Soul Whispers - Feel Better

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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I've spent the past few days taking care of myself. 

(with a lot of help from Superman, Tucker & Java)

Sleeping when needed, 

watching lame television, 

drinking lots of water, 

staying in out of the cold, 

being snuggled by Tucker, 

being sick.

If I look back on the past few weeks,

I just haven't felt quite right.

I've been on the go 

traveling for the day job,

late nights while traveling,

busy days filled with stressful deadlines,

busy, busy, busy.

I know that I didn't feel well 

a couple of weeks ago 

but I was at a conference and I pushed through.

I did NOT listen to my body.

I ignored it and kept going.

I'm pretty good at pushing on.

Well, my body gave up last week

so much so that it required a visit to the doctor,

a chest x-ray,

and prescription medication.

Had a I listened a few weeks ago and paused

it may not have turned into walking pneumonia,

pleurisy and/or costochondritis. 

Sigh...

So, I've been listening for a week now.

I stayed home from work at the end of last week.

I've rested, I've slept,

I've simply been the most tired that I can remember.

I think I'm getting better.

The chest pain is little less, 

I can breathe deeper without pain,

now, this week I must remember to take it slow 

so that I continue to get better.

By the way, I'm participating in
  Vivienne McMaster's Be Your Own Beloved this month 

and I have to say thank you.
At the beginning of February, when I was pushing myself too hard,
the few moments each day that I turned the camera on myself made me pause and check in.

I truly believe that it is what made me stop and begin to take care of myself.

Thank you!

This has taught me to listen more.

To pause, when needed.

To remember that I am not Wonder Woman

as much as I want to be.

Are you listening to your body?

Remember to take care of yourself.

Feel Better

I'll be back to my more regular blog posts filled with photos and art as soon as I can.
Thanks for stopping by and staying in touch.

Soul Whispers - True Love

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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True Love has nothing to hide.

In honor of Valentine's Day this week I decided that love had to be in this week's post.

Luckily there are many options around NYC.

This one made me think...

I wonder if there are people who hide what they love?

Do you?

True love has nothing to hide.

I believe that if we each 

did what we love 

rather than, all too often, 

what someone else thinks 

we should be doing 

- the world would be a happier place.

Are you doing what you love?

By the way, I also believe

that just because you are good at something

doesn't mean it feeds your soul.

This week I want to encourage you to seek out your true love.

What makes your soul sing and your heart dance?

Can you do it at least for 15 minutes each day?

True love has nothing to hide.

Paint Party Friday - Creating a Little Love

My week has been filled, over the top filled, with travel, conferences, presentations, long days, very little sleep, and not enough art. (All because of the day job.) So last night, instead of watching tv in zombie mode, I decided to paint some love.

I cut out some hearts from watercolor paper, painted, and doodled.

I love the way they turned out.

I am linking up with Paint Party Friday today. Hop over and visit.

Soul Whispers - Soul

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjure emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul. I see them on billboards, in magazines, store windows, church plaques...everywhere.

I secretly call them soul whispers.

The messages are all around us

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The Universe speaks in unique ways.

As I walked on the street where I lived I passed this sign. 

SOUL scrawled on part of the scaffolding. 

It made me stop, pull out my phone, and smile for the next few blocks.

I like to think that my art is inspired by nature - created with soul. 

I believe that Soul is a necessary ingredient in doing what you love.

I believe that Soul is that little part of you, inside, 

that dances when you are happy.

Do you know what makes you, your Soul, dance?

I believe that it is your Soul that is behind the whispers that speak to you.

Do you listen to them? Soul rarely screams so you'll need to listen close.

I believe that your Soul knows the truth.

I believe in Soul mates.

I believe that your Soul is wise and often ignored.

I believe that if we all actually listened to our Soul 

the world would be a better place.

I know the following...

My Soul longs to create

from the moment I wake in the morning 

until I am physically too tired to sit up.

It is what makes me the most content.

What does your Soul long for?

Have you listened closely to the whispers of your Soul?