Bloom where you are

This is one of my handmade art journals.  It's created using old Christmas cards.  I think I showed the journal to you here:  http://fullfillyourdestiny.blogspot.ca/2013/12/new-year.html

So the backgrounds are all complete now I'm enjoying seeing what is blooming on the pages.  The bird in this one was clearly there.  I adore it's face.  I added the girl separately - she's so cute too!  

Overall I was super happy with the results of this one. 

I keep bouncing back and forth between this small journal and the 27 x 22 cm book.  I'm still a newbie at this so I'd say what I'm finding is the smaller pieces are more appealing to me.... besides, I'm really enjoying the 'wetter' pages so I can get well into the acrylic's and not use the inks or even watercolour for that matter some other's mainly use.  I guess that's how we find our way! 

Hoppy Easter weekend to those who celebrate

Much love,

Tam

x

My Girl

Talking 'bout my girl, my girl 

(*ear worm*)

My latest entry - the right hand side of the page only.  She was fun to create and overall I'm OK with her, she didn't turn out exactly as I was hoping.  

  

Believe and Receive...

Let's be open to abundance in all forms!  Let go of the things that have already served their purpose this week and enjoy new hope, new possibilities as opportunities are all around us if we allow ourselves to be open to receive.

Happy Lunar Eclipse days ahead!

Thanks for stopping in
Tam
x

The little things

In my last video I said I re-potted my Bonsai tree.  Here he is before the repot he has a much larger home now and is really happy!

I've had some time over the past few days to journal..

I adore how the colours came out on this one - and even the girl's funky blue hair!  I ended up painting the flowers hot pink after this was taken but this is to gives you the idea...

Years ago I fell in love with this idea, 

"The Secret to Life..... 

All you have to do is be happy.

Do you know how to do that?

Just be happy!"

This paper was in my window for years.  I decided to put it into the journal.  Funny enough the dog was not originally in this piece.  

While I was working out I peaked over to see it and there he was!  After I finished the mass sweat (yes I'm still doing Jillian Michaels cardio) I had to add him in.

Silly Google flipped the picture again...

Then I was searching the internet for a perfect quote to add to this page as it had so much extra space and I came across Donna Downey's upcoming art class and it had this quote on it... "Always believe something wonderful is about to happen."  I loved it so much I had to score it!  I've added it here and onto another project I may share later but for now here's the journal page.

It was still empty so then I added the little Book of Life... this was so fun!

I must say I think we will look back at life someday and realize it is all about the little things and how happy they make us feel.  As you know by now all you have to do is be happy!  LOL

Thanks for dropping in!

Tam

xo

PS.  I got a kick out of a Napoleon Hill video I was watching while making this art.  He said to take 5 minutes every morning and have a good belly laugh.  He said something along the lines of "be sure you aren't in the company of others" as you do this!  LOL 

PPS.  May you have a good belly laugh today!

RIP Nelson Mandela

 

We are so blessed to have shared space with this man. 

 

 

 

This is one of my largest wishes for you - May you live the life you are capable of living.

Much love,

Tam

xo

 

PS.  My other wishes?  May you live a life filled with love, laughter, happiness and peace.

Eternally guided

I was first introduced to Rumi's poem "The Guest House" from a reading by Lilias Folan at a Yoga conference a few years ago.  It was so comforting and so applied to what I had learnt about myself over the years.

I have, in past, suffered from pretty severe depression (I was actually stuck there for years).  One day during this time of suffering a girlfriend said to me, "It's the best thing that could happen!  Depression is such a blessing!"

I thought she was nuts - dropped off the deep end... riding the short bus... loosing her shit.....

I wondered, "How the hell can depression be a blessing?"  It took me a few years, but I finally got it - without knowing or understanding true pain can we truly appreciate what the other side feels like. 

She was so right - you can not have up without down, right without left, incorrect and truth... it's relative.  For us to really appreciate living an abundant life we need to live it's flipside.

