Where the s u n r i s e s
to uplift, inspire and inform through the art of word, music and imagery
People haven’t always been there for me
but music always has.
– Taylor Swift
Quote from https://quotefancy.com/music-quotes
Image from https://pixabay.com/en/photos/treble%20clef/
30 December 2016.
Thursday 29 December 2016. Image from https://quotefancy.com/music-quotes
MAKE THE WORLD A LITTLE BETTER. NOW.
“Our prime purpose in life is to help others.
And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples;
no need for complicated philosophy.
Our own brain, our own heart is our temple;
the philosophy is kindness.”
– Dalai Lama
28 December 2016. Image from http://www.wakingtimes.com/2015/11/05/a-better-vision-for-humanity/
WISHING YOU ALL THE JOY IN THE WORLD!
“The standard of success in life isn't the things. It isn't the money or the stuff - it is absolutely the amount of joy you feel.”
– Abraham Hicks
Tuesday 27 December 2016. Image from http://www.theroadtofaith.com/2012/12/the-wonder-of-christmas/
MAY ALL YOUR HOLIDAY WISHES BE REALIZED!
"The choices that others make cannot negatively impact your experience unless you include them in your experience through your attention to them.
Your Universe is based upon freedom. Freedom for everyone to choose what they give their attention to, and therefore what they choose to experience."
- Abraham Hicks
“Photo credit: Houston Zoo. Entrance to Zoo Lights – The Enchanted Forest.
A forest walk through a beautiful holiday lights display that includes the Doll House Village and garden-sized trains.”
http://www.citypass.com/blog/houston-holidays-ton-of-family-fun-1
http://www.citypass.com/houston/houston-zoo
23 December 2016.
Another blessed holiday greeting for you!
From The Moth Xmas mailing, with reference to
http://www.themothmagazine.com/
Home of the Ballymaloe International Poetry Prize:
€10.000 for 1 poem. Deadline 31.12.2016.
Competed for the 4th time (since 2013).
22 December 2016.
“Give the world the best that you have
and you may get kicked in the teeth,
but give the world the best you have – anyway.
– Mother Theresa
“Give the world the best that you have
and you may get kicked in the teeth,
but give the world the best you have – anyway.
– Mother Theresa
21 December 2016.
HOPE YOU GET TO SNIFF SOME HOLIDAY AIR!
The Hague main street by night.
Brought to you by your favorite X-Mas elf
20 December 2016.
IT’S THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY!
“We would like you to reach the place where you're not willing to listen to people criticize one another… where you take no satisfaction from somebody being wrong… where it matters to you so much that you feel good, that you are only willing to think positive things about people…you are only willing to look for positive aspects; you are only willing to look for solutions, and you are not willing to beat the drum of all of the problems of the world.”
- Abraham Hicks -
Monday 19 December 2016.
It does not matter what other people say ...
it is how you react and what you choose to believe about yourself that matters.
Do things the way that suit you and find your own niche.
From http://sacredscribesangelnumbers.blogspot.nl/2011/09/angel-number-455.html
Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
16 December 2016.
LET GOOD FIND YOU.
15 December 2016. Image (With arms wide open) from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
Feel your way, little-by-little, into a greater sense of abundance
by looking for the treasures that the Universe is offering you
on a day-to-day basis.
- Abraham Hicks
14 December 2016. Image (Autumn park) from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
"SOMETIMES, YOU NEED TO RETREAT FROM THE 'REAL WORLD' AND GO TO YOUR INNER HAPPY PLACE FILLED WITH SPARKLES, RAINBOWS, AND UNICORNS."
- Doreen Virtue
13 December 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
12 December 2016.
YOU are beautiful. An ode to YOU.
9 December 2016. From: https://brightside.me/article/the-16-most-beautiful-trees-in-the-world-3755/
8 December 2016.
"A YEAR FROM NOW YOU MAY WISH YOU HAD STARTED TODAY."
- Karen Lamb
7 December 2016.
CELEBRATE CONTRAST & DIVERSITY
Image by Marcin Ryczek (Poland). Krakow, from the Grunwald Bridge. Winner category Open Monochrome in Siena International Photo Awards.
Source:
6 December 2016.
THE BULL IS BACK.
Slowly but surely.
Monday 5 December 2016. Image from http://www.sldsecurities.com/products/proud-bull
“TRAVEL MAKES YOU REALIZE THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU KNOW, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO LEARN.”
