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!
Hello Alexandra,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling, healing and back to normal soon. The watercolors are lovely, very inspirational.
The seashell card is pretty, I have a collection of shells too. Keep up your positive attitude. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Positivity personified. I love these water colours.
ReplyDeleteSo impressed with how your mind is adjusting to your new norm and how you are finding new ways to stay positive on this new path! Fantastic work on the trio & love the card. ❤️Norma
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, as always, your creativity is inspiring. I am sure YOUR creativity has inspired MY mind. 😊 Although this post is relatively short, compared to most of your posts, it definitely has a lot that gets me to thinking. And, BTW, what are you growing in the little pot? John
ReplyDeleteMy sister is growing green onions.
DeleteAlexandra, Thanks for the quick answer. Seeing the little onions brought a question to MIND. When I had a garden (many years ago) I remember green onions and I always started them with little onion shoots from a garden store. Then, I asked myself, do onions have seeds? And, I thought yes, of course they do … but just to be sure I asked Google and here is the response I got: “Yes, onions do have seeds. They produce flowers in their second year of growth, and those flowers, once pollinated, will produce seeds. The seeds are typically small and black, and can be harvested from the flower heads.” Now, that leads to my next comment about MIND. Have you ever stopped and contemplated in MIND how all the information needed to grow an onion, or a giant tree for that matter, can be contained in a tiny seed? To me, the answer involves recognizing an overarching intelligence that guides the entire Universe. I could (as you can see) get going on this but better not. 😊 No reply necessary. Have a good day and I’m sending you positive thoughts to help your recovery along. John
DeleteHow positive you are! Our minds are amazing things with the ability to change attitudes and adapt to what is happening to us and around us. Your watercolours are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteLast summer when I was in the Netherlands, we visited a windmill that ground natural stones for pigments. I brought back a small bottle to create my own watercolour. This post reminds me that I have not yet done so. Perhaps a project this week.
For many years I did volunteer work with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the emphasis was always to do what you can with what you have. I led a few bird walks with blind and visually-impaired kids, obviously birding by ear, and it was a very enjoyable experience and I learned a lot about human strength from those young people. Your positive attitude is an inspiration to us all, Alexandra. And keep on painting!
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, your watercolours are gorgeous. You have amazing talent and a positive attitude 👏 ✨️
ReplyDelete"While there is much I cannot do, oh wow there is so much more that I can do!"
ReplyDeleteI do like these words.
A Doctor friend I know always says ... concentrate on what you can do and enjoy doing it.
Sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
Alexandra, Just stopping by to say Hello and ask: If I am correct, yesterday was 2 months since your accident. I am wondering how your recovery is coming along. Wishing you the best! John
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