O is for Open

When growing up, I always told my son that he needed to be open to new experiences, to try something new, have a new experience and really live the life he had been given.  Of course I don't want him to be open to try those things that could actually bring him harm, and there has to be a balance.  

It is the living of your life that helps form your view of the world, to see the richness of your environment and learn about different cultures, see the whole of the world and not just the house and the surrounding streets that you were born, and the local shops that you visit.  I know people who are afraid to drive outside the area they live limiting themselves to seeing things in new ways.  Today I celebrate being open and adventurous and look forward to the many things I have yet to experience and see of this world.

Painting for the day

Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's

 Blog Love

I am sharing some love with those who are also taking part in the challenge, it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter O, but a few of them for you to start with....

 

 Oh Frog It

Our Home called Kuantan

Of Shoes and Ships

Out of Gold Stars

One Squiggly Line

 

 

N is for News!

I wanted to share some great news and what better place to share it.

 

A while ago I submitted two pieces of art for selection in an exhibition about art therapy, and they have both been accepted.

Here is a sneak peek at a section of the two paintings.

The exhibition is called Art and Healing and explores how art psychotherapy and creativity can have a positive effect on health and well-being.  There are a range of artists, art therapists and their clients who have use art in a therapeutic way.

Dates for your Diary

19th April - 5 June 2013 - Exhibition in both venues - Street Gallery and London Art Therapy Centre

Thursday 18th April 2013 - Private view - Street Gallery - It would be great if you could come!
Venue: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, NW1 2BU if you would like to come to the private view email arttherapy4all@mail.com to request an invitation.

Saturday 4th May - The Satellite venue will also be having a special event/workshop on Saturday 4th May to request an invitation email kim@arttherapy.com

 Blog Love

I am sharing some love with those who are also taking part in the challenge, it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter N, but a few of them for you to start with....

Noveltea

Nothing but Truth

Nettiewriting

Not Just Another Mother Blogger

Nicole - The Madlab Post

M is for Memory

We all have the occasional lapses in memory and think nothing of it.  There is an expectation that the older you get its only a matter of time where you will start forgetting.  But this is not the case there are remarkable men and women in their 70's and 80's and above whose memory is still as sharp as a button, (I think that is the saying!).

It is the memory of the moments in our lives that we will pass on to the next generation, those things that captured our hearts, and made us laugh.  We share experiences that made us think, had an impact and brought about change in our lives and we admire those individuals who made an impact on communities, countries, and who were not afraid to stand up for what they believed in.

It is in dealing with my mother who has dementia, that I see how important capturing the memories of my life will be for my son, his children and children to come.  That they will be able to look at photographs of me and say to each other I remember when (Mum, Nana Manda, Gran, Great gran) used to make us laugh and do those wonderful paintings of us (and lots of other wonderful things I hope to be remembered for!)  

I celebrate my life today knowing that I can continue to create and share memories with my son as he grows up.  What would you like to be remembered for?

Painting for the day

Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..

 

 Journal Page - As Time Goes By

 

 Blog Love

I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge, it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter M, but a few of them for you to start with.....

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Melissa's Imaginarium

Melanie's Stories

M3 Blog

Mommatwo

 

Clarity - Thought for the Week, 52 Weeks of Colour

Thought for the Week

Use your strengths, for too long you have lived in the shadows, setting unreasonable boundaries, thinking your strengths were weaknesses. Learning to love yourself without conditions will enable you to see clearly who you really are!  Have a blessed week, Amanda

Some people think it’s holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it’s letting go....Sylvia Robinson 

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philipians 4:19