Affirmation

Artist: Karin Taylor

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Affirmation

image showing the drawing half painted, thank you to my friend and fellow bubbler gottheshot for the great idea!

Original Drawing version here

detail

My spiritual self portrait, this will be entered into the Happy Challenge once cropped to fit the template

I think there are around 164 affirmations in all here… i thought of every single word and hope and dream i could

Here is the cropped version i created to fit the template, and it’s now been entered in the Happy Project Challenge

I have been affirmed today by my sister Missy…. the importance of this cannot be estimated… I believe… I believe…I am today a 10/10 on the Happiness Scale

original pencil drawing (was later coloured digitally)

This is for you…Missy, my affirmation of you… I love you, I love my family, I love my friends here on Red Bubble and elsewhere, I love all the staff…..this is my thank you…. all these wishes I wish for you, all these affirmations are my heart for you… my prayer for you, be bold, be strong…. perservere, be you cos i want you all to know that I see the Light Surrounding You and I thank the ones who’ve been there to Watch Over Me you know well who you are :)

This self portrait is purely spiritual. This bears no resemblance to me on the outside…..but it’s who I am on the inside.

Affirmation by Savage Garden

Savage Garden

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people’s hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it’s bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I’m loved when I’m completely by myself alone

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can’t appreciate real love until you’ve been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don’t know what you’ve got until you say goodbye

I believe you can’t control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold

I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

I believe forgiveness is the key to your own happiness
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists
I believe in love surviving death into eternity

The Affirmations
peace, joy, prosper, love tranquility, respect, kindness, tolerance, beauty, forebearance, insight, abundance, hope, energy, generosity, success, inspiration, creativity, miracles, perserverance, popularity, flair, fortitude, sensitivity, pizzazz, contentment, freedom, confidence, compassion, dedication, vitality, healing, clarity, harmony, music, cleansing, colour awe, laughter, blue skies, delight determination, forgiveness, excitement, nurture, patience, refreshing, openness, purpose, release, warmth, zest, fullness, new awareness, friends, flexibility, strength, spontaneity, trust, encouragement, magic, practicality, hugs, whimsy, new possibilities, guidance, resilience, community, honour, character, contrast, daydreams, desire, nobility, fullness, simplicity, enrichment, enjoyment, humour, affirmation, rainbows, perserverance, blessings, understanding, acceptance, reassurance, courage, serenity, longevity, wisdom, heart, health happiness, goodness, friends, steadiness, satisfaction, plenty, refreshing, relaxation, passion, possitivity, purity, loyalty, comfort, sunshine, wonder, enjoyment, goodness, knowledge, positivity, mindfulness, voyages, fun, calm, radiance, appreciation, awareness, earnestness, consciousness, help, enthusiasm, equality, fatith, grace, flowers, bounty, humility, light, renewal, sincerity, simplicity, wellness, worth, gentleness, centred, balance, charm, gratefulness, adventure, enlightment, growth, spirit, truth, humility, family, rest, bliss, romance, motivation, positivity, praise, loveliness, poetry, favour, life, intuition, honesty, acknowledgement, recognition, tenderness

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Jewd

I Lurv her…OMMMMM….Peace bella xo
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thank you so much beautiful Bella :) x
Foxfires

Oh this is pure serenity and contentment. From the beautiful sweep of design, to the colors, and the words. Perfection!!
Karin Taylor replied

this means an incredible lot to me… thanx so very much for this terrific compliment :) xxx
Susanne Correa

OMG Karin, you are the best of the best, please read the book “The Spirit” if you have not done so yet, it is amazing and you will be in happiness at all times 24/7
Karin Taylor replied

..sounds wonderful Susanne, i’d like to be in happiness at all times 24/7
I’ll look into it, thank you ! :) xxx
Warren Williams

Stunning work.
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Warren, I really appreciate this :)
Jen Ryan

WOW!!! I SOOOOOO LOVE THIS! Fabulous work and I love your description!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, wow Jen, thx so very very much :) x
Marion Cullen

Truly a work that comes from the heart…You are beautiful inside and out Karin.
Karin Taylor replied

...from my heart to yours…. thank you Marion :) xxxx
itsallgoodamanda

What can I say GENIUS and congrats on the front page feature cheers
Karin Taylor replied

hey thanx so much amanda, and cheers for the congrats too re the homepage…woot…a happy day today it is :) xx
Janis Zroback

