Friday, January 22, 2016

Who are we trying to fool?


I have been thinking lately

what kind of signals we pass on to the world. How fantastic our lives are, what great successes we have, how up to date everything around us are, not to speak of our amazing homes, cars and the newest cell phones....... and on and on and on.


It's no wonder the youths get problems if no one tell them what life really is. That problems are a part of life and we have to deal with them, find reasonable solutions, give and take and put into action what we have agreed on. Act friendly and be polite.


I have a good life and it's the small things that make me happy. Everyday moments that I appreciate, and when looking in the back mirror, many of those moments have turned into small gems worth a lot. It can be as simple as the sun shining on some grass, or shining on a frozen landscape where trees and grass are white and glittery. Or it can be when I rise in the morning and handyman has lit the stove and it's already warm for me. Small things but making my life good, and by keeping my pleasures small I'm guaranteed plenty of them.


I'm taking part in a weekly art challenge called Color Me Positive, and the prompt for this last week was : Make today so awesome that yesterday will be jealous. I really don't like any form of jealousy and that was what made me think of all this. Let me add, it's a fun challenge and most times there are more than one option in prompts.


 My art here is what I made for this weeks prompt, and as you see I underlined the small things in life.

How would you describe your life?




I'm linking this to Paint Party Friday, so happy PPF everyone.

15 comments:

  1. Nice work with a good prompt. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. I love this piece and the sentiment behind it. I really enjoyed this post and your wise words

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  3. beautiful cabochons!! I have been wanting to try tangling some myself-maybe this weekend:)

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  4. Nice post and lovely art! Happy PPF

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  5. I love this post with your positive attitude and genuine love of simple precious moments!! I am the same...it makes life so pleasant! Your art is stunning I just love this colourful piece with such a fantastic message!! Pretty much my motto in life!!Very happy art and message!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. Your words are wise and express positive attitude as your beautiful art, too. Really love it.
    Thank you for visiting my site.
    Have a happy weekend ♥

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  7. This is beautiful artwork. I love the reflections on the wonderful colors.

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  8. What a lovely post, Laila. You are so right, the simple and small ordinary things, for some of us, are the most delightful and I think we are the lucky ones.
    Your colourful piece is great and illustrated your theme beautifully.

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  9. Love your smooth and lovely gems. Cabochon rubies are one of my favorite things. Lovely! xo

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  10. Lovely piece you created with some special sentiments too!
    oxo

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  11. Such joyous work!

    I've been telling honestly about my depression in my blog in Finnish. No need to act differently. People can see that despite of my black periods, anxiety and panic attacks, I'm also something else, a person who sometimes sees light and colors.

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  12. Yes, life seems to be all about the things you have not about what makes up the rest of life. I love my things, but it is also sad that to so many people they are what is important. Love your card today too!

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  13. Beautiful art and I agree with your thoughts on this subject. I live a very quiet, simple life and enjoy it. There are always little moments in my day that make me stop and say "thank you."

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  14. such a pretty post!
    i love your words and sentiment - also your art <3

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  15. Beautiful design! I love that they each have a different little frame.

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