Monday 8 April 2013
Birthday
It will be a birthday post, even if I had my birthday two weeks ago. It will be a birthday post because something has happened during these two weeks. It made me think and feel so grateful just to be, to be alive, to have time, to love, create and learn. I realised how much I want to live and how fragile life sometimes can be. I realised how quick and suddenly everything can change. One day I was celebrating birthday and making plans for the future and few days later the possibility of different future than I thought arrived. Life a guess... I do not know what is going to happen but I do know that I want to carry on with my plans and dreams, enjoy and cherish every moment, give myself time when I need to rest, create, become mum, love and be close with my loved ones. Life is a gift. We sometimes easily forget about it. It will be spring of hope...and waiting.
I painted a self- portrait as a birthday gift for myself. It was good and interesting experience to paint myself. I discovered how important is to keep balance between fear and trust during the painting process. The more we look, the more we see. Have a beautiful week dear souls.
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Such a beautiful words... and so inspiring, I needed to read them this morning. Thanks so much!. Beautiful painting of you, too. Have a wonderful week, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteLovely post and so true and beautiful self portrait ~ so well done ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful self-portrait, Aga. I could not agree with your words more. Life is fragile and we never know what is coming. I truly believe it is important to enjoy each and every moment. Even the ones that are not so great can teach us something. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, sweet Aga! You and I must have had our birthdays at almost the same time (mine is March 22). I always enjoy celebrating my birthday. Some people feel bad about getting older, I just feel happy about life and about being me (and getting to eat cake!). Life IS a gift and you never know what's going to happen.
ReplyDeleteYour portrait is lovely. I hope the coming year is full of delights and surprises and lots of Joy!
Hugs to you!
A very nice face ... I like how you framed the composition.
ReplyDeleteHow I love your post today ♥♥♥ you are so true: life is the greatest gift that we have received... your painting is so soft,dreamy and sooo full of trust...I love it ♥ Conny
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Beautiful painting, and I hope your dreams and hopes come true. Valerie
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Aga and a beautiful gift to give yourself. I do hope you fulfill all of your dreams my dear lady. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Beautiful words and lovely self portrait. Hope all your dreams and hopes come true.
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday and inspiring words to go with your lovely painting... great skin tones...xx
ReplyDeletehappy birthday lovely painting and I think you have had a difficult week so sending hugs and prayers to you
ReplyDeleteLovely work and inspiring words
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts and art. I like how you've framed your face, and the message behind your words. I wish you well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous self portrait! I see your wonderful spirit shining outward! Your tender eyes, and delicate smile...you are a kind and loving soul! I wish for you more of the life you love!! I wish for both of us the same!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful authentic post....full of faith and hope! Happy belated Birthday!
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Lovely self portrait. You are very talented. I've been wanting to try a portrait with watercolor and the fear usually gets the best of me. Hopefully the trust will come along soon so I can get past the fear. It's only a piece of paper, right?
ReplyDeleteYay Birthday Blessings to you..wishing you much joy and bliss! I love this self-portrait..soulful eyes..warm ,loving energy..and deeply beautiful..like you!Fabulous piece!! I love everything you shared..I feel that same profoundness about life and being awake to the spiritual and the sacred in every day and treasuring our loved ones..shine on..wishing you many blessings!
ReplyDeleteHugs and happy happy birthday!!
Victoria
So beautifully said, and the painting reflects it all!
ReplyDeleteYou soul baring thoughts and words are so inspirational Aga-I just want to come over and give you a big hug! I love that you painted this lovely self portrait as a gift to yourself. It's a good thing to honor you.Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Wonderful words...so inspiring. Your self portrait is soulful and charming. HUGS!! Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteMuch happiness to you. I love this painting, simple and yet very strong.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Life is a gift and one that we should not squander. Life is full of funny twists and turns, unexpected gifts in unlikely packages. So true the more we look, the more we see - by actually slowing down a bit and letting ourselves see. Lovely words today and a lovely self portrait
ReplyDeletehappy belated birthday -- what a beautiful, honest and reflective self portrait! xoxo ♥ aimee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, soulful words Aga. I love your self portrait, the whisps of hair, the big soft scarf. Trust, yes, trust ourselves to be who we are. Happy PPF xox
ReplyDeleteHappy Late birthday. I also like your painting of self.
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a lovely painting, and inspiring words! may your hopes for the future be fulfilled, and cherished each moment forever in your heart. happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteCaptivating self portrait, Happy Birthaday Aga X
ReplyDeleteLovely painting. Happy birthday, and I hope everything turns out OK. Life is unpredictable, enjoy every moment and never give up being hopeful. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post - and a beautiful painting. I think when we paint self-portraits we have the privilege of peering into our own souls. Life is a gift - I pray you will enjoy your gift through good times and not so good. HPPF
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait, that for a start :-) and "Happy belated birthday!"
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing woman Aga! I appreciate your words and your wisdom and your sharing it with your visitors here.
I wish you all the best for your future whatever choices you make.
Sending you love
Ilona