Soul Whispers...Live, Work, Create

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 conjures 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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If you live in Brooklyn, NY 

then you have probably walked past

 this sign that is painted on the side of a building.

It always makes me smile.

LIVE, WORK, CREATE.

What a great mantra.

For me, at this moment,

I interpret it like this...

Live (embrace all that life gives you),

Work (currently at a day job that isn't creative),

Create (make art to feel balanced, to learn, and 

to share my story).

LIVE, WORK, CREATE.

Soul Whispers... Life's 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 conjures 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 saw this message more than once this past week.

It is part of a new advertisement for a major bank branch.

And, the best part...

I never noticed the words at the bottom

until I really looked at my photograph.

Universe, you work in amazing ways.

I love this message,

Life's better when we're connected.

It caught my attention in light 

of everything happening in Boston,

and the increased police and

 armed guard presence

 that has returned to NYC this past week.

It made me think about all the people

that are important to me.

I smiled each time I saw the message.

Days later, I took this picture 

and then saw the smaller words;

to potential

to possibilities

(I'm not sure if there are more words

this is where I unconsciously cut it off).

This made me think more.

We all have potential

and, honestly, I believe that 

possibilities are endless.

So, I want to encourage you 

to become connected

to what your heart and soul

see and feel as your potential

and then see what possibilities you have.

Life's better when we're connected

to potential

to possibilities...

Sunday Snippets - One Day Captured

I've been playing along with Catherine Just and her In Plain Sight e-course all month.

I am having a wonderful time connecting with myself and my photography again.

One day in my world captured:

Thanks for visiting,

for commenting,

and staying connected.

I hope you plan on participating in my May Flower Challenge.

Click here to learn more.

WOYWW inspired by 21 Secrets

I'm linking up with Julia over at Stamping Ground today.

WOYWW (What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday)

This is what my desk most recently looked like
(before I put the piece of art that is in the foreground away
so that the cats don't chew on it).
The rest of the stuff always stays there.

I signed up for 21 Secrets
at Dirty Footprints Studio
to learn more about art journaling.
The above is inspired by Tammy Garcia's, of Daisy Yellow, workshop.
I love to learn about products that I've never used.

I am having so much fun!

Hop over to Stamping Ground to be inspired
by a few other artists that are playing along.

Also, don't forget that my May Flower Challenge starts May 1st.
I'll be blogging about flowers every day during May.
I hope you'll join me at least for a day.

Soul Whispers - Choices

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 conjures 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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Choices

As a child we are taught the difference between right and wrong.

But, I believe that right and wrong aren't the ONLY choices.

 I believe that making choices is sometimes 

simply choosing which adventure to go on.

One is not right and the other wrong

- the choice you make is what speaks 

to your heart at that very moment in time.

Also, I believe that making choices ALWAYS means that you 

hold the power to make choices all along the journey.

Never feel stuck because of a choice you made.

You hold the power to change where you are.

You hold the power to choose.

Just because you chose to turn left 

doesn't mean that you can't turn around

and go right.

So, today, I want to encourage you to make a choice

based on what speaks to your heart.

Remember, that you can simply

make another choice 

(based on what speaks to your heart) 

along the journey

to change the path.

There are no right or wrong choices.

You aren't being graded.

No judgement.

Most importantly, this isn't about

what "others" think

or would choose

or think you should do

or shouldn't do.

This is about what speaks to your heart.

Only you hold the power to hear this voice.

Only you.

Listen and feel,

pause for what

 tugs at your heart

and choose.

It will be okay.

Remember, it is a journey,

and adventure.

At any time you have the power

to make another choice.

Are you ready to begin?

Choose.

WOYWW - Flowers

I'm playing along with Julia at Stamping Ground this week 

and What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday.

I've been playing with old make-up brushes.

Using them to stamp and paint.

I had someone a few weeks ago ask me
to post something that I've finished,
since you always seem to see my art in progress so here it is.
All inspired by the flower doodle in the center of the photo.

Flowers. I have flowers on the brain this time of year. 

Spring add color to my landscape and I look forward to seeing them bloom.

Speaking of flowers. 

During the entire month of May I will be blogging about flowers.

Flowers I create, that I see in NYC in the gardens, in architecture, etc.

Each day I will post a link on my post 

so that if you want to play along

 and blog about flowers we can all play together. 

Visit here to learn more.

And, don't forget to visit Julia's blog so see a few more desks this week.

Soul Whispers - It's time to take the next step

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 conjures 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 been seeing this ad a lot for the past couple of weeks 

and, I'll be honest, I've been ignoring it.

It's time to take the next step.

What if the next step doesn't have a clear path?

What if there aren't any answers?

What if I'm afraid?

What if the not knowing is holding me back?

What if...what if...what if...

At some point you just have to leap.

I'll be honest, I'm not quite there yet...

But, I'm getting closer.

So, Universe, stop yelling at me.

Gentle reminders will work just as well.

I'm seeing them, trust me, 

I just need my brave girl cape, 

a few more bracelets, and maybe a new pair boots first.

Has the universe been sending you messages?

By the way, May is almost here and I will again be hosting my May Flower Challenge. 

Will you play along?

Every day during May simply blog about flowers. 

Flowers you've made, you've seen, that have inspired you, 

any blog post that is about flowers and link to my daily post in May.

I have a general link on the May Flower Challenge page on my blog

where you can sign up and link your blog to mine.

A Little Found Love

Something happens when I choose to be present.

When I focus.

When I ignore the hustle of NYC.

I see love. 

I'm more grateful for where I am,

who I am with,

and what I have.

What happens when you choose to be present?

WOYWW - my desk today (well last night)

I'm linking up with Julia at Stamping Ground for 

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday - WOYWW.

I started to play along with

Catherine Just this week in her photography e-course In Plain Sight. 

I am having a great time - you should check it out. 

My desk is pretty clean - which is amazing since it serves many purposes. 

The journal I am currently using, 

my glasses so I can see things up close, 

to the right are some to be flowers

 (yes, those light blue things) cut from an egg carton, 

supplies,

paint brushes 

(love the plastic bathroom container I found to keep them in),

 and at the top inspiration from friends.

The Believe art is from Jill's Dream 

and the Wonder Always is from Deborah Velásquez.

Do you see the paper peeking out from under the journal?

It is used as a scratch piece of paper that I scribble on, 

dab paint, it is messy but I want to use it for something. 

I'm just not sure what. 

I'd love to hear your ideas.

Hop over to WOYWW and visit a few desks for inspiration.

Soul Whispers - Keep Tomorrow Wide Open

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 conjures 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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Are you a planner?

I'd like to think I'm not but I would be lying. 

I prefer to know what is about to come but I am learning

to not expect and just experience.

Don't expect - just experience.

(This may become my new mantra.)

Being present in the now 

instead of being one step ahead of myself isn't easy,

but I'm working on it.

Messages from the Universe are found in many places.

This one, in a magazine.

KEEP TOMORROW WIDE OPEN.

I'm ready for whatever comes next.

My arms are open to embrace the next steps on my journey.

I am trying not to plan the next "what" 

but instead be willing and ready

to just experience it.

Are you keeping tomorrow wide open?

If so, feel free to share how you are doing it in the comments.