Quote of the week!

"The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and ironically, the more real." Lucian Freud

Work of Art

We paint a self portrait of ourselves revealing the beauty that creates who we are and the things we want from life. Constantly transforming within ourselves exploring our own internal growth. So similar our inner growth is to that of a flower that blooms, then withers and dies, then the seeds are planted again to bloom ever so brightly, illuminating the essence of who we are - for we are forever changing! Multifaceted, colorful and beautiful - that's what we are, even when we do not feel this way. Keep in mind that we are in fact a work in progress, constantly tweaking our own imperfections (or at least that's what we should be doing for ourselves.) But of course many of us never look closely enough to make the necessary life altering changes (or even small changes that would lead to the bigger picture.) So many of us remain stagnant, never being able to really move forward because we can't see our own reflections. (But isn't it amazing how quickly we can see other reflections - and how quick we are to fault or criticize another, instead of bringing one another up to where we all should be.) We search (or we say we search) we look for (something) but we can't find it. We take alternate routes thinking this route would make us feel better (fulfilled.) But for many there is still something always missing. We are incomplete! Our master piece is never quite done. But that's just it most of us want things when we want it, how we want it, and if that does not happen then we become unhappy. But NEVER give up on that masterpiece! Never shove it aside - it's intended for you always and nothing or no one in this world can finish it for you. The word "Living" should open the door automatically on self reflection. All things that are associated with living and it affects your life in any form or fashion should open the door to self reflection. Reflect and Paint! Reflect and Paint! Don't just paint a pretty picture and be blind. Reflect, Paint, Grow and Learn! This is your self portrait - what message are you sending to the world - what message are you unconsciously sending yourself? As once said "the longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and ironically, the more real." Lucian Freud
Will your work of art become a masterpiece? Or will it just remain an unfinished work of art?

My Quote of the Day

We are, all of us, molded and remolded by those who have loved us, and though that love may pass, we remain none the less their work - a work that very likely they do not recognize, and which is never exactly what they intended.

Francois Mauriac, The Desert of love

This quote does something to me - it evokes this sense of truth and wisdom so beautifully expressed and I feel it holds much truth. We are shaped and molded by those who love us and because of their work we become who we are. I just found it to be interesting and relevant in all of our lives.

Held in captivity
by the illusions of love
holding my breath under water
I'm drowning...
foolish me...
I feel my heart pounding
You breathe life into me
I'm dying in your arms
your touch saturates my soul
I'm inclined to believe that love has cost me everything
My soul is set free
death setting us apart
because in life your love was the end of me
battles lost for we both fell apart
conquering my will, imprisoning my soul
locking up the very essence of who I really am
disillusioned by your own theories
this love is all we have
only a matter of time before I caved
all the lies
purify my soul
opening my eyes waves surround me
saying goodbye to something that should of never been
the sweet kiss of death

Simplicity of Love

Many of us experience love and find ourselves diving so far ahead that before we know it we become lost - we are lost. Swimming somewhere far out at sea - entranced by the idea of love. Exposing ourselves to another element of living. Then sometimes we experience some of the rocky waves of love, and at times those waves may catch us off guard. But then we find ourselves fighting and struggling to hold on- because this is our life. These are the things we want - or at least we think that we want. In the beginning stages of love we become so lost and fixated on this person and what we believe we see - sometimes blinded by the person that is actually there. We hurt without intending to and we get hurt because we leave ourselves open - and at times we hold on when it's better to just let go. But this is the never ending pain and level of dissatisfaction associated with love. Love transcends all things. Love binds souls! Love feeds and nourishes our very essence. We need to love in our lives. We should embrace the beauty of a passing love and the captivation of a lasting love. But does that lasting love mean that it is always meant to be? Is that love strong enough to withstand the test of time? Is love always compatible? Love being so complicated and fragile, making and breaking us at times. And yet we still find ourselves constantly drawn and intrigued by all the possibilities being in love would or could bring out in each and every one of us. For we feel complete loving and feeling loved - or at least that is the illusion! For those that are still searching and unable to find love believing in the bewitchment of all the illusions - does having love truly complete who we are? Is the quest for love selfish and potentially destructive? When we have expectations for love are we ever really satisfied? When we set boundaries and limitations do we tarnish the beauty of what may actually flourish? I think there are times that we may sabotage our own ability in achieving happiness with love (as hard as that might be to admit). We sometimes could be our own worst enemies especially when it comes to love. Because the ideology of love for perfect balance and harmony is we either fully accept the other for who they are or we don't because change comes from within. Is there ever really a middle ground when it comes to acceptance of love? We love and we feel love passionately. We give ourselves to this experience so naturally - for love simply blows us all away!