Music Love

My soul loves music.  That is one thing I know for a fact.  Times of struggle, times of pain, times of great elation...music is there.  It accentuates a mood, or it raises you up higher.  Music helps to figure out what in the world you are feeling sometimes.  I am eternally grateful for music.  I grew up around musicians, and married an amazing musician!  I know my life is complete when I open my heart to the music.  The beauty of its universal language is astounding.  It does not matter if there are words that you can understand, and actually it does not matter if there are words at all.  The melodies, the harmonies, the waves of audible gold fly on into my heart and soul...bringing me back to bliss.  Thank you music, thank you musicians, I love you more than words can express. 

Art is Love

"Love Revolution" digital artwork by Serena 

I have taken for granted how much art has to offer. Ever since I was a child, and was able to hold a crayon and draw, I have been creating art. It was something that offered so much peace and enjoyment as a child.  In times of frustration, or extreme happiness, art was there for me. It helped me to express my feelings, where words fell short. It helped me find solace, when I could not make sense of anything else around me in the world.  Drawing and painting became an essential part of me. Whether it was practical or not, I knew I loved art, and would strive for a life where I would be free to express my creativity endlessly.

As I grew older, and took on the infamous adult responsibilities, I started to forget about how much I love art. I forgot how art was my eternal therapist, never criticizing or judging me, just there for me, to listen and help me see things in a new light. I was so busy, trying to live the life I was told was the life I needed to strive for, that I forgot about the things that brought me great joy as a child. I still knew that part of myself, but it was as if that part of me, was kind of locked up, while I was trying to sort out life.

My heart sings because after several years of art silence, I have rediscovered my love. I have returned to the sweet embrace of art. I see it everywhere, not just paintings and photographs...but in the clouds, in a hairstyle, in words, in ideas, in buildings, in nature...art is everywhere! It accentuates life, and adds to the beauty that is all around. Art can express so many different thoughts and ideas. Art can be whatever you need it to be. I know that I will always remember the joy that art brings. I will never again forget my roots, my joy, my love of art!

Breathe

"Blue Lagoon" original artwork by Serena

Days run together like droplets of water going down a storm drain.  Life can seem so busy, so rushed, and before you know it, many years have passed by.  You are left wondering, "where did the time go?".  If we forget to stop and enjoy life, we are hardly living in my opinion.  Like a robot without the mechanical parts...walking around, going through the motions, but never really stopping to appreciate all those little things, that add up and can change your whole perspective.  I feel the key to waking up and really living your life, is mindfulness...being conscious of what you are doing and what you are thinking in every moment.  One's mind simply needs to go where it wants.  Don't let all those worries and what-ifs plague your otherwise wonderful day.  Because there is absolutely nothing to gain in worrying about something. You will only gain ill health for yourself.  So there is the challenge...live your life, being mindful and conscious about your every thought and every action...and let go of stress and worry. Appreciate life and you will feel life appreciating you right back.  First step: Breathe...enjoy the simple yet complex act of breathing :)