Creative Inspirations - [2pw]
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Following up on my three words yesterday.
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PARADISE ISLE by eon .
PARADISE ISLE paradise / n 1: any place of complete bliss and delight and peace [syn: eden, / nirvana, heaven, promised land, Shangri-la] / 2: a heavenly place (peaceful and beautiful) where those who / are favored by the gods can go when they die [syn: Elysium, / Elysian Fields, Valhalla] Source: Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) Paradise \Par”adise\, n. [OE. & F. paradis, L. paradisus, fr. / Gr. para`deisos park, paradise, fr. Zend pairida[=e]za an / inclosure; pairi around (akin to Gr. ?) + diz to throw up, / pile up; cf. Skr. dih to smear, and E. dough. Cf. Parvis.] / 1. The garden of Eden, in which Adam and Eve were placed / after their creation. 2. The abode of sanctified souls after death. To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise. —Luke / xxiii. 43. It sounds to him like her mother’s voice, Singing in / Paradise. —Longfellow. 3. A place of bliss; a region of supreme felicity or delight; / hence, a state of happiness. The earth Shall be all paradise. —Milton. Wrapt in the very paradise of some creative vision. / —Beaconsfield. 4. (Arch.) An open space within a monastery or adjoining a / church, as the space within a cloister, the open court / before a basilica, etc. 5. A churchyard or cemetery. [Obs.]—Oxf. Gloss. Grains of paradise. (Bot.) See Melequeta pepper, under / Pepper. Paradise bird. (Zo[“o]l.) Same as Bird of paradise. Among / the most beautiful species are the superb (Lophorina / superba); the magnificent (Diphyllodes magnifica); and / the six-shafted paradise bird (Parotia sefilata). The / long-billed paradise birds (Epimachin[ae]) also include / some highly ornamental species, as the twelve-wired / paradise bird (Seleucides alba), which is black, yellow, / and white, with six long breast feathers on each side, / ending in long, slender filaments. See Bird of paradise / in the Vocabulary. / Paradise grackle (Zo[“o]l.), a very beautiful bird of New / Guinea, of the genus Astrapia, having dark velvety / plumage with brilliant metallic tints. Paradise nut (Bot.), the sapucaia nut. See Sapucaia nut. / [Local, U. S.] Paradise whidah bird. (Zo[“o]l.) See Whidah. Paradise \Par”adise\, v. t. / To affect or exalt with visions of felicity; to entrance; to / bewitch. [R.]—Marston. Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (2003-OCT-10) Paradise Paradise is a subsystem (a set of packages) developed to / implement inter-processes, inter-tasks and inter-machine / communication for Ada programs under Unix. This subsystem / gives the user full access to files, pipes, sockets (both / Unix and Internet) and pseudo-devices. Paradise has been ported to Sun, DEC, Sony MIPS, / Verdex compiler, DEC compiler, Alsys/Systeam compiler. Version 2.0 of the library. E-mail: / <paradise-info>. (1992-09-30) Source: U.S. Gazetteer (1990) Paradise, CA (town, FIPS 55520) / Location: 39.75641 N, 121.60433 W / Population (1990): 25408 (11633 housing units) / Area: 48.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 95969 / Paradise, KS (city, FIPS 54325) / Location: 39.11455 N, 98.91756 W / Population (1990): 66 (36 housing units) / Area: 0.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 67658 / Paradise, MI / Zip code(s): 49768 / Paradise, NV (CDP, FIPS 54600) / Location: 36.08082 N, 115.13360 W / Population (1990): 124682 (63924 housing units) / Area: 123.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Paradise, PA (CDP, FIPS 57840) / Location: 40.00677 N, 76.12230 W / Population (1990): 1043 (374 housing units) / Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 17562 / Paradise, TX / Zip code(s): 76073 / Paradise, UT (town, FIPS 57850) / Location: 41.56761 N, 111.83321 W / Population (1990): 561 (173 housing units) / Area: 2.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Paradise / a Persian word (pardes), properly meaning a “pleasure-ground” or / “park” or “king’s garden.” (See EDEN.) It came in / course of time to be used as a name for the world of happiness / and rest hereafter (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 12:4; Rev. 2:7). For / “garden” in Gen. 2:8 the LXX. has “paradise.”
