inspired by how the mind works

Thank You to all for dropping by my blog and leaving your lovely and inspiring comments! Down the road I will return to replying to each individual comment, yet for now I will go this route.   

I am not missing what I cannot do! I recently came to that realization. I like how the mind works. Without even having to play an intentional mind game, my mind is automatically focusing on what I am currently capable of doing, what is currently bringing me joy, and opening up to what I can potentially do in the very near future. All this is falling into my lap with no effort.  Yes, I like how the mind works and it is affording me inspiration to take full advantage!

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My new book arrived at just the right time! For a few mornings in a row, I whiled away an hour or so reading, sipping coffee, still in my pjs, out on the deck, in the very early morning heat. I had full intentions of one day learning how to make watercolour paints. I was not far into the book when I decided this craft was not for me. I continued reading and finished the book anyway.  It was still an enjoyable read with beautiful illustrations.  Deciding not to make my own watercolour paints was not the main take-away from this book. Words the author shared resinated with me and the timing is perfect as I follow this unwanted journey in life.   

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Where does inspiration come from? In this case, it came from a card I received in snail mail from my "valley gal" pal.  It's a beautiful image but even more beautiful were her hand written words that filled the inside of the card.  I love seashells and I own quite a collection.  I remember where I collected them from.  Looking at this card, my mind drifted off to where this collection of shells might be sitting! 

I found them, if only in my mind!

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My eyes have always been drawn to bright and cheerful yet that seems to be occurring more abundantly these days! Isn't it funny how the mind works! I was inspired by three tutorials to create this trio of watercolour paintings.  It was the bright light in the sky of each that caught my attention first then the cheerfulness of the bird in each sealed the deal to create my renditions. 

Oh how the mind works!  

While there is much I cannot do, oh wow there is so much more that I can do!