– Nyssa P. Chopra
Image by Leyla Emektar (Turkey). Strawberry Greenhouses. Winner category Travel in Siena International Photo Awards.
Source:
18 November 2016.
ART ENRICHES
The paintings of Lawrence Alma Tadema can be seen at the Museum of Friesland through 7 February 2017.
With thanks to my friend Istèle for the tip.
http://www.friesmuseum.nl/en/see-and-do/exhibitions/alma-tadema/
Image: The Roses of Heliogabalus
Image source: Wikipedia
16 November 2016.
FELT LIKE WE NEEDED SOME INNOCENCE THIS MORNING
Monday 14 November 2016.
"This Might Be The Sweetest Rendition Of 'The Prayer'
You Will Ever Hear In The Internet!"
Most of the lyrics of 'The Prayer':
I pray you'll be our eyes,
and watch us where we go
And help us to be wise,
in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer,
when we lose our way
Lead us to a place,
guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe.
La luce che tu hai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore resterà
And hold it in our hearts
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sogniamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternità
La forza che ci dà
We ask that life be kind
È il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro a sé
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Need to find a place,
guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
È la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salverà.
.....................................
ANYONE ALREADY FEEL LIKE XMAS?
‘Have yourself a healthy little Christmas…’
15 November 2016. Image source unknown.
8 November 2016.
7 November 2016. Image from Pintinterest/Flickr
B U
In a world which is doing its best to make you just like everybody else means to fight the greatest battle there is to fight and to never stop fighting
– Wayne Dyer –
4 November 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
MUSIC IS EVERYWHERE
3 November 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
TO BE WHO YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE
2 November 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
“BECOME WHO YOU WERE BORN TO BE”
– The Lord of the Rings –
“When the four basic needs have been satisfied, the growth need or self-actualization need arises: A new discontent and restlessness will develop unless the individual is doing what he individually is fitted for. A MUSICIAN MUST MAKE MUSIC, AN ARTIST MUST PAINT, A POET MUST WRITE – in short, what people can be they must be.”
– Abraham Maslow –
The 4 basic needs: water, food, clothing, shelter
1 November 2016. Sources:
Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
http://www.sps70.org/SelfActualization050612.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
Trigger: HayHouse Online Writers Workshop
PLUNGE RIGHT INTO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Monday 31 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
CREATE YOUR OWN EXCITEMENT
Were at VOORLINDEN MUSEUM & GARDENS recently (Wassenaar).
Highly recommended. Different museum experience because of the glass exterior with a view to surrounding landscape.
Check it out: http://www.voorlinden.nl/gardens/?lang=en
28 October 2016. Photo by the other half of my orange (mi media naranja) Gustavo.
27 October 2016. From Friend's post on Facebook.
“EVERYTHING THAT IS TODAY COULD NOT BE IF IT WERE NOT FOR THAT WHICH WAS BEFORE.”
– Abraham Hicks –
All is beautiful and constant,
all is music and reason,
and all, like the diamond,
before being light, is carbon.
– José Martí –
Todo es hermoso y constante,
todo es música y razón,
y todo, como el diamante,
antes que luz es carbón.
(From his ‘Versos Sencillos’, Simple Verses)
The word diamond has its origin in the Greek word adamas – meaning UNCONQUERABLE.
Diamond is the hardest material in the world and it consists of the most common building blocks in the world – carbon.
26 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
WISHING YOU A COLORFUL NEW BEGINNING THIS WEEK
Monday 24 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
MAY YOU ENJOY OCEANS OF TRANQUILITY
18 October 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
YOUR SPHERE IS YOUR SPHERE.
YOUR CREATION, YOUR CREATION.
YOUR LIFE, YOUR LIFE.
If man understood that "what I create has nothing to do with what anybody else is creating" then he wouldn't be so afraid of what others are doing.
– Abraham Hicks –
Monday 17 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
EXCITED ANTICIPATION
"The Universe is abundant with everything that you want. It's not testing you. It's benevolently providing for you. But you are the orchestrator. You are the definer, and you do it through your joyous anticipation.
If there is an emotion that you are wanting to foster, that would serve you very, very well, it is positive expectation.
It is excited anticipation."