It’s really late, but I had to stop by and say…wonderful!!!
Karin Taylor replied

Janis, thanx for staying up to comment…it’s 3.37pm in the afternoon here :)
i so appreciate your comment and lovely response…thanx heaps :) x
linaji

This is just heavenly Karin.. I adore this.xxx
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much … you’re lovely linaji :) x
Alexandra Felgate

OH WOW, Karin this is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thanx so much Alexandra ! :) x
bev langby

uuummmmmmmmmmm lol shes meditating , just lovely Karin
Karin Taylor replied

thanx so much Bev! :)
she’s definitely ‘in the moment’ :)
Patricia Anne ...

love the colors and details!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Patricia Anne!!! hugs xoxo
Patricia Anne ...

WOW what a mind you have my friend!
Karin Taylor replied

...aw, just wish it would sleep once in a while and give me a rest :) xxx
Susanne Correa

Don’t look into it Karen, do like me …..get it an read it and you will see…it is wonderful
Karin Taylor replied

lol…who wrote it, where does one get it?? etc.. thanx Susanne :) x
poupoune

That’s simply wonderful!!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much poupoune!!! ;) x
bdazzled

Amazingly beautiful, meaningful work – love, love, love it :o))
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much bdazzled !! :)
Carla Jensen

She’s a real Beauty…Karin!! such a peaceful feeling she has to her!! excellent work ! wtg
Karin Taylor replied

thank you dear Carla!! :) x
Sorina Williams

This is wonderful! :)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Sorina ;) x
Antanas

lovely work
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much Antanas :)
Linda Callaghan

feel all relaxed now after a busy busy day looking at her…..she is gorgeous of course. x
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Linda :) x
jacquei

Wonderful Karin, I get a sense of tranquility from this…such lovely pretty detail and colour….by the way congratulations on being on the Home Page…....only two more lines to write on poem…....hugs…....jacquei
Karin Taylor replied

aw, fantastic jacquei, glad you get that sense of tranquility from this, i wrote tranquility twice, so that must be why lol…it’s the only word i repeated as far as i can see…i am looking forward to your poem!! hugs…karin xo
Karin Taylor replied

i think i forgot to thank you too, thank you!! :) x
catherine walker

she’s sublime..so wonderful ..what a delicate beautiful little lady..
so well done karin..it’s amazing!..you’re amazing!
Karin Taylor replied

thank you catherine, so happy you like her, i did a little cropping for the challenge, are you going in it too?
Sarah ORourke

This is just so beautiful on every level… Wow Karin you’ve just blow me away… I don’t think there is a number on the scale that equals this!
Xxx
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thank you Sarah, was just thinking of you actually!! can’t believe i see you tomoz! hugs xoxox
Steven Agius

Awesome work !
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Steve, glad you like it :)
AnitaInverarity

Stunning babe !! Looooooooooovie her so much :))))))))))) xx
Karin Taylor replied

Anita thx so
much sweetie :)))
TaniaLosada

love this full of emotion work and its positive message :) the face is so beautiful and tranquil and also love the colors :)
Karin Taylor replied

So glad you like it Tania, thank you :) x
Trish Woodford

Equally as stunning Karin, really amazing work, I always look forward to seeing what you come up with next. These would make a great set of boxed affirmation cards :))
Karin Taylor replied

wow, thank you again Trish!... gee i’m all worn out .. think i need a couple of weeks off now, and get those juices flowing again :) xx
thx that’s a great idea…an affirmation box :) x
Sean Jansen

This is so gorgeous, a very peaceful feeling to this one. Well done !!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Sean, it’s funny how the inspiration for this came so quickly and all over within 2 days… it was like an easy birth!! lol
Pip Gerard

This is just beyond words. So incredibly special. And I know how much this means to you. Above and beyond special!! Top of the faves. xoxoxo
Karin Taylor replied

Pippy thank you so much for your beautiful heartfelt response… it means so much to me…hugs xoxo
Danielle Prowse

Gorgeous…everyone needs affirmations in their lives!!
Karin Taylor replied

yeah, it’s funny to think that we do all need that… we are all only human after all, we all fail to live up to expections…we are all imperfect…. we all need one another….and it’s good to remember…we are all kinda in the same basket….. thank you so much Danielle! ;) x
ROUBLE RUST