I've also learned that happiness takes work.  

This knowing took me so many years to understand. 

I think that's why "The Guest House" made such an impression on me like no other. 

May it do the same for you,
Namaste,
Tammy


THE GUEST HOUSE

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.

Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

~Rumi

My wish for you is eternal guidance

Oh Limitless Being

Do you understand that you really are limitless?   That it is you who sets the rules and regulations for your life? 

So many people blame someone else for their experience.  They give away their power and not allow themselves to thrive onward.  Sadly they have already given up.  They have forgotten how to connect.  They have forgotten life is not static.

They have become a slave to the mind (and even worse some to the cell phone... can't put the dang thing down when it sends a text notification they have to respond.  They can't help themselves...oops ... where'd that rant come from?  LOL  OK, ok, ... right now ....back on track..)

Our mind constantly lies to us.  It teaches us that we have a body, feelings, thoughts, time, space and limits. 

We are far more than these things.

If we can silence the mind we can discover this truth.  You my friend are a timeless, spaceless, witnessing being, one of spiritual abundance riding around in a physical body.

Here's an exercise to work with.  In meditation repeat the ancient words of Nisaradatta, "I am That" repetitively.

Notice how the mind will attempt to fill in the ____that_____. 

Go beyond the lies of the mind and discover the quality of all that "I am".

Remember who you really are.

Do not give up.  You are here to have a glorious experience.

You're only limitations are those you set for yourself.

Reach beyond your limitations with me & let's enjoy this ride!

 

 

.. not necessarily in Warrior 3, although it is super fun and be forewarned it may make you smile! 

 

A Place to be Free

When I was a kid we used to have a tree fort.  I loved that place as the magical center of the universe in those years.  Truth be told it was my brother's fort, but I used to love to climb up into it myself.

We lived on a hobby farm which had 4 acres of land.  Behind the house you would walk down a ginormous hill and at the bottom was the Dunford's rickety old fence which lead to where their dairy cattle grazed.  Just inside their fence was a huge Maple tree.  My Dad & brother built two platforms in the tree.  I remember how scared I was to climb to the top platform.

The memories of that tree always bring me such peace and happiness.  The years may have had challenges for other reasons, but for the moment in time it brought so much joy. 

We need to rekindle these feelings as adults. 

We need not be SO serious all the time.  And the places that bring these joys need not cost a lot of money, nor be far away.  (I mean, come on, I adore the Caribbean but I can't go there today.)

What places can you go to bring about the feelings of joy, playfulness in your life?  Where can you go back to basics where the simplest things made your heart sing?

If you don't have an answer, you're homework my friend is to find it.

You seriously need to.

Wishing you much more love & abundant play!
Tam
xo

PS.  Sending you the best eagle arms, warrior hug... ready.....

 

Life - an affirmation to help you through it

oh and the silliest ending....(to the video - not to life!) LOL Enjoy, Tammy

Psychic Voicemail and a gift for you

Good Morning, I was sitting outside this morning enjoying my coffee and the milder temperature when I had an overwhelming urge to call my Sister-in-law.

She came into my mind so strongly.

I went indoors and picked up the phone.

As I looked to see the caller ID who had called here some 40 minutes prior?

You got it!

If this keeps up we'll never have to actually use the phone.

NASA did a study which found that our thoughts can travel a minimum of 250,000 miles. There's even more reason for us to stay positive and fully understand what we think affects 'ALL'.

Keep this in mind along your journey today.

Wishing you peace and abundance,
Tammy

PS. I'm going to be launching First Hand Miracles; a quote collection on February 25th. Here's a sneak peak at what you will find in the book:



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Fresh Beginnings

Wishing you all the best for 2007
May it be full of abundance, joy, health and miracles!

Please enjoy this link from Mr. Fire, the Free Gifts

This information continues to bring joy and amazement into my life. May you find a similar experience. May 2007 see all of your dreams realized!

Namaste,
TL-C