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Category Archives: nature
See the Bright Opportunity
Each and every day we have the option to let go of old issues, to stop worrying about things we cannot change, and to focus on the opportunity here and now. Make good choices today. Do things that create your … Continue reading
Posted in motivation, nature, resolutions
Tagged art, DESIGN, dream, INSPIRATION, new day, opportunity, start, typography, vision
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Change: Expand, Reach, and Grow ~ my first Guest Post!
This little picture is a glimpse of my first ever guest post on The Calm Space. If you haven’t visited there before I’m sure you’ll be delighted — it’s filled with beautiful and inspiring articles. Please go see the full design … Continue reading
Posted in nature
Tagged art, change, DESIGN, gifts, grow, INSPIRATION, spring, typography
Sending kindness in good old-fashioned Thank You note cards
I still enjoy sending real cards in the mail. So today’s design is a good old-fashioned Thank You note card… and today I’m also sending thanks for being chosen for an award! I’ve received the Stylish Blogger Award!! A great … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, nature
Tagged "stylish blogger award", art, DESIGN, gifts, INSPIRATION, note card, thank you, typography
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Spreading the Seeds of Kindness
Today’s design has dual purpose: to promote kindness, and to express gratitude for our freedom. Spread and nurture the seeds of kindness and gratitude. I’d like to thank Alex Blackwell of The BridgeMaker for his project making the month of March … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, kindness, nature
Tagged art, blessings, DESIGN, freedom, gifts, INSPIRATION, spread, typography
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Motivation Series: Kindness… nurture more!
Today’s design wraps up the Motivation series. It seems to me that kindness is what we all need … right up there with food and water! Featured quotes: Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama A kind … Continue reading
Posted in happiness, motivation, nature, quotes
Tagged "Dalai Lama", "Mark Twain", "Russian Proverb", art, DESIGN, INSPIRATION, kindness, nurture, quotes, typography
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Motivation Series: Courage… stand tall!
It must be kismet, because as I’m posting today’s Motivation on courage, I saw one of my favorite websites — The Calm Space — has a beautifully written post titled The Courage to Be Me, the Courage to be Real. … Continue reading
Posted in motivation, nature, quotes
Tagged "Anaïs Nin", "Ernest Hemingway", "Malcolm X", "Oprah Winfrey", art, courage, DESIGN, INSPIRATION, integrity, quotes, typography, virtues
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Motivation Series: Imagination… dream big!
Number four in the Motivation series, (with two more to come). Reach high, dream big and let your imagination grow strong and flourish. Todays quotes: You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. … Continue reading
Posted in motivation, nature, quotes
Tagged "C.S. Lewis", "Eleanor Roosevelt", "Henry David Thoreau", "Jonathan Swift", art, creativity, DESIGN, dream, goals, imagination, INSPIRATION, quotes, typography, virtues, vision
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Motivation Series: Generosity… help others!
Third post in the Motivation series. Help someone today in some small way. Whether you lend a hand or lend an ear, give your time to make someone else’s life a little easier. Featured quotes: No one can whistle a … Continue reading
Posted in kindness, motivation, nature, quotes
Tagged "H.E. Luddock", "Winston Churchill", art, DESIGN, generosity, giving, helping, INSPIRATION, quotes, virtues
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Motivation Series: Wisdom… spread ideas!
Post 2 in the new Motivation series. Wisdom comes in all shapes and sizes. What can you share with those whose lives you touch? Todays featured quotes: A loving heart is the truest wisdom. Charles Dickens The more that you … Continue reading
Posted in motivation, nature, quotes
Tagged "Charles Dickens", "Dr. Seuss", "e.e. cummings', art, DESIGN, ideas, INSPIRATION, quotes, spread, typography, virtues, wisdom
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