Receive

Receive, acrylic, 16"x 24"

Receive
http://www.zazzle.com/recieve_magnet-147784211840667698

Receive, to be open to what comes your way.

Too often we are giving, giving so often and so much that we are left empty. We are not taught to receive gifts or compliments. Loosen up your tight grip on what you feel is right or wrong or even polite.

Let yourself receive the rewards or gifts that come your way. There is no shame in doing so. Of course with all gifts there are the Thanks Yous and gratitude's. Learn to be gracious in your receiving and let others have a turn at giving.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

April

April......It's April already.  La Bonne Vie!!!

How did it become April 11th already!!! I have been so busy with trips and holiday's that I completely let this month come in without a celebration.....

Welcome April.

April is poetry month, so just in time a springtime poem:

Springtime

By Théophile Gautier
Look at the boughs,
How white they are,
It’s snowing flowers!
Scoffing at the rain,
The sun dries
The weepy willow.
And the sky reflects
In the violets
Its pure colors…
The fly opens its wings
And the dragonfly
With the golden pupils,
And the wasp-like corset,
Unfolding its silky wings,
Has resumed its flight.
The water happily babbles,
The tiny fish wriggles
It’s Springtime again!


April, the name of this lovely and exciting month is derived from Aprilis, a Roman analogue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and death.  Her many spells are of Passion and devotions to the dead.
April's healing properties, Return the balance of nerves, cleanse and strengthen. I like that a lot, my nerves from my brain to my toes are still healing. I am at level 12 or a 24 level healing program...
The communal event is dancing around the Maypole, funny I thought that would be in May!!, but it represents the Tree of Life, ( surprise, its also the meaning of cleaning your house).
Aprils color: Crimson, green, brown
Flower: Sweet pea, daisy
Gem: Diamond
Listen to April...her music is in the wind, her spirit is in our hearts, and her message is Love.
Be Inspired,
~jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

Mail art project, Plant

Plant/ Patience

Mail Art Project
Today and Tomorrow
postcard
created by artist
Jean Hart

Patience/ Plant
Plant your seeds in fertile ground and then have faith that they will grow.
When you plant your seeds whether they are for the garden or for your life's garden, know that with every seed planted you must have patience. The seeds need time to grow on their own, so when the conditions are right they will sprout and grow in the warmth of the sun. Give the seeds what they need, no more no less. Then let them go. Have faith that whether it is a tomato or an idea, if it is right for you it will flower and grow. Plant, plant, plant. You must plant in order to receive the harvest.

100 Slips of Good Intentions

100 Slips of Good Intentions,

"People will repeat what they think they heard"......
Oh, yes they will. If you ever have to start a conversation with,"Don't tell anyone..." than you should think about not telling anyone yourself.


Twin Wishes, Acrylic, by Jean Hart

 As much as you would like to reveal yourself to the world. Be just a little shy. Revealing too much too soon is risky. Reveal only as much of the story as you are comfortable having the whole world to know. For as much as you wish people could keep your secrets, they don't.
Let your life reveal your truth, let your actions speak loudly and Reveal no secrets you were asked to keep.

That's what journals are for:

Those wonderful secrets that lay deep in my hearts, or those desires and dreams that have not yet come to light.



I start every journal with the first page I write.

"I must have died and passed on to the next life. If I haven't. You are trespassing into my inner most thoughts and I'm owe no one apologies for anything written here that might upset or hurt anyone's feelings"

You have a right to your feelings, your words, whether they are kind and loving or painful. These pages are moments in time when you are at your most authentic. I need that, and I need to know that I don't have to explain them to anyone. They are true to me at that time.

Journaling has helped me work out projects in my life, in creativity, in my space and health. Often I have reread them and felt they were truly a gift to myself.

Out of chaos digital art by Jean Hart

 There are other times when I write with such force and determination and in need of help or guidance. When I write about things that may just be too strong. I will burn these pages and offer them up to the heavens for help. This secures me that I can be as honest and open in my writing and have no fear that someone will come along and read these pages. This too is necessary sometimes.

Reveal yourself to yourself. Be open and honest and forgiving.

Then Release It.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

100 slips of good intentions



100 slips of Good Intentions by Jean Hart

 100 slips of Good Intentions ......."Guidance and answers are all around you, just be aware."

Yes, I feel this is true. Have you ever been wondering around thinking about something and someone tells you, "I 've been thinking about that too."
Just last week Kerry and I were traveling around the back roads and we took a road that was unmarked. He said, "I'm not sure if this is the right road, but I want to get over there." Sure enough, a little while later we came to the sign and it was the road he wanted. Kerry says to me, " I sure like being in your Universe."
Ha, Ha, Ha....it's the Universe I have lived in my whole life. It's the Universe of asking, being grateful, and saying Thank You. You see, I believe you can have what you want. Maybe not when you ask, but it will come. Sometimes mountains have to be moved and people shifted to come to you so you get what you want.
So am I lucky or just more aware?
Be Inspired,
~Jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

365 Days of living

365 Days of Living.......

Winter has returned just in time to still say its winter....Tomorrow is the first day of Spring~!~! But looking around my house all I see is snow.
Once when I was feeling really snowed in and depressed because winter was lasting much too long, I decided I needed to embrace the snow. So I went outside and made a snow labyrinth. This really was fun to do and  I challenge you to do something creative with the snow in your yard too. I don't see it melting away before spring gets here.

