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The Magic of Wonder

4/10/2014

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                                         Always Be On The Outlook for Wonder.  E.B.White

I started this week with the intention of being open to things that amaze me and make me feel like a child again. I hoped to see them everywhere I looked.  I didn't know what to expect but I was open to whatever happened.  So far it has been a wonderful week.  Not perfect by any means - in fact fairly normal with just a few bumps in the road to make it interesting.  But I found that you can see what you are looking for if that is your intention.  I was most amazed at how people are reacting to the spring. I constantly heard people exclaiming how wonderful the sun felt.  They did everything they could to get out from the stores they were working in.  Everyone wanted a minute or two in the sun.  People have started sitting outside for lunch and the parks are filled with young and old alike.   Since it stays lighter longer I can hear the kids laughing and playing outside much later than usual.  I used to love to play outside in the spring and it seems like nothing has changed.  I felt wonder as I noticed the trees go from bare to filled with leaves in what seemed overnight.  I felt wonder when someone knocked on our door and asked if we wanted to sell our house.  I felt wonder as I heard my husband and his friends laugh as they played cards the other day.  I love the definition of wonder.  A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.  Although my intention was to spend the week being aware of wonder, I think this is an intention that I will keep forever. Won't you join me?  What fills you with wonder?

            When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                            Ginny
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Faye link
4/10/2014 09:10:00 pm

I enjoyed your post today, Ginny. Spring seems to bring hope with it. I know I feel better with the opening leaves and flower buds. Your painting is beautiful. The colors blends so well.

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S.M. Hutchins link
4/10/2014 11:08:35 pm

Wonder! I guess we both know I kind of like this word. :) Spring is definitely filling me with wonder this week. We had good April rains early this week followed by sun the last couple of days. The trees are budding. The grass is greening up. As I write this, a cardinal has just stopped by my deck for the second day in a row. Yep, it's all pretty wonderful.

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Kat link
4/10/2014 11:46:40 pm

Such a beautiful and peaceful painting Ginny, keep enjoying all your wonder filled moments, there is so much to wonder at and be grateful for!

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Giggles link
4/11/2014 07:17:07 am

I am always full of wonder!! That probably defines me. That is how I can find so much joy in small things, it's why I feel happy even with mobility issues and a bad hip. Spring is always an amazing time of hope, joy, regrowth! Wonderful painting and words as always!

Hugs and Happy Spring to you my friend!
Giggles

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Kate Robertson
4/11/2014 10:22:45 am

I love the painting. I want to walk into it and be part of the landscape. I was amazed at the simple wonder around me. I took a walk with Belle and remembered I needed to take pictures of my walk for an exercise in my Spectrum class. I thought oh nothing is blooming yet it will all be ugly but I found all sort of interesting things to photograph. I was really surprised.

Kate

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Rasz link
4/12/2014 05:53:24 am

Beautiful post and beautiful painting. Thank you for sharing your Spring with us! It is a wonderful time of year isn't it. Have a great weekend and sunshine, Rasz

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Marianne link
4/15/2014 12:54:28 am

Hello,
I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award because you and your blog has captured my attention. Thanks for the connection and the inspiration. You can find the nomination here: http://illuminationsart.wordpress.com/liebster-award/
Feel free to accept or ignore, but just wanted to give you a shout out, especially because I think you’re just so talented and everyone needs to see your work.

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aga link
4/20/2014 05:51:04 pm

Dear Ginny, what a beautifully and magically written portrait of spring. I like how colours are combined on your painting. it is a lovely piece.
Thank you for sharing those beautiful moments!

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