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Peace, I Give To You by smile4me
Ophelia seeks peace within amidst a brewing storm. You can view and buy my other “Peace I Give To You” creations from my Zazzle Gallery:
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The Gift of Learning by Pip Gerard
I was watching the movie “The Ultimate Gift” listening to the character played by James Garner talking to his grandson when he said… ‘Learning is a gift… even if pain is your teacher”. As soon as the words had finished coming out of his mouth I honestly said out loud – YES!! Immediately I was blown away by the quote and I wrote it down and thought about its meaning for weeks. I’ve never felt so affected by a sentence before. Upon reflecting this quote I found quite confronting to realise that I spent my twenties doing everything to avoid and “run away” from my emotional pain.. Now in my 30s I’ve realised that pain was essential for me to be a more caring, less-judgemental and forgiving person. Pain seems to show us the truth in others… the truth that all people, no matter what’s on the outside… have a heart capable of breaking on the inside. It gives me great comfort that I can now view the grief of my brothers death as somewhat of a gift to me – rather than nothing but a loss FEATURED IN Prize Challenges GROUP / FEATURED IN Creative Inspirations / FEATURED IN YOU’RE ACCEPTED GROUP / FEATURED IN FIRST THINGS GROUP / FEATURED IN TYPOGRAPHY GROUP / FEATURED IN THE ART OF PAIN GROUP t-shirt available .
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sunset profile by Hollie Nass
2 layers blended using photoshop
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Cute Humorous Inspirational Motivational Post For Teachers by Swisstoons
This design is dedicated to problem-solvers…forward thinkers….those who stand apart…who look for new ways to solve old problems…who refuse to be ordinary. You’ll find lots more Swisstoons cartoon products, including magnets, postcards, and shirts at my Zazzle gallery ”:http://www.zazzle.com/onesie_for_a_baby_with_personality_shirt-235232957121280773?gl=Swisstoons&group=baby&lifeStyle=all&rf=238575599056059205
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Good and Evil - Two Sides of the Coin by Andrew Mark
This is an image representing the cover up of emotion. So many people put on the face of beauty and happiness but inside are rotting and hating. They hide this hate and destruction with a painted face of joy. This is not to be seen as ‘demonic’ in any way. The original picture was taken by liquid-venus Comments and critiques are welcome. Layers: 17 / Hours: 7
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Through a Child's Eyes by john graf
This is from a series of stills I did for a short video. A child sees someone who needs her bear more than she does. All the parents can do is say “get away from that lady..shes filthy” You can see the little video here if you want to. Turn up the sound a bit. :o) http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/59/some_peoples_lives_homeless_project.html?cat=47
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There are many stories that we hear. Some we believe others we don’t. However I believe we can learn from everything that comes to our minds. The Bible talks of The Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve. Perhaps this is a true story or perhaps it is a story from someone’s imagination. There is another story that is gaining some interest and it is the story of Lilith. The story claims that Lilith was the first created woman and like Adam she was formed from the soil. That she quiet naturally thought of herself as Adam’s equal and demanded of Adam to treat her as such. However Adam didn’t see Lilith as an equal and in sexual intimacy demanded Lilith to take the lower or subservient position. Lilith was outraged at this and would not allow herself to be controlled by Adam. This then caused Adam to complain to God that Lilith was evil and dangerous. Lilith fled the Garden of Eden and was never to return. The story goes that God then created a subservient woman in Eve and that Lilith coupled with Devils and created evil children. I believe that this story can teach us much about modern day life. That we can further build on this story to create a positive message for mankind. I believe that all people are equal in their hearts and souls..that material life can create rankings and status but that in ultimate reality it is all an illusion. For most of humanity we have judged according to gender, race, material wealth etc. However true peace and joy comes from no judgement and no competition fears. I feel that our lives today are especially tainted with how we view women. I believe that many men fear women and in their fear try to control them. They attempt to act in ways that project superiority over the females in their lives. I believe lust and sexuality are perfect examples of this fear. However I believe whenever any person attempts to control another or put themselves above another they don’t feel full passion for life. I believe that at a deep level the Lilith character knew of this rule of life and energy. That she knew Adam would not feel God fully by dominating another person. A truly peaceful and powerful person is one who surrenders control of life. Who respects all of life from plants to animals to other people. This person receives energy and beauty from all things in his/her life and is in harmony with him/herself and God. Why would any man want to be with a woman who he needs to control or exert superiority over??? Surely the best union of any two people is where they both respect each other fully. Where they can give each other total freedom as they trust each other equally and perfectly. Even in sexual intimacy this rule applies. Once a couple surrender any need to control the encounter or each other true bliss is achieved. In surrendering their mind’s control they allow their heart’s energy to direct the encounter. To give and receive pleasure equally. Could it be that Lilith could see far into the future and that modern society needs to believe in Lilith more than in Eve??? I am hopeful at least in a small way that this website will continue with the message of Lilith. It is my intention that the models depicted in our galleries will project an image of style passion and grace..that their eyes will speak the truth that they are secure and empowered women who value everyone but need no one. taken from the philosophy section of my website www.bodylinecal.com
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Wisdom by Tony Ryan
The model in this pic is very emotionally sensitive. I come across many in my photo shoots who have this sensitivity. However most have been conditioned to rely on their looks as their sole gift. Therefor many do not think of themselves as overly intelligent. I believe that sensitive people have access to incredible wisdom if they open their minds to their hearts. Further I see wisdom as true intelligence as it is intuited rather than learnt. This particular shot to me portrays the depth of feeling and wisom that this women has access to. I am really passionate about running workshops pertaining to images such as these. I have set up a group to promote and feature these workshops. / Empowered Beauty / Also please visit my personal website www.leapoffaith.com.au
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Lynn & Lang by Terry Hinkle
These two women represent the human potential of the highest creative Yin-Yang Energy. The Yin-Yang represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle of the well-known symbol represents “everything”, while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies, called “yin” (black) and “yang” (white). Yin and Yang are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other. The “yin” is considered to be dark, passive, cold, contracting, and weak, and the “yang” would be bright, active, hot, expanding, and strong. The shape of the yin and yang sections of the symbol, actually gives you a sense of the continual movement of these two energies, yin to yang and yang to yin, causing everything to happen: just as things expand and contract, and temperature changes from hot to cold. The two energies combined can create and transmute anything. This is a mixed media piece of pencil, marker, charcoal, and chalk pastel on soft fiber paper.
