Healing through Art

[CeCee]

Grounded In Glory

Grace, Thank you for posting Pamela's wonderful art. When she shared Illusion of Tulips with me, I wrote this:

Grounded In Glory

In the stillness of a single bulb
the glories of the universe await
incubation into someone’s imagining
Nature’s intention
When first inspired
Tulips of Vision
In the mind of the creator.

A springtime of renewal
Captured healing touch
Dots of devotion and love
Each moment in time
Unfolding in the now
Beauty and blessing
From the centeredness of love and joy

A masterpiece of healing
At the base of one’s soul
Grounded and centered
Rooted in the magnificence of selfless love
For those who will receive
The blessing of intention
Tranquility.


Blessing, Maggie

[CeCee]

Oh The Possibilities Make My Heart Sing

I went to bed last night forgetting to skype Maggie and nudge her again to post her poems, well I finally get to my computer this morning and there some of her fabulous poems are!! Thank you Maggie!! You are INSPIRING! (Greeting card site!!!!)

S.J and Maggie,I am making corrections right now for you to motivate yourselves NOW (because I "test" strong that it does serve you) and create your link and website for greeting cards like the FABULOUS PAMELA has!! Please take Allen's wise and Sage advice!! YOU MUST!!



I also would like to Post Pamela's "Illusions of Tulips" again. This is the first thing I see (Along now with "Amazing Grace") on my desktop every time I go to my computer! In fact I am going to post both of them together!!

As I sit here reading your post, Grace, I am feeling very excited about the possibilities!! I am open for it! I just need to know how to go about it.
Oh S.J - if we could put some of my poetry with your photos- that would be amazing!
And Pamela and I have talked about her art and my poetry connection as well!

The POSSIBILITIES are exciting!

I just have to trust that if this is meant to happen everything will fall easily into place.

Love, Light, Gratitude & Joy,
Maggie

[S.J]

As I sit here reading your post, Grace, I am feeling very excited about the possibilities!! I am open for it! I just need to know how to go about it.
Oh S.J - if we could put some of my poetry with your photos- that would be amazing!
And Pamela and I have talked about her art and my poetry connection as well!

The POSSIBILITIES are exciting!

I just have to trust that if this is meant to happen everything will fall easily into place.

Love, Light, Gratitude & Joy,
Maggie

I agree 100%. Maggie your poem matches so beautifully with the tulips painting. Those two go together like a Dream. If I bought the painting, I'd want the poem etched along the bottom

This is SO much fun!

I just know there are more reading this that have much to share too. Please, please share!!

[DeAnn]

Heaven!

Oh, wow wow wow you are all so amazingly talented. I am in awe of your artwork Pamela, your photos Sonora and your words Maggie. I LOVE art of any kind. Love it! And Allen, your son's music is awesome!

My family is full of great artists. I had the talent and then went different directions with it. (Well, I'm the only one that could ever play a musical instrument, so I'll count that as a plus haha)

Sonora, what magnificent camera do you use? It is film or digi?

My daughter will be going to school for photography, graphics design and art next year. She has inherited the great family talent for art.

Please keep posting all of your creations. I am blessed to have this glimpse into your worlds

I very humbly give a link to my hobbies page
PictureTrail

You all are STARS---you shine so brightly and cast your light on others so that they can bask in the glow.
Thank you for sharing your blessed creations
DeAnn

[S.J]

Wow!

Oh my! DeAnn, your photo's are Gorgeous!! Woooheeeeeeeeee!

The CLOUDS!!!

I am LOVING your work!! Why the blush smilie hehee I know I was the same

Seriously, your photography is SPOT ON. (oh this is so funny, I wrote that and then I found the pic of the gorgeous Appaloosa!!)

Ohh I'm going to enjoy this. Thanks so much for sharing.

I was going to post my fav's but there's too many!! I'm loving the clouds, I'm loving the bird of prey in the wild, fat quail hehe, oh my! the rainbow and birds, the Northern Flicker! (never seen one before, it's ace! I love woodpeckers which are quite similar I think? I saw a green one 2 days ago in the forest, first time ever!) thats a great shot, bet it's a shy bird, the daily lily and pansies, I would SO wear the pink capelet , Pookie and the cavalry gate! Ahh who am I kidding I LOVE them all!!

Good job. How funny there we were chatting away and never once mentioned photography, hehe.

The first camera I used was a 2 pixel oregon. The one I have now was a gift from the Heavens It's a Nikon D200. The lens I later discovered is usually on back order for some time. Hard to come by. I asked and they had it in stock. Apparently someone ordered it but never came for it. So they let me have it. he did say I was very lucky at the time, but his words and meanings didn't sink in until someone else explained! The lens is the Nikon AF-S 18-200mm Nikkor. It is digital. I chose digital because i was wasting so much with film with practising, and also it uses rechargable batteries which is fantastic. When I used the Oregon I was so careful to turn it off & barely use it, it ATE batteries.

