ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2015
Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 5:42 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day. This holiday celebrates art and the effect it can have on your heart. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons. The key to getting the most out of this day is being selective about your art, and choosing something that will inspire your heart rather than expire it. On this day, you can give your heart a special treat
Celebrating Art is good for your heart!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life
Pablo Picasso
Did you know that scientists are finding that the arts can benefit both your mental and physical health.
For example, art therapy can help ease pain and stress and improve the quality of our lives. Art therapy can help improve coping behaviors, depression and fatigue.
Just looking at art can have a positive effect on us. We see art every where we go. In our homes schools and offices. I’m sure we all have our favorite pieces of art somewhere in our homes. I love pictures of the beach, nothing inspires me more, especially in the wintertime.
I think we may see some sunshine today. That is God’s artwork for sure ! Tomorrow we’ll have more snow coming our way. There is a Winter Storm Watch for our area from late tonight through Monday morning. Take good care every one. I hope you all are keeping warm and staying healthy. The pictures today are of some lovely antique postcards I found and framed last year for Valentines Day and Easter. They are an inspiring form of art to me.
Hope you have a super Saturday !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. Sometimes it seems as if I’m repeating a lot of things that I’m thankful for, but no moment is really ever the same and every day is a new beginning. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
2450. for art of all kinds that inspires
2451. for a sunny day, it’s really appreciated when it’s cold out
2452. for the talented artists in my family
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Adams
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
I like wehat you did with the post cards framed like that, Ma. Very pretty! I always do enjoy looking at art museums. Such talented artists displayed there :)
betty
I like this rationale ... I do!!!
Heck, I've no knowledge of what makes certain paintings, etc. 'masterpieces' ... only that that puts a smile in my heart.
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