Winter can last until April where I live. Its a time for reading. Its a time to stimulate your brain. I like to check out new magazines that I don't usually read. Just so I don't become bored with the usually ideas.

Here's a magazine I picked up last week, "The Mental Floss, Where knowledge junkies get their fix". Well how could I resist!!! or you can go to mental floss.com for their online magazine.

One of the article's I will share is about Hallmarks best selling Mother's Day Card....this card has been a best seller since 1939!!!

Being an artists who turns her canvas artwork into note cards, I found this interesting. What are people buying and buying and buying for over 50 years???

It's the Pansy Card. A sweet little cart filled with pansy's, with a note that reads, "To Let You Know I'm Thinking Of You". What's on the inside , "Pansies always stand for thoughts-at least that's what folks say. So this just comes to show my thoughts are there with you today."

SWEET, SWEET, SWEET.

You can bet I will be painting pansies some time soon.

I would never have known this if I didn't pick up a unfamiliar magazine.

"Stimulate your brain. Don't allow  yourself to become bored with life."

this from the little book of 365 ways to energize your life.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

Leap Day, Not Just Another Day

Happy Leap Year!!!!!! An Extra Day all day long......
I just want to celebrate another day of living......isn't there a song like that,....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-cZiu8osE8&feature=related

Yes that will keep me tapping all through the day.......this very cold, windy, snowy day.
Life is for living, and to celebrate I have flowers for all of you,

They're wild flowers, for you should let your spirit run just a little wild today.
Today you should eat yummy treats.....forget that diet, forget the scale and forget all the I shouldn't, I can't, I wouldn't, blah, blah, blah.
Just one bit then.......

Go fishing, take the day off.......don't tell anyone I said that.....but truly go outside, feel the wind, the sun, the rain....even the snow.

If there's lots of snow make a snow labyrinth.


Did you know...that according to folklore, Women get to propose marriage on this day, but, of course, nowadays ladies can propose all year if they want to. .....Lady's if your wanting to get married to that special one, it's okay to ask today......but I warn you, that first anniversary is a long wait.......if you marry on a leap year.
Have fun with this day, enjoy it, and be spontaneous.
Be Inspired,
~Jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

TWELVE THINGS I WANT TO CELEBRATE AND CHERISH ABOUT MYSELF THIS YEAR.

This project really is about you, researching things about you that you really like.
 Starting with uploading a picture of yourself. I turned 56 years old this year. Not bad considering I almost did not make it. So here is my sign, my validation that I made it to 56!!
The second thing you will have to choose after you upload the picture, chose a font that you truly like to write this list with.
3. Write out 12 things that you really, honestly, truly want to celebrate about yourself.
This is not a list of things you want to change about yourself, or even a list of things you are working on about yourself. These are the things you say about yourself with humble pride.
I say 12 for 12 months of the year. We are researching ourselves, it could be that you haven't realized some of the wonderful traits you have yet. Leave room for growth, and recognition.
 When I started this list, I was alittle set back and did not know what it was that I liked about me without sounding conceded. So I started with the Alphabet and created a "Alphabet from the Hart" . Trust me I'm not all these things but the exercise loosened up my imagination so I could see myself better.

Alphabet from the Hart

Appreciate what you have. Be yourself. Create your own life. Dream big. Embrace life. Friendships are golden. Give thanks often. Help others. Imagine. Jump for joy. Know yourself. Love with all your heart. Meditate often. Never say never. Open your mind to new ideas. have Patience. Quietly sit still. Relax and breath deeply. Seize the day.  Trust the universe. Value your family. Wish on a fallen star. be Xtraodenary. Yearn for something better and have a zest for life.


Find new words that describe you, have fun with this.
Be Inspired,
~Jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

New Inspirational Note Cards

New Inspirational Note Cards...
The New Year has started off nicely. With the printing of my new book, Imagine, Dreams Do Come True and new Inspirational Note Cards. I would say that Water Dragon has me moving.
 Here are just some of the new cards
I now offer.

Inspiration, original painting by Jean Hart with a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt
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Marshes original painting by Jean Hart and quote
http://www.zazzle.com/the_marshes_card-137545339179024142

Be Inspired,
~Jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1

Love Lives On

Love lives on.. and on....

My husband gave my this beautiful red rose to me last night on Valentine's Day. It is a symbol of our long lasting love. A love that has endured over 34 years.

But it is the card that drew me to tears.

I reads like this:

"I like what we've got.

You just don't find it every day- the love, the chemistry, the comfort that we have together... I know your moods, and you know mine, yet I'm always intrigued by what's going on in your head and in your heart.

Everything about you feels right. It says "home" to me.  It says, "This is where I belong." I love what we've got, because it's all I've ever wanted, and I want it to last forever."

                                 Happy Valentine's Day

Aha, that is all I have to say about love today.

Be inspired,

~Jean

www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1