Thanks for sharing your site hun. It's lovely.

[S.J]

Hi Joel,
Thanks for taking the time to check out Gabriel's music. I have always enjoyed his version of "Manic Depression" although I truly love the songs he writes himself...he has a gift with words that continues to amaze me.

It's funny...we were talking about this last night...even though I am so very proud of him it felt a bit awkward posting and asking people to check out his music...sort of like bragging? Or putting oneself out there I don't know...I do know that I am very grateful that people are attracted to the message enough to seek out his music, though.

Thanks also for the recipe for the Comfrey cream in the CEM thread. Now off to find the Comfrey and attempt the recipe...I'd actually like to add that plant to the garden next year...hmmmn that raises another thought: gardening as art...gardening as healing...

Off to start the day now. Thanks again.

With love and gratitude,

Allen

Hi Allen,

I hope you don't mind me replying to Joel's reply! I just *had* to say, you're so sweet You're definitely not bragging, that is a very different feeling tone - when someone is saying "I have this and you don't and cannot have it just me" - what you have done is proudly shared with great love. You're saying, please join my feelings here, they are so joyful and beautiful and I am so proud and I would love for you to feel that to with me because I love you too That is the difference. So no worries!!

Btw I found this on another forum, a thread where you post how great you feeel about yourself & I thought it ideal for here too!!

[DeAnn]

Thank so much Sonora
Your camera is awesome! There is a big difference in the photo quality with the 10.2 mpixels versus mine (far less). Your camera's ability to capture light is also amazing. It gets rave reviews on the net. I know what I'm asking for for Christmas Have you taken a look at the Nikon D2x at 12+ mpixels? Ok, is there a drooling smiley???
Sorry, guys, that's it for my photography banter
Luv ya,
DeAnn

[CeCee]

Rave of Appreciation

Yes O Yes we are - on a rave of appreciation. Each time I open up this forum there is yet another wonderful gift!!! Sonora -what can I say - again you make me grin from ear to ear with your comments.
DeAnn - I love your photos -there is something so fantastic about seeing through the lens of a camera those beautiful moments others seem to pass by unnoticed.
I absolutely love taking pictures - but you two sure are incredible with what you are doing. I don't even know what my camera is -except it is a Pansonic Lumix but only 5 m pixels, I think. It does the trick for me in capturing memories. I am not sure how to post a picture here to show you or I might just do it.

Love,
Maggie

[S.J]

Hi DeAnn,

Yes I really wanted the D2X it is the one above mine and is the professional camera. It's a gorgeous camera! Mine is the one beneath (in the list of camera's not putting it down lol) it's the semi-professional. I aimed intentially for the D2X. I got the D200 and I was just so happy to have it I didn't mind that it's not the D2X although that one is still on my Dream list I believe I had a self worth issue there on the D2X In my mind, it was sitting on a golden throne Now I have this one, I can far more easily imagine manifesting that one in the future. Then I will sell this one, and add the funds to the new one too In the meantime, I'm practising, practising, practising.

It took me a year to decide what camera to choose. It was a minefield. Whoever I spoke to disagreed with the make. People seemed to love one make and disregard all others. It was a hard descision. I finally decided on the Nikon after looking at months of looking at photography online. I also discovered someone who has every Nikon camera going & has created a free website that is a Goldmine of information! It's a treasure trove! Nikon D200
It was definitely a good choice, it has waterproof seals all around so it can go out in damp weather. That was the only thing that stopped me from aiming for a d70 or 80. However, the downside is it's a heavy beast. Seriously. Weighs a tonne. I can carry it for long periods, but my bodyworker sure knows when I do!! And because my settings are skewiff, I have to hold it dead still or else it blurs!

I would love to know all this camera does. I am so looking forward to the day I get lessons. It deserves to have someone who knows what they're doing operating it! Everything is on Auto It is like a beautiful ornament though, I just like looking at it

Please post your pics Maggie! a photobucket album is free to open and once uploaded, it's simple to just copy and paste the [img ] code It saves the forum space too, as it doesn't have to host photographs. And, nowadays photobucket have rigged it so that simply clicking in the img box automatically copies it! no need to press copy Genius.

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

[Keoi]

I love this!

I just wanted to say that all the sharing of everyones amazing talents is so fantastic and the energy level is ever increase with each new gift shared!!
My hat is off to all of you
Blessings
Keoi

[S.J]

In the good old days!

While sifting through the multitudes of camera makes, models & pixels I often would give up and decide to just stick with a relatives trusty friend. The 2 pixel oregon. I would borrow this often, and even today with the pics I've taken on the better camera many of the Oregon ones are my favourites I love this little camera. It looks battered now, as it went with me everywhere!

