More about Right Now Monday can be found here. Recently, I completed Series II of a Servant Leadership Course put on by the…
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A Day of Beauty and Friendship * Vintage Marketplace Tour
Hello dear ones, I believe you’ve seen me share here about a very talented and sweet friend Rita Reade. Rita and Christy Repasy began the Vintage Marketplace several years ago and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing it grow. It used to be a part of a Barn Sale hop at Christy’s house and then it moved to Rainbow. These grounds turn into a bit of vintage heaven. Rita, Christy (who organize the event) and the vendors share their unique goods, gifts, talents, time and sweet personalities. They are a beautiful group. Rita is a dear and talented lady! She is sweet, thoughtful and vibrant and I’m grateful to know…
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Throwback Thursday – Grow Journal Tour
This is a video ‘Art Journal Tour’ from a couple years ago. It was an art journal (still in progress) that expressed ways I need to or have grown in. We are always growing aren’t we whether we like it or not. Life is a journey full of ups and downs, providing us with lots if opportunities to grow. Our choice, to choose a path of positive growth or otherwise. A Little Art Journal Tour. This is an art journal in progress in the ways that I’ve grown or need to grow . . . [kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTg4MKyXfD4″ ] Warmest Creative Wishes,
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Right Now Monday: Be Kind to Unkind People, They Need It The Most
Wow . . . I read this statement earlier in the week and didn’t know it would ring so true. It was posted (and then reposted) by a radio station. It especially made sense when I had an experience (and opportunity) to be kind to an unkind person. If you don’t mind reading for a moment . . . one of you may need to hear what came to mind as I experienced a very angry and unkind individual. But this presented an opportunity. I was headed to meet my daughter and mom. I entered a very busy shopping center and found an individual that was getting ready to leave. I…
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Throwback Thursday – A Wee Little Artist Named Priscilla
Wondering about Throwback Thursdays? Check out more here. We have one sweet girl of our own. We see such beautiful gifts in this incredible girl. She’s compassionate, has an amazing love for horses and animals, can sing and is a talented creative writer among many other things. I have three nieces and each of them have incredible unique gifts as well. My oldest niece is gifted with outward beauty, incredible sports ability and a sense of beautiful style all her own. My second niece is outgoing, can sing, act, is an entrepreneur, is witty and funny! My youngest niece Priscilla is so creative and sweet! She has such a big heart and…
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On the Road Again & A New Look for the AF Blog
Greetings all. First off I want to say thank you for being here. These past three years or so have been the most challenging of my life. Not necessarily the cancer fight (although it wasn’t a cake walk and I’m not considered ‘cancer free’ for another four years) but we’ve had some other trials that have been incredibly tough. But nonetheless, I am grateful that I know hope and have truth and promises to stand firmly on. About a month ago, my blog went blank. Come to find out our hosting company changed their format to WordPress which I was happy about however my subscriber list and all my former…
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Find Me on Bloglovin
Wow . . . Bloglovin. Have you heard about it? Visited? It’s addicting . . . just a warning. Find me on Bloglovin here! See you there. Warmest creative wishes