– Abraham Hicks –
14 October 2016.Image source unknown
MAKE LISTS OF POSITIVE THINGS
AND TRANSFORM YOUR WORLD
“Make lists of things you love and never complain about anything.
And as you use those things that shine bright and make you feel good as your excuse to give your attention to and be who-you-are, you will tune in to who-you-are, and the whole world will begin to transform before your eyes. It is not your job to transform the world for others—but it is your job to transform it for you.”
– Abraham Hicks –
13 October 2016. Image source unknown
MAY YOU BE COMFORTED
12 October 2016. Image: Video still from Doreen Virtue’s Week message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNl2_xLLG9U
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
11 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com (Underwater hotel Maldives)
ALWAYS CHOOSE TO USE YOUR SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TALENTS
AS YOU HAVE THEM FOR A PURPOSE.
Be your true self, allow yourself to show your true colors
and shine your light.
10 October 2016. Image from https://wallpaperscraft.com
MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND WAYS TO RECHARGE
7 October 2016.Image source unknown
'SHOOT FOR THE MOON. EVEN IF YOU MISS, YOU'LL LAND AMONG THE STARS.'
Just a reminder, because you may have heard it before.
Funny thing is, half a dozen sources have been linked to it, including Confucius.
And there are several variations as well, I like this one by Buzz Aldrin
(Apollo 11, one of the 1st two humans to land on the moon)
I still say, 'Shoot for the moon; you might get there.'
6 October 2016. Image from http://www.justtwodads.com/blog/2016/7/6/reach-for-the-moon-you-might-just-hit-the-stars
DON'T FORGET TO BE HAPPY!
AND THAT MUSIC HELPS.
5 October 2016. From Depost Photos, Kurld.com, Happy Images
JUST A BEAUTIFUL, PINK PICTURE
4 October 2016.Image from http://www.magic4walls.com
‘DINERO LLAMA DINERO’
Goodness spawns goodness, a smile reaps smiles, positivity leads to positivity and money (received, spent or given) generates more money.
Monday 3 October 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
30 September 2016. (Shared slide off Facebook)
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OUR LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS IN ARUBA as you live safely through Hurricane Matthew. We hope you have all prepared. May God keep you and your houses, your cars, animals and other properties.
29 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
BEHOLD THE SMALL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
28 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU GO FOR IT!
27 September 2016. Image sources
http://thecenterforlifeexpression.com/go-for-it/
http://www.truthbelts.com/chase-your-dreams-the-ellen-show-campaign-vegan-belts/
TIME IS PRECIOUS
Monday 26 September 2016. (Image source http://speakanddeliver.blogspot.nl/2013/05/time-flies-when-youre-having-fun.html)
MAY YOU FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD TODAY
3 September 2016. Image ‘self-fulfillment’ from http://quoteaddicts.com/topic/spiritual-fulfillment-quotes/2
PEACE OF MIND FIRST
You are what you choose to be
“Just like the wild beasts, you want your own autonomy. You want freedom.
You want freedom from negative emotion. You want freedom from somebody telling you what to do. Whether you are consciously aware of it or not —
what all of you want is a sense of well-being”
- Abraham Hicks -
22 September 2016. Image from https://www.powerofpositivity.com/21-ways-create-peace-mind/
LOVE EACH OTHER
LOVE EACH OTHER
21 September 2016. Image from mailing ‘Motherhood in the Wild’.
With thanks to Henry Franken
20 September 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
BALANCE IS EVERYTHING
BALANCE IS EVERYTHING
Monday 19 September 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
THE SUN’LL COME OUT TOMORROW
THE SUN’LL COME OUT TOMORROW
16 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
A MOMENT OF REFLECTION
A MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Improvised Piano Music and Emotional Art Therapy
For those who want to take the time or play it as background music: ENJOY!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWjq2BsD9Q
15 September 2016.
CELEBRATE EVERYONE FOR WHO THEY ARE
CELEBRATE EVERYONE FOR WHO THEY ARE
“You are really individual beings, with very special talents, and it would be nice if teachers had the time, or parents had the awareness or skill, to see the children as the very individual, very special beings that they are. So that rather than trying to drum them into one category, they are, instead, appreciating the special insight that each child brings to the sea of diversity and contrast which is the stuff that creation comes from.”
