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1/2/2014

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                                 "Do anything, but let it produce joy."  Walt Whitman

I thought Whitman's quote was perfect for this time of year. The holidays are behind us, the resolutions made, or the word of the year chosen. Now, it's time to put those resolutions or words to work. But I've decided that as I put my word Build to good use I am going to do it with a feeling of joy.  As I build better health habits I want to exercise with a joyful feeling.  Even if exercising isn't the thing I most want to do, I am going to try to remember how happy I will feel when I am finished or when I know that I am stronger. It's easy to feel joy when I am painting or writing but I am not always filled with joy when I look at the final product.  This year I am going to celebrate the painting no matter what the outcome.  It's easy to be disappointed in something I paint but I am going to look at each painting as a step closer to becoming the artist I want to be.
  
When you think of something that you do that produces joy, what is it?  Do you make time for this activity often?  Is it something you should do more?  This is an exciting time of year.  It is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts.  I hope that as you challenge yourself and experience new things you will always let those challenges and experiences produce joy not only for you but for those you love.  

You don't need diamonds to make your light shine brighter and brighter. It comes from knowing who you are, what you love to do, and sharing your dreams and yourself with the world.  Then it is easy to sparkle.  
                                                                                                                         Ginny
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Giggles link
1/2/2014 08:12:54 pm

I think there are ways to bring joy into almost everything we do! Such a great idea! If you don't like something, change it up ! Happiness is a choice and joy goes right along with that! If you don't like going to the gym then dance...do something different I say... Or if your painting doesn't make you happy....paint over it until it does!! If something isn't working change it up to get different results....I even did that when I was raising my daughter!! Wishing you an abundance of joy in all you do!! Drop things that make you miserable! Great post!

Hugs Giggles

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aga link
1/2/2014 10:12:15 pm

Dear Ginny. your thoughts and wisdom inspired me in so many ways through last year. Thank you so much for that! I like your painting. it is so delicate and dreamy. I wish you happy, joyful and creative 2014 and lots of love to you.

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Faye link
1/2/2014 10:15:30 pm

Beautiful greens and blues. I like the depth you got in this painting. Happy New Year.

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Linda K
1/2/2014 11:11:39 pm

really wonderful thoughts Ginny. Joy is my favorite and has been for a long time. Despite life's ups and downs I have strived to live with joy in my heart. Your painting is lovely. Dream-like. Great quote at the end of your post too. Happy PPF and 2014!

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Nicole/Beadwright link
1/3/2014 12:12:27 am

Ginny I always look forward to your blog. Your art is wonderful and you share so much of yourself through your words. Thank you

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Barbara link
1/3/2014 03:08:23 am

beautiful words that strike and art that nourishes those words. Joy is a wonderful word

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Tammie Dickerson link
1/4/2014 07:01:57 am

Wonderful message! Such a nice post :)

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Sara link
1/7/2014 03:11:13 am

"It's easy to feel joy when I am painting or writing but I am not always filled with joy when I look at the final product."

These words made me laugh. Same thing happens to me about writing. I can lost in the act of writing, but when I go back and start reading, the CRITIC emerges.I like your attitude about this:~)

"Build" is a great word for YOU:~) It fits you and I hope you will keep in your heart throughout the year and find plenty of opportunities to use it.

Happy new year, Ginny!

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