sunday

[egg_shell]

Cold weather has descended upon us. Not as cold as it could be but cold enough that I don't want to be outside. Yesterday, from the little bit I was outside (going back and forth to the car when I was shopping in town and going outside for the chickens) my cheeks and lips got chapped. There was a nasty wind. Dave was outside nearly the entire day

Comments

[taz_39]

Love the colors of the self-portrait :)

Is there any type of volunteering (considering also remote/online options) that might make you feel happy, or that you are helping others? I was thinking that you might be really good at writing out tutorials on how to do different types of art, or maybe on how to make one specific painting/end result that people can use for classes or get-togethers/projects.

Or, you're also a really good introspective and contemplative writer. I know you're in a rural area, but wish there were a publication around...something like a philosophical editorial or "self-affirmation magazine" (lol!) that you could contribute to! That's probably very wishful thinking...just trying to consider what might light a little spark for you through the beautiful expressions that you show us here on your journal 💚

[egg_shell]

Those colors on the face came from drawing the features first with watercolor pencils - then the color was picked up by the white paint later. A neat accident.

I go through this periodically - guilt that I'm not doing ENOUGH. I'm not good enough as I am. After I wrote it down I felt better. I do DO enough. And if I need to do more I want to believe those things will present themselves to me. I just need to leave my "humble heart" open and see if anything shows up. :-)

[one_raido]

Your meaningless things are not meaningless if they give you happiness. I agree with the Dalai Lama - our goal is happiness. Your art gives me happiness. I smile each time I see it.

[egg_shell]

That's a bonus! Thanks

[amw]

I have to agree with the GP, it's always a delight for me to open my friends page and see photos of your latest walk or artwork. It might seem like brightening a few people's day on an old social networking site isn't much, but it ripples out to make their days better, and the people they interact with, and so on.

[egg_shell]

I feel the same about you! I enjoy hearing what you are up to or thinking about and I think of you often. Our lives are very different (bike rides in foreign countries! Raves!) But I can relate too. That's what's great about LJ.

[howlin_wolf_66]

Your 'purpose' is to bring happiness to your little world in any way that you can... Nothing 'grander' than that - but only because it doesn't need to be. :-) *hugs*

Hope the chickens stayed warm! :-)

[egg_shell]

Something to remember - if a person wants to see more happiness in the world then they can start by allowing themselves to be happy!

The chickens are doing good!

[howlin_wolf_66]

Absolutely! *hugs*

[geminiwench]

I will always recommend volunteering