Violence...

Kathryn Potempski, 2 months ago

Omg I thought by the thumb nail you had photo shoped the pic,I was about to say well done striking eyes,I am so gladfI read your coments,I wish your partner good health and to get better soon Mel

Di Jenkins, 2 months ago

Ouch! Hope he heals quickly!

Mel Spittall in reply to Di Jenkins’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Di, i’ll pass it on…he’s feeling a bit sore and sorry :(

Lee Martin, 2 months ago

Why does the world have such nasty people in it, why the hell cant we all just get along. Mel I was shocked to my core when I saw this and how someone can do this to another person.

I hope Brad makes a really quick recovery, please give him my best wishes.

Mel Spittall in reply to Lee Martin’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Lee, i’ll pass it on, poor bugger! I agree…i’ve been contemplating the same thing for a couple of days now….i don’t know how people get to that point you know?.....is it ego, ignorance, or a simple lack of concern or care for others?....i just don’t get it!

Tony Ryan, 2 months ago

Hi Mel, I have been recently bashed and ended up in emergency aswell. I too hate vilolence but belive each and every one of us adds to the energy of the environment with our thoughts , emotions, actions ect.

Whilst my attack was unprovoked aswell it did force me to look deep inside of myself. I have and am still learning so much and believe that for violence to ever stop we must all prioritise being aware to our own internal state of being.

I beleive we are becoming less aware and more private and protective. I do not believe this is going to help us avoid external violence. Only when we are high in self esteem will the violence cycle stop in my opinion.

Mechellerene, 2 months ago

Wow….and OUCH!!! Thanks to both of you for sharing this amazing image(ugh!), and story. I hope he’s feeling a bit better?? On a lighter side, you can tell him chicks dig scars, lolololol….( I know….my feeble attempt at humor).

Mel Spittall in reply to Tony Ryan’s comment, 2 months ago

Ohh Tony, i hope that you are ok! Such a horrible thing to happen to someone.

Well said though…..Its is so true that we all add to the energy of our environment, energy follows thought, thought creates form etc…..
I too am still learning so much and your right, if we all were more aware of our “inner selves” and gave energy insted of taking/manipulating it, we would vibrate at a higher level and perhaps not attract or contribute to the less positive energy in the world, and even avoid these forms of violence or negetive experiances….

I do believe though that there is a leason in all experiances good or bad. I think Brad has figured out his…

Im reminded of the “Celestine Prophacy”....great book…

I hope you are well…lotsaluv and light to you and thank you for sharing your thoughts xo

Mel Spittall in reply to Mechellerene’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank so much, i’m actualy really pleased with the image itself….shame it had to come out of something horrible but i guess my art reflects my life hay?
tehehehehe! you know whats funny, Brad has been saying the exact same thing!! “chicks dig scars!”....

Tony Ryan, 2 months ago

Hi Mel,

Thanks for your concern. My incident was July last year. I didn’t have the operation that was recommended but have found that I have continued to heal both emotionally and physicaly. At first I felt like a victim and was bitter and scared but this passed very quickly.

I have continually realised things that led to the bashing and feel much more confident and stronger in self than I ever have been. Also have come to understand rather than condone the actions of the guy that did it. Can honestly say that the understanding has taken away almost all of the animosity.

I am glad that Brad has figured some things out. Forgot to mention that the pic itself was very powerful. His eyes seemed to portay such deep emotion.

Best Wishes Tony.

butchart, 2 months ago

i believe that emotion attracts similar emotion…. fear attracts fear…and what is violence but an act of fear…. the more we project open loving emotions te more we will recieve…...... that being said… i feel sadness that such violent acts have become such common occurances… in many ways humanity is devoving… almost at the same rate others amongs us are rising to a new spiritual plane….. a very large duality is emerging….................b

George Lenz, 2 months ago

nicely presented

kcranmer, 2 months ago

Wow awesome work on this…creepy and cool!

Mel Spittall in reply to George Lenz’s comment, 2 months ago

Cheers gemlenz!! :)

Mel Spittall in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 2 months ago

Your very kind, thanks so much :)

Lesley Hill, 2 months ago

Mel, very moving work…..a shame Brad had to suffer for your Art! Wish him a speedy recovery! All the best to you both.

AlexMac, 2 months ago

OH MY….I hope Brad is making a speedy recovery, This shot shows how humanity is changing- Its a scary thing…I wont bore you with details but I know how Brad feels, This shot is very powerful.
Peace Love and Light to you and Brad

Mel Spittall in reply to Lesley Hill’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Lesley for your lovely comments, i know it is a shame but he was a very willing subject…i’ll pass on your wishes to him, thanks so much….xoxo

Mel Spittall in reply to AlexMac’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Alexandra for your wishes and wonderful comments….i hope you are ok! ?
As horrible as the incident was, i am glad this image can make people stop and think, even if just for a second….
xoxo thanks again, peace, love and light right back at you sister! :)

cherylc1, about 1 month ago

fantastic work!!- love the quote!

Mel Spittall in reply to cherylc1’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments Cheryl!! Thanks heaps for taking the time to veiw my work too…i really do appriciate it! :)

wanda lechene, about 1 month ago

wow there are no words to express my feelings. just wow

Scott Robertson, about 1 month ago

Mel, Incredible, powerful image.

AWESOME…AMAZING

Scott Robertson, about 1 month ago

I hope your friend feels better soon…an I hope he doesn’t feel offended if I add this to my FAVS?!

Scott

Mel Spittall in reply to Scott Robertson’s comment, about 1 month ago

awww…thanks Scott and no, he would probably be quite chuffed!! hehehehe! :)

Mel Spittall in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks Wanda!!!

Doug Andrews, about 1 month ago

Incredible work Mel,

Craig Hender, about 1 month ago

A very sad story, and a harsh image of what is becoming of our world! Very distressing to think our children are growing up into this harshness. Where i live up in the Adelaide hills seems so far away from the brutality of city or suburban life! I do hope your friend is okay, and i appreciate very much that you have shared this outrage. A truley amazing image and captured superbly.

Mel Spittall in reply to Craig Hender’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks very much Craig for your lovely comments…the even sader thing is, that we too live out in the middle of the bush and this night was our first night “out on the town” since having my baby 6months ago…the first time we’d ever been away from her…just out to have fun and this happened!! Needless to sy we won’t be going back there in a hurry :)