August 31, 2013

Do You Know? Really, I want to know...

How does it happen?
How do you lose your way?
How does one day up in heaven 
Feel like hell another day?

Is it all real?
Is it all true?
Do you just keep on fighting?
Or subside to feeling blue?

One day I was so happy.
Loving me, being true.
Now I feel so lonely.
Alone without a clue.

I try to fight it off.
Masquerading all the pain.
But down deep inside
I feel it rise again.

How does my world
Butterflies and Flowers
Wither away slowly
Losing all its powers?

Will I find my way again?
Is it all just a ride?
Do I just give into it?
And take it all in stride?

Should I learn to live with it?
Squeeze all my lemons dry?
Do what I've learned best?
And hold in all my cries?

How does it happen?
How do you lose your way?
How does one day up in heaven 
Feel like hell another day?

Do you know?  Really, I want to know...
                                                        ~A poem by Mayra Alonso 

August 26, 2013

Soul Food Monday - An Inspirational Link-Up #46

Man is the soul that uses the body as an instrument of self-expression.
Hola Readers! Hope this morning everyone is having a great rise along with a BIG appetite for life where ever in the world you may find yourself today. A life filled with excitement and prosperity!   Acknowledging first that we are more than just a body is a good start to healthy wholeness.  Let's take time to feed the soul. We feed our bodies with healthy foods to get enough energy and nutrients for optimal growth and development.  We feed and stimulate the mind with books, movies, plays and games for personal and creative development.  The same principal applies to feeding the soul.  It is just as important to feed the body as it is to feed the soul!  After all, the soul is the core of who we are!  It is who we are.  My own experiences of honoring my soul has helped me make this connection with my very soul.  And my life is so much richer in so many ways I could not have even imagined.  This is why I refuse to believe that we are just here to work, eat, sleep and die.  Yes, these are inevitable experiences we live as human beings, but we are spiritual beings as well.  So join me every Monday with a different food for the soul.
I read once that in order to develop a powerful positive mindset, one should learn how to use affirmations and positive thinking on a daily basis.  Doing so helps manifest positive changes in your life.  And I know in this hectic busy life we live in one can easily forget how wonderful and special we truly are.  Well, today I'd like to remind you just how special YOU are.

So this week's feed for the soul is...positive affirmations 

What positive affirmation will you tell yourself today?
I encourage you to inspire and be inspired.  Please link up your inspiration below! Thanks!

Tootles!

August 24, 2013

Stifling That Annoying Voice Once and For All!

Hola!   Do you sometimes feel captive to that annoying voice that creeps up and yells "no one is going to like it" or "you're just not good enough"?  I do.  Do you sometimes feel shy of sharing your work because of it?  I do.  And although for the most part I am proud of my work, I have to admit sometimes I am shy about sharing it because I feel my work is not good enough.

Well, I've come to terms that although it would be awesome for everyone to love my work, not everyone will.  And that is okay.  What matters is how I feel about my work.  And as long as I stay true to what I love, I will be just fine.  I love to draw.  I love to sketch. I love to paint.  And it's about time I stifle that annoying voice once and for all.

I really don't have a particular style, but I do enjoy Still Life Art very much.  I find it peaceful and relaxing. What ever catches my eye or speaks to my heart, I draw.  Every piece has a meaning to me.  That's about it.

So as a leap of faith on myself, here are some random pieces of a few Still Life Art pieces I've created in the past.  And there is so much more where that comes from, but I will share it a few at a time.

I also enjoy sketching with a live model...usually my familia.  But, I will leave those sketches for a future post. Next, a new easel for my inspiration room so I can begin creating anew and sharing those pieces with y'all as well.  I am excited!

Wishing everyone a happy, fun-filled weekend!

Tootles!

August 22, 2013

POMA! Proud of My Art Link Up!




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Hey there people and Happy Thursday to you! I hope you're having a fantastic day, wherever in the world you may be.

