Sunday, January 11, 2015

Values

WIP
Sometimes when things are reduced to black and white one can see values much better.   Colors often confuse the sense of how dark or light something appears.
 
Life can be the same.   One can get caught up in the business of living and become confused about what is valuable.  Perspective gets lost and so we fail to see what is important.  We miss golden opportunities to connect not only with our loved ones but the stranger on the street.

As this new year unfolds I am hoping to see those values more clearly.    Wishing the same for each of you my friends.   Please have a blessed week.



Hugs Debbie

 
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35 comments:

  1. debwardartJanuary 11, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Debbie, this is very profound. You have expressed in a different way what I see as my goal this year - organizing my days and weeks, making time for what is important to me (my "value). Ultimately I'm hoping this will facilitate more painting time as well as home organization by the end of the year! Life seems to get more complicated and busier all the time; we do need to find our proper values!

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  2. PatJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Yes indeed. Many artistic lessons can be applied to life - and then we'll live it for the better.
    Hugs to you xx

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  3. elaine January 12, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    I hope everything is alright in your world - I sense from your post that something is amiss. I try to keep my life in balance - an ongoing task that doesn't always work. For sure, not everything is black and white.

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  4. HaddockJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    The shortest and the most meaningful blog.
    Very true..... we miss golden opportunities to connect with the stranger on the street.

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  5. Libby FifeJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    A lovely WIP.

    Everyday is a new start with working on things and thank goodness for that!

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  6. StephanieJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    So true, my friend, and full of meaning. Hugs to you, dear Debbie, and happy Monday!

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  7. Egretta Wells blogJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Good thought and one we should all remember throughout the year.

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  8. martinealisonJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Une belle façon effectivement de remettre en question les valeurs avec le noir et blanc...
    Remettre les valeurs de la vie est une belle profondeur. Se mettre en question fait parfois beaucoup de bien.
    Merci pour votre gentil petit mot et à la pensée particulière concernant les victimes de l'attentat à Paris.
    Gros bisous ♡

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  9. sweetvintageofmineJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Debbie, Yes, a true reminder of what should be important and meaningful in our everyday life......and I believe you are one of those people who make the world a better place to live~~~Blessings for a beautiful week~~~Roxie

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  10. Maggie LathamJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this and for reminding all of us about the true meaning of life.

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  11. LoreeJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    You have a special way of teaching important lessons in a few, beautifully worded thoughts. Have a great week Debbie.

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  12. Celia BlancoJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Thank you Debbie, a great reminder and beautiful artwork to match!

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  13. Joan TavolottJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Your words are a gentle reminder to cherish the important things in life. Reducing things to black and white can be helpful in all areas. Have a wonderful week, Debbie!

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  14. Helen H TrachyJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    True words spoken with wisdom! A good life exercice as wllas artistic. Nice picture Debbie! Hope you have a real special week ! Hugs :)

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  15. Joyce AliceJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    so true

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  16. Carol BlackburnJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Debbie, this is such a precious post. A lesson most of us need to be gently reminded of, and you accomplished that beautifully.
    Prayerfully,
    Carol

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  17. JaneJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    True words dear Deb, we should stop and think more often . Even in black/white your watercolor stands out, beautiful and delicate.

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  18. LinJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Indeed on all counts, Deb ...! Hugs!

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  19. Kathy A. JohnsonJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Absolutely true, Debbie. It's easy to be distracted by the abundance of life, and to forget or pass over what's most important.

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  20. Carol FlattJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    This is so true, Debbie, and very well said. I think our busy world today encourages multi-multi-tasking, and it's so easy to give every decision and every task the same high priority. When we can't rein ourselves in, at times, fate seems to do that for us and shows us what is truly important in our lives.

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  21. Deb HarveyJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Very well said, Debbie! I hope all is going well for you, and your family.

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  22. MILLYJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I do like your painting, I thought it was a photograph until I looked closer.
    I hope you have some good plans for this year, to do what is important and worthwhile and has value to you.
    I picked a snowdrop, so looking forward to the spring flowers, my bulbs are all peeping through green shoots. It seems much to early but never less gives a nice feeling that spring is not so far away.
    Wishing you the best for 2015.x

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  23. Barbra JoanJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Your wisdom says you should be my age. LOL ! but thank goodness your not..
    BJ

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  24. hmuxoJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    A short yet powerful post, Debbie!! Thank you for sharing!!!

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  25. JenniJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    i love your painting and I agree with what you wrote, sometimes i just love sketching in pencil, and my word for this year is 'simple' or simplicity so i can really find what is most important to me.

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  26. CraveCuteJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful post Debbie and very well said. You're so right, sometimes we need to step back and focus on what is truly important. Take care dear friend ~ Diane

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  27. RH CarpenterJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    A perfect, gentle "teaching" to remember the value in all things :)

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  28. BonnieJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    A lovely post dear Debbie. I have been thinking of you. Hugs! Bonnie

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  29. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Profound. it gave me goose bumps.
    Thanks.

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  30. Wendy BarrettJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    A profound post Debbie and I love the way you've illustrated it!
    Take care!

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  31. mary maxamJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Well said and an excellent reminder to us all! thanks!

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  32. Roses, Lace and BrocanteJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I agree with you Debbie we must remember to hold on to our values.
    Your painting illustrates it so well.
    We always have a choice.
    Shane

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  33. Alice Jo WebbJanuary 18, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Isn't it interesting how many important concepts there are to be learned from an artistic journey, and not all of them about creating art at all? Nice post.

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  34. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:17 AM

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  35. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Such a beautiful post, Debbie.

    I love your WIP...it's lovely and perfectly demonstrates your thoughts today.

    Brenda
    xox

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