- Abraham Hicks -
14 September 2016. Image ‘Individuality’ from
http://www.actorsproexpo.com/industry-advice/maintaining-individuality-by-reelarc
ARTISTS HELP YOU
- IMAGINE -
ALL THE GOOD THINGS:
BEAUTY, LOVE, PEACE, WONDER, A BETTER WORLD...
ARTISTS HELP YOU
- IMAGINE -
ALL THE GOOD THINGS:
BEAUTY, LOVE, PEACE, WONDER, A BETTER WORLD...
"My work reflects various, observable phenomena that stimulate my mind and senses; they can be natural or man-made. I 'reorganize' them into a new presentation that can be described as surreal, amusing, graceful, or unexpected. A playful, happy atmosphere pervades my work. I always like to leave some space for the viewer's imagination;
I hope the viewer experiences discovery, surprise, and wonder through my work."
- Mariko Kusumoto -
13 September 2016.
HARMONY UNTO YOU NOW AND ALWAYS
HARMONY UNTO YOU NOW AND ALWAYS
Monday 12 September 2016. Image source unknown
STAY YOUR COURSE
STAY YOUR COURSE
Because others cannot vibrate in your experience, they cannot affect the outcome of your experience. They can hold their opinions, but unless their opinion affects your opinion, their opinion matters not at all. A million people could be pushing against you and it would not negatively affect you unless you push back. That million people pushing against you are affecting their millions of vibrations. They are affecting what happens in their experience. They are affecting their point of attraction, but it does not affect you unless you push against them.
- Abraham Hicks –
8 September 2016. Image source unknown
Need a boost? Follow Jessica’s example
Need a boost? Follow Jessica’s example
7 September 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg
MAY YOU REDISCOVER YOURSELF
IN THE SECRET CORNERS OF THE WORLD
MAY YOU REDISCOVER YOURSELF
IN THE SECRET CORNERS OF THE WORLD
Tuesday 6 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
HAVE A SPLENDID WEEK!
HAVE A SPLENDID WEEK!
Monday 5 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
Wishing you COSMOPOLITAN EXPERIENCES
Wishing you COSMOPOLITAN EXPERIENCES
2 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/wallpapers/portland+oregon
DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE YOURSELF
BEING YOU IS THE KEY TO YOUR HAPPINESS
DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE YOURSELF
BEING YOU IS THE KEY TO YOUR HAPPINESS
1 September 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
FREE YOURSELF BY THINKING OUT OF THE BOX
FREE YOURSELF BY THINKING OUT OF THE BOX
Image source http://www.homary.com/lighting/lamps/wooden-hollowed-out-box-shade-single-light-table-lamp-with-red-cord.html
31 August 2016.
MAY YOU EVER LAY YOUR HEAD TO REST
GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE HARVESTED
MAY YOU EVER LAY YOUR HEAD TO REST
GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE HARVESTED
30 August 2016. Image source unknown
WISHING YOU MANY SHOOTING STARS OF HOPE
Don’t let anyone tell you something is ‘too late’ or ‘impossible’.
YOU be the judge of that.
WISHING YOU MANY SHOOTING STARS OF HOPE
Don’t let anyone tell you something is ‘too late’ or ‘impossible’.
YOU be the judge of that.
Monday 29 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
BREATHING IN THE COOL NEW DAY
BREATHING IN THE COOL NEW DAY
26 August 2016. Image ‘Cool Forest’ from http://7-themes.com/
GRATEFUL FOR THE SUN
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RAIN
GRATEFUL FOR THE SUN
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RAIN
25 August 2016.
I AM BEING THE NEW ME
More effective
more disciplined
more motivated
more abundant
more appreciative
healthier
and more determined
than ever.
I AM BEING THE NEW ME
More effective
more disciplined
more motivated
more abundant
more appreciative
healthier
and more determined
than ever.
24 August 2016. Image source unknown.
EMBRACE THE PROMISE OF THE NEW DAY!
EMBRACE THE PROMISE OF THE NEW DAY!
RETURN TO YOU in SILENCE, SOLITUDE AND SERENITY
RETURN TO YOU in SILENCE, SOLITUDE AND SERENITY
19 August 2016. Image ‘Sunset on a Lake’ from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
THE STANDARD OF SUCCESS IS JOY
THE STANDARD OF SUCCESS IS JOY
The standard of success in life isn't the things. It isn't the money or the stuff. It is absolutely the amount of joy that you feel.