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'We Are One...' by Scott Bricker
we know it, but don’t seem to care… {this piece was uploaded first about 8mo. ago w/o music, thought that the music was ‘right’ for it, now… the ‘divine’ is also in the ‘personal’, in Life…} Here’s a great music video to go with the image….. / Didn’t need to ask / Don’t know the reason / Everything that I believe / Is right here Not thinkin’ bout tomorrow / Couldn’t catch it if I tried / World is spinning too fast / So I’ll wait ‘til it comes to me I am you / You are me / We are one / Take me in your arms / And flow through me / I’ll flow through you Steal my breath away / Cause I’m so moved by you / Deeper than I ever thought / Was possible, was possible, it’s everything, oh Difference between me and you / It’s all in where your heart lies / And every day’s another chance / So let’s get it right I am you / You are me / We are one / Take me in your arms / And flow through me / I’ll flow through you Did you lose yourself out there / Did you lose faith and give up / Don’t turn away and hide yourself Cause there’s a friend to make along the way / We are the heartbeat and our souls speak / And all the beauty I have ever dreamed / Is right here in front of me, oh Is right here in front of me, oh I am you / And you are me / We are one / Take me in your arms / And flow through me / I’ll flow through you ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Apo3Dhack ~ 6000×9000px @300ppi please use larger view thanks for the look, my friends! / / Serious Fun Studios ~ fractal art images and photography Fractal Art Prints & Products by SBricker @ Zazzle fractal art by SBricker @ devientART Scott Bricker at Fine Art America Scott Bricker’s art at Art Wanted.com
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"Spewing Truths" by joshua bloch
oil on canvas 24” x 48” inspired by Rev. Wright 2008 / I was truly amazed that more people didn’t understand or appreciate the Rev. Wrights statements. How is it that some truths are still too hard for people to hear? Even if some of his statements were “over the top” did not the discussion of those topics help free speech? The sad part is that overt racism in America gets less attention than overt honesty.
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I believe that avoiding pain and restriction is the fuel that creates suffering in humanity. Especially now there are so many influences to think positive. However how can anyone truly be a positive person if they are hiding and avoiding the negative emotions within themselves.
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Motherhood......Baby Anthea and Mum by Reynaldo
2009 Acrylic on 140 lb. Watercolour paper 18×24” This is the second collaboration with the brilliant and talented artist, poet, writer Australian Beauty Anthea Slade And the 6th Painting of a 40 painting/drawings, poem, stories, Celebrating Womanhood, am may I add it is a pleasure working with Anthea. Mother Her mind incisive and fast / Her strength a mountain / Courage her middle name and her last / She taught me so much / My mother pragmatic from the start / Me philosophical by heart / When as a child I asked her what I should do? / She said I have given you a good mind, / so think for yourself. Her intellect so penetrating / She bought her books of law / Although she never started / Her mind was insatiable / Always begging for more. / At school in her exams / She was the top 8 in her state / So clarified, so defined, articulate and wise. She was so pretty, her hair so golden / Her features fine / My mothers name is joy / She was the same by nature / She sang to me as a baby / A voice like an angel…even more / She read to me as a child / and taught me the love of words / She drew pretty ladies / and gave me the love of feminine grace / and a passion for art. (Thank you) Her love of my father was passionate and rare / Their charisma together burned on my memory / My father admired and loved her so… / Admiration was the first ingredient of their love / Their IQ was identical and it was high / His inner strength danced with her courage / as his masculine beauty complimented / her feminine grace…so divine. As a young child I witnessed their love / built on passion and respect / My dad held my sensitive heart / in his gentle hand… / My mother shaped my strength / My father taught me nurture / and unconditional love / My mother taught me to stand up / and to spread my creative and intellectual wings / She made me strong enough / so I could be sensitive always. She possessed that rare quality: Courage / My mother was never afraid / to stand up and speak her mind / Conformity was never her mode… / Pioneer, revolutionary was more in line / and gave this to me as a birthright. / She gave me permission to flourish in / my own sunshine and not be afraid to speak / Be different and explore and live true / to my inner voice, my inner knowing… In my early thirties I interviewed her for my / autobiography and my heart swelled with / Pride at the person she was, / the history, the story and the wisdom / she had lived and passed on. / She told me I was the sensitive one / and softness she knew needed / protection and so she challenged me to / strengthen my inside and taught / me