Wonderful work, magical. I looove the purple tones!!!!!!!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much RUST!! so glad you like them purple tones…i hardly ever use the colour, but it seemed so right for this! :) x
Anni Morris

I see those two little birds have halos Karin…guardian angels maybe? The bird brings the message, delightful work my friend ~ Anni xxx
Karin Taylor replied

yeah, Anni, it’s really funny that i’d stick halos on them…i think they are messengers… that’s how i think i see them, with the addition of being guardians and protectors….perhaps advisors too… perhaps conscience also…another thing that occurred to me… now why does she have a halo…as i wasn’t trying to be bigheaded or narcissistic…i’ve been listening to “Halo” by Beyonce a lot..perhaps that influenced me… I think a lot about seeing the goodness in others…and i feel that to witness the goodness in another’s heart, is to have that rub off…so if i witness their halo or light…. i receive some of that…as enlightenment…to show me in the path I must walk … i always learn from watching others….from their example to me…. it’s the only way that sinks in ;) xxx thx so much for your insight and the beautiful comments :)
Lorna Gerard

Aum Shanti Aum – messages of love hope and peace. I have to tell you that about 15years ago I did an almost identical portrait of myself like this, but with a cat and a peacock also, I’ll have to see if I can find it and show you. This is adorable, and I am into affirmations and I use to play this Savage garden song all the time, wow, so many coincidences, love it. lol xxxooo
Karin Taylor replied

thank you Lorna, how very beautiful and apt. This is another amazing experience of synch…i cannot get over the amount of it…i think we are all riding this psunami of synch right now…and it’s really amazing and bringing so many people together here on red bubble and elsewhere,... and i’ve not listened to Savage Garden’s affirmation song for a very long time, but just lately….along with Beyonce’s Halo…i just can’t seem to get enough….. i love anthem songs :) x I hope you can show me the self portrait you did with the cat and the peacock….when i read that. .. well, i was like….o darn, how come i didn’t think of that…a peacock would be so beautiful to incorporate, how charming…and the cat for wisdom i reckon? xoxo
BlueKnot

Such serenity… it’s relaxing just looking at her.
Karin Taylor replied

thank you, that’s great if it’s relaxing to look at..yeah, really terrific…am well pleased :)
barnsis

Peace, love, happiness, these are the essence of this one.
Karin Taylor replied

...my wish for you always byron, thank you :)
doreen01

She is incredible adorable in her meditation and it shall truly!!!
Looooove it! :) xx
Karin Taylor replied

thank you Doreen… so happy you like her….she is ‘in the moment’ and breathing life in…..and out…..in…..an out…..ah…what a gift is breath! :) x
Rhenastarr

Beautiful work as always Karin.
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so very much, it’s lovely to hear from you! so glad you like Affirmation! :)
juha

et encore félicitation,pour ce magnifique travail,
Karin Taylor replied

vous êtes si gentils, le merci! juha! :)
blamo

terrific …......... colour combo works well too
Karin Taylor replied

hey thanx blamo…good to see ya around the joint… :)
you been busy working lately?
Sharon K. Shubert

You have such a great imagination and skill. :)
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much Sharon,... that means a lot to me ..very kind of you ! ;)
LeilaniMelayna

WHOA! She’s hot! Beautiful work, Karin! Lovely details, my friend!

Smiles Leilani
Karin Taylor replied

hehe…thanx heaps dear Leilani…xxxx
kjgordon

ooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Karin Taylor replied

lol, thank you kj :)
Susanne Correa

Here you can get it in any book store, she was also on Oprah a year ago and I have to tell you it is one heck of a book and if you really read it and take it in it will change your life for the better, I know:) the Authors name is Rhonda Byrne (The Secret)
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much Susanne! ;)
micklyn

this is so great in so many ways! such a lovely concept and so beautifully done ( :
Karin Taylor replied

thx micklyn, so happy you like her ;)
Mui-Ling Teh

Ooo very clever; good luck in the challenge! Very spritual; love how the birds are walking on her hair!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thanx so much Mui-Ling! :) x
Renee Dawson

Makes me think of a beautiful chakra meditation. Fabulous piece Karin!
Karin Taylor replied

Renee, thank you, so glad it brings you peace :) x
Isa Rodriguez

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…..... oh Karin.. this shows the amount of patience you have.. its pure delight..
Karin Taylor replied

lol, thanx so much Isa! x
Bunny Clarke

I like this a great deal, but the portrait is even better. Gorgeous work my friend.
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Bunny, i appreciate that! :)
webbie
Karin Taylor replied

Thx so much for featuring my work!!! Xxx
Chappy

Congrats on a well deserved feature..

