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Thoughts
from Mary:
Two
jack-in-the pulpits popped up this morning in my favorite garden corner.
One is deep purple and the other is lime green. But oh! The grace of
line and movement in a gentle breeze is so very beautiful.
Beauty's gift is in the eye of the beholder. Cultivate the gift. Spend
your energies throughout your life in this growth of sensitivity.
Cherish each moment and do so in the presence of others. The moment
of beauty's gift grows brighter when seen through different eyes.
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It is not enough to take courses all your life. Somewhere along the
way you must take the plunge and see, think, and create those moments.
Many people who sense the art won’t take the plunge - won’t dare
to be all that has been given to them, and lies waiting within
them.
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Why are we drawn to art and exhibitions and the theatre, and craft shows,
and
picnics with our most beloved? Why? It is because these things are deeply nurturing
events. They bring us closer to deep meanings and stir the inner psyche.
They put us in tune with meaningful, nurturing moments. They open our spirits,
just so our foot begins to tap to the rhythm of a march and our mouth
waters at the sight of a chocolate turtle. Our hearts beat in this rhythm
of the life within each of us. The fullness, the richness of the inner person
comes to the surface. We are “in tune.” Our inner feeling of life reflects
the art of living our life.
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Your First Piece !
Keep it - you did it! Surely there were mistakes, but there
they are - for you to study. “You can learn more from
yourself than from anyone else.” Keep this first piece
where your eye will frequently fall on it. Love it dearly, for in this
work there is your first quest for hooked art, and for your desire and
love of nurturing your “self.” Your first piece may have deeper
meaning about the needs within you than anything you have ever
imagined. It is a treasure of your spirit. It is a KEEPER!
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