"Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Challenge
Why I am nervous. Tammie has given me a challenge.
well it sold last year, some one approached me for it. now they want another similar one and guess what i have been working on today! that just is amazing, both of us creating art inspired by one another at the same time!
also... i was either going to work on the oak tree piece or visit that tree today to enjoy and get another look at the lichen that lives on it. I chose the art.
Whooooaaaa!!! The part I am working on right now is a small part of the illustration. Hahah! I just finished drawing your pants. Cool! I kept the cards you gave me. I am not sending those away. Hehehe. Thank you.
Ah it is Sunday and I cannot shake off the thought of what I need to do at work tomorrow and the rest of this week so I might as well stop drawing and get ready for work. Have a great week, Tammie!
it is hard to imagine you putting down your pens... yes take care of yourself, sleep well and work well. it was fun watching images appear today, thank you. enjoy your week. xo
Ces, i have my camera and sketchbook packed i am heading to the very forest you are sketching today i want to explore the lichen that grows on the curvy tree and take in the quiet of those woods there will be other places to visit too..... i will think of you
I wil be updating this post with my images of my work in progress... starting with details :)
ReplyDeleteoh my, I am smiling! Big smile!
ReplyDeletefunny thing is, remember when i drew that piece; Ces of the oakclan?
http://beautyflows.blogspot.com/2011/03/ces-of-oak-clan.html
well it sold last year, some one approached me for it. now they want another similar one and guess what i have been working on today! that just is amazing, both of us creating art inspired by one another at the same time!
also... i was either going to work on the oak tree piece or visit that tree today to enjoy and get another look at the lichen that lives on it. I chose the art.
i love this synchronistic magic!
Whooooaaaa!!! The part I am working on right now is a small part of the illustration. Hahah! I just finished drawing your pants. Cool! I kept the cards you gave me. I am not sending those away. Hehehe. Thank you.
Deletewhoooaaaa is right and so much fun! i love those pants!
ReplyDeleteanother glimpse
ReplyDeletei am so loving this!
Ah it is Sunday and I cannot shake off the thought of what I need to do at work tomorrow and the rest of this week so I might as well stop drawing and get ready for work. Have a great week, Tammie!
Deleteit is hard to imagine you putting down your pens... yes take care of yourself, sleep well and work well. it was fun watching images appear today, thank you. enjoy your week. xo
ReplyDeleteFantastic work. Really!
ReplyDeleteCes,
ReplyDeletei have my camera and sketchbook packed
i am heading to the very forest you are sketching today
i want to explore the lichen that grows on the curvy tree and take in the quiet of those woods
there will be other places to visit too..... i will think of you