- Abraham Hicks -
18 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
LOVE YOU(rself)
LOVE YOU(rself)
17 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
MIND YOUR VIBRATIONS!
MIND YOUR VIBRATIONS!
The Universe is not punishing you or blessing you. The Universe is responding to the vibrational attitude that you are emitting. The more joyful you are, the more Well-being flows to you — and you get to choose the details of how it flows.
- Abraham Hicks -
16 August 2016. Image (baby monkey) from http://hdwpics.com/
FOCUS ON YOU. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE.
FOCUS ON YOU. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE.
We cannot focus upon the weaknesses of one another and evoke strengths. You cannot focus upon the things that you think they are doing wrong, and evoke things that will make you feel better. You've got to beat the drum that makes you feel good when you beat it. And when you do, you'll be a strong signal of influence that will help them to reconnect with who they are.
- Abraham Hicks -
Monday 15 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/ (Amazing scene)
TREASURE YOUR HEART & HOME
TREASURE YOUR HEART & HOME
12 August 2016. Image (sticker) from https://www.kramerstickers.nl
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
11 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
EVERYTHING IS UNFOLDING PERFECTLY.
EVERYTHING IS UNFOLDING PERFECTLY.
I AM PERFECT WHERE I AM
AND GRAVITATING TO SOMETHING
THAT WILL SATISFY ME EVEN MORE.
- Abraham Hicks -
10 August 2016. Image (Pink Peony) from http://hdwpics.com/
Sow your seed, lay your foundations, then spread your wings…
Sow your seed, lay your foundations, then spread your wings…
9 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
MAGIC IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE.
MAY YOU SHINE THIS WEEK!
MAGIC IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE.
MAY YOU SHINE THIS WEEK!
‘You are extensions of Source Energy. And when you allow that pure Source Energy to flow through you, you are so bright and beautiful; your timing is good; and you feel vital and alive in your body. And as others see you, they wonder what your magic is. But it only seems like magic because it is experienced by so few. It isn’t magic. It is available to everyone. But you must allow your alignment.’
- Abraham Hicks -
8 August 2016. Image ‘Aurora Fireworks’ from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
SOME FRESHNESS AND WISDOM FOR YOUR WEEKEND
SOME FRESHNESS AND WISDOM FOR YOUR WEEKEND
IT IS NOT YOUR ROLE to make others happy; it is your role to keep yourself in balance. When you pay attention to how you feel and practice self-empowering thoughts that align with who-you-really-are, you will offer an example of thriving that will be of tremendous value to those who have the benefit of observing you. You cannot get poor enough to help poor people thrive or sick enough to help sick people get well. You only ever uplift from your position of strength and clarity and alignment.
- Abraham Hicks -
YEAH! SUMMER!
YEAH! SUMMER!
4 August 2016.
MAY YOU ENJOY AND SAVOR MANY PEAK EXPERIENCES
MAY YOU ENJOY AND SAVOR MANY PEAK EXPERIENCES
3 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/ AMAZING TULIPS
TO LIVE A NEW LIFE… THINK A NEW THOUGHT
TO LIVE A NEW LIFE… THINK A NEW THOUGHT
2 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
MAY YOU HAVE A GLORIOUS WEEK
MAY YOU HAVE A GLORIOUS WEEK
1 August 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/
MUST SEE
MUST SEE
Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Retnj3TsA
Link to movie playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdb4XGVTHkE&index=2&list=PLEgA6bEeal3yh19xRhfVt5q5xBohcPYz7
Link to website http://www.human-themovie.org/
Found trailer on DVD of another movie (great WWII story by the way - 'Elser').
Immediately caught our eye because of the magnificent imagery.
29 July 2016.
MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF MUSIC!
MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF MUSIC!
UNWIND TO MOVE FORWARD
UNWIND TO MOVE FORWARD
27 July 2016. Image from http://hdwpics.com/ ‘Relax’
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING
26 July 2016. Don’t know where this is from but I’m with the kid…
RECONNECTING WITH MYSELF
by connecting with nature
RECONNECTING WITH MYSELF
by connecting with nature
25 July 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com
COUNTERACTING NEGATIVITY
WITH BEAUTY FROM WITHIN
COUNTERACTING NEGATIVITY
WITH BEAUTY FROM WITHIN
22 July 2016. Image from http://nature.desktopnexus.com