that I must look after my inner child (my inner child still dances) My mother encouraged me to pursue an education / To question, to explore, to flourish / To push the boundaries of convention, / To disrupt the wrong and unjust / and to pass on my learning and wisdom / She taught me not to settle for mediocre / and strive and struggle to reach my potential. When she saw my art begin to blossom / and the words explode from my mind as / a teenager she did not try to stop / them or control them… / With pride in her heart she encouraged / me to follow my heart and my dream / She placed no limits or restrictions / on my imagination. Oh that I love her there can be no doubt / She was my role model of woman / and showed me the dynamic / and pure love of a woman for a man / and she chose a beauty in my father. / I admire and I adore her / Inside my heart I know she loves me too / And this is the foundation of my esteem / …a woman of intellect, brilliance and generosity / Joy so beautiful…Joy so wise Although we do not always see eye to eye / We can communicate, challenge and provoke / and reach a better place then we started / We question each other and then we take flight / I am thankful always to my mother she taught / me acceptance of difference encouraged me to / be a freethinker and a creative… / And she taught me the best you can be in life is / kind. Poem by Anthea Slade
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parallel dimension by shadowlee
using photoshop, incendia The idea of another dimension – or MORE than one other dimension – has been theorized for many years, and is a cornerstone of many religions. Indeed, even Albert Einstein speculated about the possibility of the existence of a parallel universe. A scientific article entitled “The Universe’s Unseen Dimensions,” released in August, 2000, postulates that we may actually have scientific proof of other dimensions within the next 10 years! Proof such as this will not only rock the scientific community, but will undoubtedly also shed new light on many currently unexplainable paranormal events.
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A Flurry of Butterflies by Reynaldo
2006 Acrylic on Canvas 30×40” A Flurry of Butterflies was Feautred in / Art For The World 24 Nov 09 A Flurry of Butterflies was Featured in / Impressionism Cafe 03 Dec 09 I was recovering from an accident in early 2006 I was sitting in my balcony, beauitful blue sky, sunshine, cool gentle breeze, and I was in great pain, thinking my painting and art career was over. Feeling bad low…..in great pain, and in despair, when a flurry of butterflies swirl around my plant a get well plant, with flowers, that was next to me. I just sat there looking at these beautiful butterflies, as they seem to say to me, don’t despair, you will recover. Then one of them landed on my right arm, that was in a sling, it flapped its wings as to say cheer up, you have survived worst conditions, then flew away. The sunshine kissed my face and a great feeling of peace came over me, and the great pain in arm and shoulder didn’t matter or seem to hurt anymore. That was a turning point for me as I began to slowly be able to use my right hand, even though I can paint with my left hand almost as well, as with my right .
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australian girl bathed in the light of a pure blue continent by gord
oil painting on canvas
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Freedom............ by Prasad
Freedom is not a physical event but it lies in our mind, which is bound with the happenings of world around. It’s just a change of state from one belief to another. Simple but still difficult…...................! That’s why we are here Again some selective framing ( more on negative space ) and focusing with the red hibiscus and my new companion :) Reposted 07.05.2009 I started working with this flower and after finally settled with this one. Visit my Bubblesite for comprehensive viewing of my images. Equipment : Canon EOS 400D / Av : 9.0, Tv : 1/4 sec. / Tripod mounted
About This Group
I believe that the ability to feel is the most amazing gift that anyone could be given. Further I believe creative people are the most deeply feeling people in the community. However many of us find our ability to feel to be as much a burden as it is a gift.
The primary motivation behind this group is to encourage members to help each other to fully embrace their depth of feeling and to spark a creative evolution of sorts. To really go deep within to understand all the wisdom that we contain. To bring this wisdom to each other and the community through deeply inspiring and honest words and visual creations.
Further this is a group for humble people who have a motivation to help and inspire others. For people who truly believe that life has a purpose and wish to help each other to discover this purpose.
Most importantly this is a group about equality and transparent communication. A group where the goal is not in seeking personal validation but about collectively sharing and inspiring. To this end I encourage people to put as much passion into viewing and commenting on the works of others as they do in submitting their own.
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