i am turning 44 on sunday... 44!!!
44 things i've learnt so far:
1. being creative can be incredibly healing & soothing
2. following my guts takes me on amazing, interesting adventures
3. it's ok to be happy with a quiet life
4. paying attention is key to my inspiration
5. i'm a loner
6. my mind is far too busy
7. being insatiably curious is a wonderful quality
8. aging is not for sissies'
9. i cannot get enough "arting" time
10. i LOVE mon Laviste
11. nature is where i recharge
12. exploring (ideas, places, techniques) is my greatest joy
13. writing in my journal allows the day
to flow, gets rid of jamming thoughts, shuts my lizard up
14.there is still so much i want to figure out & do
15. connecting deeply with people makes my heart sing
16. so does chocolate
17. i cannot walk out of an art supply store, a hardware store or a stationary shop empty handed
18. living by the ocean is a gift, every day
19. i'm a tea snob
20. happiness is an inside job
21. being gentle with myself is far more constructive than self berating
22. i have commitment issues
23. yoga works for me, on so many levels
24. carrying a camera makes me look differently, more thoroughly
25. so far i've been too scared to paint a self portrait
26. i have a very strange & complicated relationship with time
27. in life there are really good days, dull days & really bad days… they all pass
28. i will never stop drinking coffee
29. being kind is always a better choice than wanting to be right
30. i cannot read a manual or follow instructions
31. i learn by doing
32. i love learning
34. the little girl inside of me will always be there
35. a deep, meaningful women gathering is the best therapy
36. having Pax in my life is a treat everyday
37. becoming an artist is the steepest learning curve i've ever tackled
38. some days i feel like i'm from another planet
39. i don't believe in coincidence
40. i've always thought age brings wisdom… not necessarily
41. there is a time for seeking inspiration outside (looking at other artist's art, searching the net, going to exhibitions) & then there is a time to close it all down, go inside & find my own story
42. i will never stop buying books or photography material
43. my home is my sanctuary
44. i am here now, deeply grateful.
Oh Anne.. I am grateful of your wonderful sharing of your 44 things.. But more I am grateful to have you in my life. Despite the distance we are so close.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful list.. Congrats!! You are (almost) 44 and so rayonnante in the world. I love you my friend❤
wow Anne. Really beautiful and really moving. So much of it resonates. Thank you. Have a wonderful birthday XXX
Delete44 seems like a super cool number! I'm so glad for number 3 and 5: it makes me feel less alien and weird, knowing I'm not alone with this way of life.
ReplyDeleteCaro hit the nail on the head: you are RAYONNANTE!
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ReplyDeleteShew! That was beautiful sharing! Thanks Anne. Have a beautiful day....lots and lots of love!
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