My He(ART)-Full Life



Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Beauty surrounds us...

I have been feeling a little under the weather these past few days...maybe a combination of being very tired and the change in seasons. I have also been feeling a little overwhelmed, stressed and blue. I think my family being apart like this is wearing very thin. I know that at least Tim gets to come home every weekend now and for that...I am very thankful. But it's been a long haul for us all over here and we are really starting to feel it. It is now-at times like these-that I really need to focus on all that I have to be grateful for in my life...Tim, Tara, my blog friends (kindred spirits), flowers, love, friendship, books, art...it is these times that I really need to open my eyes...open my heart to all the beauty that surrounds us...
(taking pics for my Etsy shop)


(like grace itSELF)


(for you...)

* I have been so fortunate to have been included in a few Etsy treasuries ...here, here and here!..these past few days. I am still trying to figure out what this means...but I think it's a good thing:) I would of cut and pasted them in here but I am still trying to figure out how! Thanks to all the curators who have included me!
* Tara started gym classes at My Gym and it is fabulous! We go 2 x a week for an hour each time and she is just loving it! She is blossoming and learning so much...I am so proud of her...one more thing to be so grateful for.

7 comments:

jacqueline said...

Dearest Soraya, i am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling too well. I hope you feel better soon and im sending you lots of healing vibes and love! Your etsy shop is really gorgeous!! Loving it. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!

ArtPropelled said...

No surprise that you are feeling blue since it must be so unsettling not knowing when you will all be together again. I wish for the puzzle pieces to all fall into place soon. In the mean time Friday is nearly here and Tim will be home.
Your photos are heart warming. Those dear little feet and your painting! Congrats on the Etsy treasury! You've only just put up your shop!

Blue Moon Mama said...

I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling blue! I'm sending hugs your way. I hope things get better for you soon. Keep focusing on the positive and I know you will come through this alright. And give Tara lots of extra kisses ;)

eva diva said...

Congrats Soraya on the etsy listing, I dropped by and had a look and I can so feel your happiness as your creative dream keep progressing steadily, unfolding to greater heights!

And I agree gratitude helps ground us when there are things in life that drain us. And to pay attention to the enormous and bountiful amount of beauty that surround us. So crucial! I hope things will become better & easier for you and you family! Tara sounds like the bestest daughter to have- I can feel her enthusiasm and zest for life pouring through in your writing!

I enjoyed reading your comments, yes, I think pursuing painting has lend me the courage to move to other avenues of expression too! It's intertwined. I'm going to practise singing for sure, if not take a class at least in the shower or karaoke!

Sending you and your loved ones lotsa love,
eva

Carola Bartz said...

Soraya, I'm sorry that you're feeling blue, but I can also understand it. I think there are always times when we feel overwhelmed and/or just plain exhausted. I love your turn to being grateful for what you have. It is always hard on a family when one member is not there a big part of time, and I admire you for how you handle it. I hope that there will be better times ahead for you.

scrapwordsmom said...

Soraya...your words always seem to lift me up. And your kind remarks on my blog...you mean so much to me. Thank you for being my friend. I am blessed to know you!!!

patty said...

Soraya, we are finally starting to read Broken Open. We like to choose meaningful books to read aloud and my hubby is reading this one to me! We are not too far into it, but I can tell already that you are putting into practice what you learned - by being open and sharing what is on your mind and heart, even if it is not all happy stuff. By doing that you touch a chord in all of us because we have all been there (all Bozos on the bus, after all!)I'm guessing that by now you are feeling better. Lots of love poured out here for you and, it's Friday!! Love your focus on gratitude - it makes all the difference. Sending love and happy weekend thoughts your way, dear Soraya!!