Tuesday, 20 March 2012

A - Z April 2012 Challenge - Get on Board!






I decided to take part in the April AtoZ Challenge again this year, it feels like only yesterday that I completed the last post in April 2011 and I thoroughly enjoyed it, met some really great individuals through their blogs and felt that I had grown somewhat from the experience.  See my post reflections.

As a newbie you should definitely check out the Sommer's hints and tips for preparing and pace yourself, writing as much before hand as you can to give you the opportunity to visit as many blogs as possible.  As you can see there are over 1100 people taking part and you will connect with some very inspiring individual, it was an online feast!   All you have to do is add your name to the list!

Think out of the box as to what you will write about, maybe choose something that your interested in.  Over the next week I will be sharing my topic and try to get myself physically as well as mentally prepared for the challenge

You will definitely have an amazing amount of fun taking part and you might even surprise yourself in the process.  Check out the FAQs page.  You can go see some of the participants and check out their pages and their advice.  I definitely recommend that you step out of the boat and dip your feet in, you will definitely come out the other end with a different perspective on things!  Sign up below and start thinking about what you might blog about!

Stay Blessed and be a blessing!  Amanda

Some more useful information.....

2012 A to Z Challenge Sign Up List
The brainchild of Arlee Bird, at Tossing it Out, the A to Z Challenges to post the 
letter of the alphabet every day during the month of April, with Sundays off 
for good behavior. Since April 1 falls on a Sunday, that will be the day we 
start with A. Whether you go with a theme or freestyle, your post must match 
the letter of the alphabet for that day. Add your name to the list, grab the badge 
, and when the Challenge begins, start by visiting the blog immediately after 
your own. Set a goal – we recommend five blogs a day, more if you are able. 

For more information and to stay on top of developments, we recommend you 
follow the A to Z Challenge Blog and the hosts: Arlee Bird at Tossing it Out, 
Alex J. Cavanaugh, Stephen Tremp at Breakthrough Blogs, Jenny Pearson at
 Pearson Report, Matthew McNish at The QQQE, Tina Downey at Life is Good,
Jeremy Hawkins at Retro-Zombie, DL Hammons at Cruising Altitude, Shannon
Lawrence at The Warrior Muse, Elizabeth Mueller,Damyanti Biswas at Amlokiblogs, 
Karen Gowen at Coming Down the Mountain, and Konstanz Silverbow at
No Thought 2 Small. We also have a Facebook page,, email address 
2012azinfo@gmail.com, and the Twitter hashtag is #AtoZChallenge. 

This is a great opportunity to discipline yourself, grow as a blogger, and make 
new friends – come join us! 

Please enter code carefully so that it is accurate.  If you enter your link incorrectly please 
notify us so we can correct it.  You can find our emails in the CONTACT US tab on the 
A to Z Blog.  If you do not plan to participate in the Challenge during April or your purpose 
is to lure visitors to an advertising site, please do not enter a link as it will be removed





Monday, 19 March 2012

365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 279 - 285


Misunderstandings 
Say what you mean and do what you say.  They say that actions peak louder than words and it is vitally important that when we promise ourselves that we are going to do something creative that we stick to our word, no matter how small, no matter how little time we have.  Being able to find the necessary time to nurture our creativity is far more important than folding the laundry!...


Day 279
 
Reflection 
The hard times in our lives helps us to grow 

Quote 
Art is not a pastime but a priesthood. ...Jean Cocteau 

Scripture 
For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death

Day 280
 
Reflection 
We can start over and begin again, everyday 

Quote 
All art, whether it pleases us or not, helps to add colour, excitement, joy, or sadness and, most often, a sense of awe to our life’s experience. ...Henry O. Dorman 

Scripture 
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.  For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 11 Corinthians 4:18


Day 281
 
Reflection 
Live life to the full every day, don’t take anything for granted. 

Quote 
Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul....William Hazlitt 

Scripture 
....the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate, and will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him 11 Chronicles 30:9


Day 282
 
Reflection 
There are still questions to be answered 

Quote 
I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you're on it.  ...Johnny Depp 

Scripture 
As far is the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 102:12


Day 283
 
Reflection 
Tell your story 

Quote 
Art knows. Art sees beyond. Art points us in new directions that make us think and question. ...Warren Criswell 

Scripture 
Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 


Day 284
 
Reflection 
What are your preconceived ideas about yourself... 

Quote 
Whether we name divine presence synchronicity, serendipity, or graced moment matters little. What matters is the reality that our hearts have been understood. Nothing is as real as a healthy dose of magic which restores our spirits. ...Nancy Long 

Scripture 
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber...Psalm 121:3

Day 285
 
Reflection 
What direction are you heading to? 

Quote 
There are no words, no paints to express all this, only a beautiful dumbness in the soul, life speaking to life. ...Emily Carr 

Scripture 
I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Be a Blessing

Sorry for the long absence, was missing in action, and felt snowed under with work, courses, and a whole host of other things that can sap you time.  I decided to give myself the time that I needed to reflect, and review.

I just did this mini video to remind myself that the many gifts and talents we are blessed with are to share with the world, despite how we are feeling in the moment there is always someone who is feeling worse and we are called to try and inspire and encourage each other. I hope you are having a blessed day what ever you are doing.  After much mist and a chilly start here in London the sun has come out, so I will be going to get my quota of vitamin D and get back on track.

Got lots to share over the coming weeks, will be resuming posting the rest of the 365 days of colour, been doing a few courses to share, new art work and more!  The video below was so easy to put together it would be great to see your efforts....


GoAnimate.com: Water Cooler moment - Be a blessing by Realityarts

Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 272 - 278

Maturity
....Comes over time. As children we cannot wait to grow up, pretending that we are older.  When we do get older with all the responsibilities we appreciate when we were without a care in the world, we tend to the aching muscles and the not so 20:20 vision as we peer over glasses to read the fine print and we talk to the younger generation about the things they need to appreciate as they go through their season to gain maturity...


Day 272
Reflection 
What matters most right now in your life?

Quote 
As artists, we must learn to be self nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciously replenish our creative resources as we draw on them- to restock the trout pond, so to speak. ...Julia Cameron 

Scripture 
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him  2 Corinthians 5:21


Day 273
Reflection 
What is not working right now in your life?.. you can change it 

Quote 
A fine artist is one who makes familiar things new and new things familiar. ...Louis Nizer 

Scripture 
Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; in Thy presence is fullness of joy; in Thy right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11


Day 274
Reflection 
It’s time to focus on what really matters most 

Quote 
When I dare to be powerful… to use my strength in the service of my Vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.  ...Audre Lorde 

Scripture 
And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee  Psalm 9:10


Day 275
Reflection 
You have a choice, don’t let doubt creep in and tell you otherwise. 

Quote 
The grace to be a beginner is always the best prayer for an artist.  ...Julia Cameron 

Scripture 
Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord He is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Deuteronomy 4:39


Day 276
Reflection 
It is time to make a change in those areas of your life that are not working. 

Quote 
Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!  ...The Queen to Alice in Wonderland 

Scripture 
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven  Matthew 5:3


Day 277
Reflection
It is never too late to make a change 

Quote 
Art validates us beyond what anyone else can do for us.  ...Anne Copeland 

Scripture
You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13


Day 278
Reflection 
It may seem hard at the time, but you can stand up for what you believe it. 

Quote 
One looks at life as a gift, a painting of lights and darks, each defining the other, not a series of good and bad things. Giving thanks, and often, frees the spirit and makes the heart secure......Fay Bohlayer 

Scripture 
Honor the Lord from your wealth, and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

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