You see…
The gypsy girl had set off on a little getaway to spend time with family, regain balance and take a few moments to give thanks to all that is precious and wonderful in her life ~ just as is.
For her surprise, the more grateful she felt, the more she received.
She never had to wish for a thing… Wonders just came flying toward her!
She saw snow geese, swans and ducklings, playing on the lake… An eagle resting on the top of a tree… Blue herons standing skinny and tall, in the middle of the swampy grass.
Would you please remind her to bring binoculars the next time? We all can use a little help to take a closer look at the beauty surrounding us in this world!
She saw marvelous sunsets…
Mt Erie, Mt Baker and the majestic Olympic Mountain range, enveloped her on a big group hug. She felt strength. She felt safe. She felt that her heart was so wide and so vast. She felt that, like the sky, she could always fit a bit more beauty within.
The gypsy girl also paced herself and tried to not check mail or talk on the phone. All she really wanted was to be outside, playing with her camera.
But your comments kept coming…. And she kept collecting them, like seashells, washing on the shore… Each one a different surprise that brought a smile of its own. In the end, she could not resist you. She collected each word you said. She read your sweet words over and over and stored them inside an antique blue jar! She then pondered and wandered, and realized that what she really wants in life, is to share her images and stories as much as possible, for the simple joy of it. She also truly valued that you could see her soul in her Art. She finally wished that she could give each and every one of you, a photograph and a memory of this moment of connection. Sigh.
She then, remembered a quote from Isabel Allende that says:
“Give, give, give — what is the point of having experience, knowledge or talent if I don’t give it away? Of having stories if I don’t tell them to others? Of having wealth if I don’t share it? I don’t intend to be cremated with any of it! It is in giving that I connect with others, with the world and with the divine.”
But having said (and felt) that, she could only pick one winner this time! :)
And the lucky winner is *** Angel, who said *** “they are all simply soulfully beautiful…~ of course the divine padma lotus is the one that symbolizes much to my heart… bouquets of blessings, angel”
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So thank you all for stopping by and participating ~ You made this gypsy girl, very very happy!
To keep celebrating the “season of giving”, I’m going to host yet another giveaway in my next post, to promote the work of a very talented friend.
I will also be adding greeting cards and postcard series in my Etsy shop to make my work more accessible for all budgets. So stay tuned.
In the meantime, please check out this generous post from Kelly Rae. She is hosting a fundraiser and giveaway along with Jen Lemen, to put a roof over a family in Rwanda. Even the tiniest amounts can be of great support. Check it out and if you feel moved, make a donation for a good cause.
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By the way, how was your Thanksgiving Holiday? Tell me your Gratitude Stories… Or your Turkey Tales. Any images you’d like to share? You can add a link to it, if you wish. Please share.
Feeling like a winner…
November 30, 2008
These pictures are the ultimate eye candy! Wow, these are mind blowing. Beautiful!
So glad you got a chance to get away.
There was one point at thanksgiving where I was sitting with my little family feeling as though I wanted to stop time. I thought to myself, love is good. ; )
thank you for sharing this, and i love that quote! so true.
beautiful perspective alex.
i always leave here feeling loved
and grateful.
(for you!)
xoxo
mccabe
Beautiful words and beautiful pictures.
Congrats to the lucky winner!
Congrats to the very lucky winner:)! And that last image is very special — it looks like the clouds are going somewhere!
Alex,
I can’t wait to see your greeting cards. What a great idea! I bet they will be beautiful.
Jenn
Beautiful ! the colors are so wonderful I am so glad you shared !
Gorgeous images. I wish my computer screen was 10 times bigger so I could appreciate them even more.
ohhhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhh alex!~
i just now –right NOW! recieved your most splendrous gift of the padma~
it is so so– oh i cannot describe the peace it releases in my innermost heart!
it shall be hung in a very special place in my meditation space~
i wish to send you a gift of my poetry cd as a huge THANK U!!!
i am now inspired by YOU to start writing on my blog that has been set up for me almost 2 years ago!
i have been introvertly laying low w/ my heart open & my ear to the ground…allowing the Knowing to percolate…
i shall send u my link veddy soon!
please send me ur addy so i may send u my poetry cd…
bouquets of blessings with much much love & joy,
angel
www. angeliea.com
You call that “playing” with your camera? Girl, you is a pro!~ and that my friend, is work!~
LOL
Great job Gyps.
Love them all.
Congrats to the very lucky winner~~!!!
xoxo
Thank you Alex, it is the sharing & giving of our ourselves, our knowledge & gifts, stories & thoughts & experiences that makes the world go round. always honestly, always freely – just as you do.
ps: your photography is an inspiration always
Such stunning photos of your eventful getaway, dear Alex. Congrats to the lucy giveaway winner!
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