Chappy
Karin Taylor replied

thank you Chappy , nice to meet you :)
Rosalie Scanlon

How lovely Karin and congrats on your feature.
Karin Taylor replied

so kind of you, thnk you Rosalie ;) x
lacitrouille

Truly magical Karin…Her expression and pose are inspiring. You’ve chosen a splendid palette of colourd for this theme. I love everything about this image. :)
Karin Taylor replied

hi Josette, I’m so touched by your lovely response…thank you very much! ;) x
Albert Sellaman
Karin Taylor replied

Thx for the Red Spot award Albert!! :)
LeilaniMelayna

You’re so very welcome, dear Karin!

Leilani
blamo

Yep …......... should ease by monday have a top weekend karin
Karin Taylor replied

okey doke…cool…take care and have a nice easy w/e yourself :)
AngelArtiste

What does it say in the background? It is beautiful! I loev the birds
Karin Taylor replied

Hi Angela, in the description, down the bottom, all the words are listed :) thank you very much :)
eraline

perfect
Karin Taylor replied

thk you eraline! :)
AmandaH

Gorgeous!!...I love her…brilliant work… :o)
Karin Taylor replied

thx very much AmandaH!! :) x
KerrieMcSnap

Beautiful!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Kerrie
!!
Elizabeth Bravo

This is just gorgeous work Karin….I love it!!! Wonderful!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Elizabeth, it means so much to me.
Helen Chierego

Karin, another beauty! Love the special message in this image…xox
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Helen, great to see ya :) xxx
reflector

Incredible imagery ! Visual harmony to match those incredibly positive and harmonious affirmations.
Karin Taylor replied

hey, thank you, that’s so nice of you :)
georgiegirl

Beautiful… such a gorgeous painting, filled with happiness, peace, love and light. Just as life should be! Brilliant work Karin :D xx
Karin Taylor replied

georgiegirl, great to see you, thank you for the lovely response :) hugs xoxo
elenaoleniuc

Lovely work, you have such imagination Karin ! Love your art !
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much, i almost missed your comment Elena, i didn’t see it pop up at all in my activity monitor…. so happy you like it, nice to see you too! :)
BCallahan

Karin…. this is wonderful, and i love how you share your secrets with us!! oh, and by the way… love your new avatar (is that what it’s called?)
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much, i wonder if i am too open? but thank you… i’m glad you like my new avatar! xxx
elenaoleniuc

Really Karin, I missed 3 weeks, I went to my parents. I couldn’t communicate with my Red Bubble’s friends.
Karin Taylor replied

oh it seemed such a long time, i hope you had a nice visit!! great to have you back again then :)
elenaoleniuc

I’m happy I saw my parents and now I am happy with my RedBubble.Thank you Karin 1
Michelle Scott

amazing work your really good :) good luck in the challenge not that youll need it :) and thankyou very much for your comment :) all the best
hsien-ku

she’s beautiful. i love the little birds on her shoulders!
Ivana Redwine

Just beautiful—lovely work!
lukasz79

so precious…love the color of blue you used. :)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much lukas! :)
Tabitha B

great sense of peace in the art and the words..nice…
rodeorose

Congratulations on the Feature! She is so FEEL-GOOD!!
Starz

i love her !! this is magnificent, i love the entire concept, composition and spiritual message, and everything about this piece
how wonderful all the words of affirmation, and the details,
all the details are delightful, the eyelashes and lips are so beautiful, you have created a beautiful and meaningful work of art
You are a lovely woman
Kartoon

when i think you cannot come up with anything more beautiful than the previous one… ta dah! and the miracle is there! your work is fantastic Karin! simply amazing!
valzart

Absolutely enchanting sweetheART lovely painting ;} happy hippy hugglez
banrai

lovely and complete, bravo Karin
danita clark

Yummy ! Karin
KimTurner 17 days ago

Fabulous work, love her face/ serenity =) x