Here are some of my fav's:

Taken at the Spanish horse breed show at Hartpury. This stallion was so lovely. I waited until he'd got used to me and looked around & then took this pic. His mane was like silk



At the deserted mill, autumn 2006



Cygnet chicks, almost full grown just waiting to change plumage



Another cygnet



I got to know these swans really well, over years, otherwise I'd never be this close. There's no zoom so they're literally almost standing on me, that's their choice. They came to me The little one is lying down for a nap, that's how relaxed they are, even so I'm on red alert for any body language! I'd only ever do this with these swans, they are very special to me.



Same family from above on a ramp, they follow me around the lake lol



Sunset at the same lake

[S.J]

Hi Keoi! I missed your post

Inside the old mill



The lake & the sea from the hill



February sunset 2007 - it was cold and snowed two days later! Looks hot!



Early dawn at the lakes, we're enjoying the warmth







View from the road

[S.J]

Again, 2 pixel camera took these:

My friends Spanish stallion:



I had to stand in the sea to take these, and boy it was freezing through my wellies! Seriously cold weather. Feb 2006





While out one day at the beach, I knew the batteries were low and they died on me. So I sat on a rock and changed them. A kitten came from nowhere and jumped on my lap! I was so pleased the first pic I took was of her I just stretched my left hand out! lol I really appreciated her company. I think I was in a funny mood that day. She cheered me up

[Pamela]

Joy and Gratitude...

Oh, My Beautiful Friends,

As I look to all the Creative Wonders that are being added to this thread, I find myself shivering with delicious goose bumps and my eyes filling with tears of Joy and Gratitude...

Maggie...With each poem that you post, I find my heart opening up more and more. The grace and beauty of your words are flowing out of you now and how PERFECT that you are sharing your Precious Gift with us to help us all to continuously remember Who We Are. Thank You, Darling, Maggie.

Sharyn...Your magnificant Love and Support is a true Blessing... Not only to me, but to all the Sweet Souls that you touch with your gentleness and most elegant and soothing charisma. I hope you know that my heart is yours! Thank you, Beautiful Sharyn.

Jessica... I am so thrilled that my Hibiscus painting graces your wall and that you LOVE it! Next time we meet I will be sure to give you hints on opening up the creative parts of the brain, but I think you should be aware that the act of appreciation of all that exhibits goodness and beauty is More than Enough! And from YOUR posts, you certainly seem to be able to find and share with all of us that which is Good and Beautiful! Thank you, Sweet Jessica.

DeAnn...When I looked to your pics, my eyes went wide and I breathed a sharp intake of breath... They are Astonishingly Beautiful, and I am so overwhelmed with delight to have you join us on this thread and share your exquisite talent. Your kind, loving and giving heart is a true gift to us all. Thank You, Marvelous DeAnn.

Sonora...As you already know...I am in love with your Gorgeous work also. But I do want to say that I am also LOVING your beautiful posts. It seems that your heart is opening up in a BIG way these days and I often find myself reading your responses and thinking "What a Beautiful thing to say!" You are Precious. Thank You, Dear Sonora.

Allen...I am so Happy and Grateful that we have connected so deeply in the past few weeks... I guess that some things are meant to be... The warmth of your Loving Friendship is a blessing to me. And...I am so pleased that you have posted the Fabulous music of your Magnificant son and I hope you will continue to do so. Thank You, Wonderful, Allen.

Joel... I never thanked you before for your Delightful comments about my work, so let me do so now. I want you to know that reading your post on this thread made me GLOW! And Joel... I am sure I am not alone in saying this...Each and every one of your posts on this forum are a Work of Art and you bless us all by your presence here. Thank You, Fabulous Joel.

And Grace... Oh, Honey...What can I say that I haven't said before? The glorious Light that Is You continues to bathe us all in Love and allows us to feel safe and strong and secure in the knowledge that we are Powerful, Creative Infinite Beings. As you would say... How FABULOUS! Thank You, Precious Grace.

May You All Be Blessed, My Darling, Beautiful Ones...In All Ways.

With Infinite Love and Gratitude,

Pamela

[Pamela]

Holy Moly... I MISSED these!

Holy Moly...Wouldn't you know it....

As I was making my last post, S.J. posted more pics and Keoi made her Beautiful comment!

Sonora... Honey...You are Blowing Us Away with your Exquisite photographs!!! I LOVE IT!!! You are an AMAZING inspiration, My Sweet One! Maybe one of these days you will let me use one of your pics for reference for a painting???

Oh...Precious Keoi... Do you KNOW how much we LOVE You? We DO, Darling Girl...We DO!!!

With Much Love and Gratitude,

Pamela