Title: Koi
Size: 12 x 18 inches
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Artist: betsisanders 2014
Another sleepless night.
Iyanla wrote: “Unfortunately, the standards of modern lifestyles have taught us that to be alone, to be quiet, is bad, frightening, and most of all, not normal. You must be willing to translate being “by yourself” to being “with yourself.” When you are with yourself you receive the blessing of enlightenment. Being with yourself is a time of sacred aloneness.”
It is during the wee hours of dawn that I am completely alone with my thoughts. I actually look forward to these quiet mornings when I can fully be in solitude, where I pray the 20 mysteries of the rosary, or sit and stare at my computer, try to find some inspiration and type away my thoughts and feelings, which most often leads to crying. After which… I find myself empty, lighter and stronger. Ready to face whoever or whatever. I know I am never really alone. HE is always guiding me and looking after me. I find my strength in Him who picks us up and carries us through life. Thank you Lord.
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The koi fish is able to swim and travel upstream despite heavy currents. It is known to have very powerful life force. Good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage ambition and perseverance are the characteristics associated with the koi. Koi fishes are favorite subjects of artists. Most people display their koi fish paintings or sculptures in the middle of their living rooms, entry ways or porches.
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