tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post4015478058024690571..comments2023-11-03T10:16:20.943-03:00Comments on journal illustrations and musings: danger: too much positiveness can cause blindness...paulinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368752624832830591noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-5503486158660478882012-10-01T19:19:03.522-03:002012-10-01T19:19:03.522-03:00Just playing catchup (again).
I'll hold my ha...Just playing catchup (again).<br /><br />I'll hold my hand up and admit to being being one of those people who tries to stay positive even when RealLife™ is kicking me in the teeth. <br /><br />But, there's a big difference in being positive, and believing that Love&Light© is all you need. Positivity is great for a dull, rainy day. Love&Light© is crap at beating heart failure!<br /><br />Nigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000098999820317914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-47381253632925283252012-09-24T02:47:30.065-03:002012-09-24T02:47:30.065-03:00Love your illustration so much! For me it is love...Love your illustration so much! For me it is love raining down on someone who truly needs it!! I love rain too!! I only do reality, with bluntness to a fault! Hate when people are fake, and despise those who take advantage of those most vulnerable!! Art is a wonderful way to express all of that!! You go girl!!<br /><br />Hugs GigglesGiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-92096996932851317102012-09-24T01:28:20.244-03:002012-09-24T01:28:20.244-03:00This is so beautiful Pauline! Loved the things tha...This is so beautiful Pauline! Loved the things that you said... so much of positivity:)<br />I was on vacation...now am back!Deepa Gopalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11120735937767070980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-28676242850717392372012-09-23T21:33:57.726-03:002012-09-23T21:33:57.726-03:00I love your watercolor and your attitude on life. ...I love your watercolor and your attitude on life. Blessings!Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489680399355337720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-36335419609687881822012-09-23T19:40:18.985-03:002012-09-23T19:40:18.985-03:00"Real Spirituality is Free" ...A -MEN! ..."Real Spirituality is Free" ...A -MEN! Let's continue to embrace this reality in total. Big hugs!An'Angelia Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767458190753340841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-38266340119632774442012-09-23T18:16:05.066-03:002012-09-23T18:16:05.066-03:00Hope this is going in your book!
Hope this is going in your book!<br />Ann Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-39549534353132154432012-09-23T15:48:28.972-03:002012-09-23T15:48:28.972-03:00A thought provoking post for sure. I think people...A thought provoking post for sure. I think people don't always share their real selves online. It would be depressing to read all the doom and gloom where ever you turn. I am a whipping post most of the time (in the real world) and I appreciate my artsy cyber online BFF's! Super happy people are usually hiding a sad insecure self. I LOVE your painting and the meaning it holds for you. When art has meaning like that it makes it especially special.Tam Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784970277773819570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-66203051596734968192012-09-23T14:40:19.052-03:002012-09-23T14:40:19.052-03:00I also love the rain...more than anything. It chee...I also love the rain...more than anything. It cheers me up and I feel uplifted. Your little painting is very charming.<br />Wishing you peace and harmony in your world!<br />xxZuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719392076328462619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-5272657931902327842012-09-23T14:00:10.773-03:002012-09-23T14:00:10.773-03:00Hear, hear!! Nothing worse than perky people with ...Hear, hear!! Nothing worse than perky people with fabulous lives telling us we only have to want it more. Lorinda.C.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096824333287616811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-85136700902787461842012-09-23T12:25:21.558-03:002012-09-23T12:25:21.558-03:00it is always both strange and deLIGHTfull when I r...it is always both strange and deLIGHTfull when I read someone who has apparently read my mind; especially the very small print!!!<br /><br />the friend you speak of, who is quadriplegic, that really sang to me. so often I have felt I am a "failure" BEcause of my physical abilities, limited, "dis-" or whatever prefix or suffix. when I finally saw them as my special gifts, I was able, finally, to stop measuring myself against other people's "apparent" outsides.<br /><br />it's something that should BE labelled clearly DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME... <br />love the painting. exquisitely delicious bundle of read and see for this Sunday.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />Currie Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502798362838891569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-51424591246943080812012-09-23T10:09:03.683-03:002012-09-23T10:09:03.683-03:00Beautiful watercolor..deeply meaningful and poetic...Beautiful watercolor..deeply meaningful and poetic..the colors and energy are flowing and blissful. This image powerfully depicts your feelings and insights..and the spirit of your message shines through wonderfully! <br />victoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-49309231457848159702012-09-23T09:41:36.974-03:002012-09-23T09:41:36.974-03:00Oh Pauline, you just really know how to say things...Oh Pauline, you just really know how to say things! I've been struggling with this also, and you just expressed my still confused thoughts perfectly! What you say is exactly how I feel! I needed to hear this, so thanks! Your painting is lovely and expresses your words baeutifully.denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-89800596562917727882012-09-23T04:35:23.097-03:002012-09-23T04:35:23.097-03:00Very interesting post, and so true. Being so up-be...Very interesting post, and so true. Being so up-beat seems to be a very American thing - and when we see the TV evangelists on movies we always think there can't be real people like that, but it there are. There are all shades of colour and emotion in life and we need the down days to make us appreciate the better ones. So many people have every day a hard day, that it makes me unable to feel self-pity. <br />Love your posts. Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793736166062711430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-28134036179525645082012-09-22T23:43:12.682-03:002012-09-22T23:43:12.682-03:00Pauline,