Today I wanted to continue with our fantastic monthly linkup that's all about art!

It's no secret that I love to create art, and that I love to link up to arty blog hops. I do hear sometimes from people though who sound a little afraid to share their creativity. They leave me comments like "I wish I was as creative as you" or "I could never manage that."

I was chit-chatting to my good friend Mayra about just this and joked that there should be a linkup for people just like that. I joked that there should be a linkup called "I Am Proud of My Art." If you've ever heard of The Nearsighted Owl's linkup I Am Proud of My Size then you'll know where we're going with this.

Of course, I should know better than to joke with Mayra!

She started hoppin' up and down at the idea and therefore not too long after my little throwaway comment this bloghop was fleshed out and on it's way to being born.

So, what are the rules for this little hop? Strap yourself in - they're complicated! :)

SHARE YOUR ART WORK WITH US!!

Even if you're just a beginner, if you've never felt confident about sharing your creativity with the world - SHARE YOUR ART WORK WITH US!!

If you're a confident artist who is happy to share - SHARE YOUR ART WORK WITH US!!

If you're a crafter - SHARE YOUR ART WORK WITH US!!

It's really that simple! 

Grab a button from the top of this post if you'd like to spread the joy, and don't forget to visit each others' links to celebrate their art with them too :)

Here's what I'm sharing this month - some new illustrations I am loving :)

Smiley brown kitty with sparkles
Smiley brown kitty with sparkles

Brown tiger stripe kitty
Brown tiger stripe kitty

Sweet Caroline
Sweet Caroline

Lovely Christine
Lovely Christine

Comfy kitty in blue
Comfy kitty in blue

And now it's Mayra's turn to share :)

Hola!  I love sharing!  Aren't Sarah's illustrations wonderful!? I love them! Can't wait to see what y'all link up and share! Here's what I'm sharing this month...

And here are our featured linkers from last month - we had lots of lovely linkups but these are our faves for this month. Want to be featured here next month? Just link up below :)

A cat print
A cat print from Abigail Davidson. I love it!

A gorgeous journal page
A gorgeous journal page - so full of colour and life :)


Now it's your turn - link up your art and celebrate it with us :)

Next month we will be featuring some of our favourite linkers - don't forget to stop back and check to see if you've been featured.

If you'd like to join in and pin to our group Pinterest Board P.O.M.A. - just leave me a comment with your email address and I'll happily send you an invite. Or email me directly at sarahleonardwriting(at)gmail(dot)com to get started.


Have a great day people!

August 19, 2013

Soul Food Monday-An Inspirational Link-Up #45

Man is the soul that use the body as an instrument of self-expression.
Hola Readers! Hope this morning everyone is having a great rise along with a BIG appetite for life where ever in the world you may find yourself today. A life filled with excitement and prosperity!   Acknowledging first that we are more than just a body is a good start to healthy wholeness.  Let's take time to feed the soul. We feed our bodies with healthy foods to get enough energy and nutrients for optimal growth and development.  We feed and stimulate the mind with books, movies, plays and games for personal and creative development.  The same principal applies to feeding the soul.  It is just as important to feed the body as it is to feed the soul!  After all, the soul is the core of who we are!  It is who we are.  My own experiences of honoring my soul has helped me make this connection with my very soul.  And my life is so much richer in so many ways I could not have even imagined.  This is why I refuse to believe that we are just here to work, eat, sleep and die.  Yes, these are inevitable experiences we live as human beings, but we are spiritual beings as well.  So join me every Monday with a different food for the soul.
These day's it's rare to find or have good friends.  Yea, there's people we know, but are they really our friends?  What constitutes a true friendship?  Is there one trait or a multiplicity of them?  I really don't have the answers, but in my own personal experience the one true friend, always there with me every step of the way, is Jesus.  

This week's feed for the soul is on....Friends

What's your view on friendship?  
Go'hed and link up what's inspiring you this week.

Tootles!

August 14, 2013

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