I always find your blog posts insightful....Pauline,<br />I always find your blog posts insightful.<br />And I love this sweet, whimsical little watercolor of yours.<br />Have a good weekend.<br /><br />♥♥♥<br />Happy PPF!!<br />Mary<br /><a href="http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Mixed-Media Map Art</a><br />Mary C. Nasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325747711832919670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-12591416448490980322012-09-22T21:09:52.723-03:002012-09-22T21:09:52.723-03:00I agree: the "power of positive thinking"...I agree: the "power of positive thinking" is a dangerous cliche. It instills guilt in some,give false hope to others and in general chokes out honesty and authenticity. minnemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672809552936996783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-53192106160639345092012-09-22T20:44:13.043-03:002012-09-22T20:44:13.043-03:00I can soooo relate to your post - and totally agre...I can soooo relate to your post - and totally agree! I have a real concern about such things. In my own life I have come across these very type of people too many times... I have learnt to walk away now - no run!!<br />I love your little girl, and the nice loose colour :-)Linda Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13505918317172495225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-17870230671154714432012-09-22T20:40:07.130-03:002012-09-22T20:40:07.130-03:00Magnificent post with a wonderful visual. You are ...Magnificent post with a wonderful visual. You are so right that we each need to find our own way and respect each person's journey.Carolyn Dubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604028900191854482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-65563588147053800222012-09-22T20:21:49.281-03:002012-09-22T20:21:49.281-03:00Perfectly expressed!Perfectly expressed!Michellemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812499413831211360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-49009129445558842322012-09-22T20:05:57.022-03:002012-09-22T20:05:57.022-03:00Cute! That's the exact same watercolour palett...Cute! That's the exact same watercolour palette I use. I love it! It's the perfect size for indoor and outdoor painting.Nora MacPhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157384278145480000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-25497871855485378462012-09-22T18:55:34.169-03:002012-09-22T18:55:34.169-03:00Where are these people with shiny lives???? I alwa...Where are these people with shiny lives???? I always have an overwhelming urge to egg them.... as to evangelists... you guys are awash with them... it seems over here people can't be bothered as they are too busy going to the footy or cricket!!!! I don't miss those self help aspects of your fair country... we were so gob smacked when we lived there at how they were everywhere on tv and on bookshelves... it was all so foreign to see it... <br />Great post... love the watercolour as well...perfectly composed...xxTracey FKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052306649633275907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-57141418175749657522012-09-22T18:45:14.635-03:002012-09-22T18:45:14.635-03:00Oh, Pauline, reading all this was a difficult task...Oh, Pauline, reading all this was a difficult task for me, but I think I understood everything and I agree with you!<br />You said everything I could not add anything.<br />I want to send a big hug. Have a good Sunday and a week full of sweet hearts ♥ :) ♥roberto M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391708405593430150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-35943307605313473532012-09-22T15:52:14.013-03:002012-09-22T15:52:14.013-03:00I am so glad that you and your lovely painted girl...I am so glad that you and your lovely painted girl have found what they need. That's what it's all about - however you get there. Thank you for sharing your feelings - very strongly and frankly said. Visiting through Artists in Blogland.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101786587548137865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-62457983132762781322012-09-22T15:40:41.351-03:002012-09-22T15:40:41.351-03:00A very meaningful post. Conning people out of thei...A very meaningful post. Conning people out of their goods isn't limited to televangelists. It's everywhere you turn. That's why it is important that we love (but not necessarily like) everyone. That's "agape love". What a marvelous place this would be if only everyone treated everyone else as he/she wished to be treated. Your painting turned out beautiful. I love the colors. The little one under the cover reminds me of my daughter. She was so shy that figuratively she hid a lot of the time. Like you, she was always so wise in recognizing fakery.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006293795541608715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-33496844719413001042012-09-22T15:09:14.916-03:002012-09-22T15:09:14.916-03:00Very well said, and I agree! Life is about being t...Very well said, and I agree! Life is about being true to oneself through all the experiences ones encounters and doing what one feels attune to life. :) Thank you for sharing your feelings with us, and your painting. It is beautiful and I see and feel what you wrote very vividly. Wishing you well in all that you do :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784126954179412647.post-57327131315230663412012-09-22T14:19:48.630-03:002012-09-22T14:19:48.630-03:00wow this is one fab post and some of it made me la...wow this is one fab post and some of it made me laugh.<br />Your little girl has it right; shelter in her comfort zone and let the rest wash over her. Happy PPF, Annette xNettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107319748640868380noreply@blogger.com