Leading With Your Heart
This past week I have once again been given the opportunity to choose…..to walk in silence within the boundaries that someone else has created….or to listen to my Heart…..to speak my Truth…..and to be who I truly Am…..
As I was pondering over this, one morning I opened the kitchen blinds, and there, shining so brightly on the house behind us, through the fence, was a beautiful image that the Sun was presenting to me…..I knew at that moment that it was my day to Lead with my Heart…..and that I did….and my Heart now flies free of limitations once again….every day and every moment we have a choice….
I created this piece of art from that sun-filled image, adapting it in my own style…..
‘Every day you learn
Leading with your heart
Can lift you higher
Where your heart’s desire
Will be waiting for you…’
(from ‘Leading With Your Heart’ by Barbra Streisand)
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Jan Landers
linaji
JAN JAN JAN!! I HAVE CHILLS.. the imagae you posted originally is amazing and your work that was created from it is so perfect.. I have tears.. thank you sooo much!
Jan Landers replied
hey, lina….thank you, my friend…..it was quite a gift and inspiration to me to wake up and see this…..and the art just kinda flowed out….. :-) have a beautiful day…
Jaybe
Such a special place to be Jan – this image was sent to you for a reason and you have created a wondrous piece of art with it.
Jan Landers replied
i was so thankful to see this, jaybe….and i knew instantly why it was there…..it gave me courage and strength….thank you for ‘getting it’.....i always appreciate your words of support, my friend….
shadyuk
Unique !!
Jan Landers replied
thank you very much, dorothy, for your visit and your comment…i much appreciate it….
cheetaah
Very creative…...... like your writing too, it touched me….
Jan Landers replied
hi, hasmig….thank you so much for your kind support…..it means a lot to know my art touches you, my friend….
Karin Taylor
you cannot imagine what this means to me.
we are on a wavelength of similar flows and peaks it seems Jan
thank you so much for sharing
i feel encouraged after a bad day when i shared my heart with someone
and had it beaten black and blue…but i know i did the right thing, specially after reading this :)
Jan Landers replied
hi, karin….yes, it does seem that we are living somewhat parallel paths at times…i love it when that synchronicity happens and that what i create can uplift someone else as well…thank you for letting me know that…..and yes…i feel you did the right thing for your spirit, my friend….. :-)
hilarydougill
Another wondrous piece of art, beautiful imagery and colours to die for. Wonderful. lovely poem to go with it too. and so true.
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much, hilary….your presence here means so very much to me…..
shilohlin
the original, your adaptation
the words and story. I am speechless and deeply moved. Waste mita kola
Jan Landers replied
thanks so much, my friend…..glad it touched your heart…..i appreciate that you appreciate it! :
) have a wonderful day…. :)aspectsoftmk
jan your energy and presence touches the very deepest of the soul…you seek out and you do..i love this work…every part of it…it is so your heart….and you…my friend touch mine. just beautiful and such lovely words to go with….i smile.
Jan Landers replied
hey, terri….thank you for your always heartfelt comments…..i smile back….. :-)
TeriLee
Wow!! That is so far beyond just cool….very very awesome…the image, and the story behind it!!!
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much, terilee….it was quite an inspirational thing for me….so glad you enjoy it as well….i appreciate your presence here…
Mar Silva
Beautiful inspiring words. This is really a gorgeous piece of up-lifting work.
Jan Landers replied
hi, mar! thank you….it was quite amazing to see….exactly when i needed it…..i appreciate you being here and seeing and feeling…..
Dawnsky2
Ooo thats awesome work, just love that Jan, it’s ‘whole’ if you know what i mean! :O)
Jan Landers replied
thanks a lot, dawn…..yes, i know what you mean…and i appreciate your kind words…
Tina Hogg
I’ve read your words through three times, and am so moved by your ability to express yourself so clearly, to have such awareness of the sun symbol presented to you, and the openness to receive it.
And then…... wow! Stunningly beautiful interpretation of the liberated whole you!
Jan Landers replied
hi, tina…...what a compliment!!! i sometimes feel lacking in my ability to express myself verbally…i do well in art, but sometimes words jsut don’t come easy for me…..thank you, my friend…. :-)
pinkyjain
Both images are truly amazing, & what you learned from this is so wondrous & so exciting so beautiful. Thank you so much Jan for your beauty, thank you for being you
Jan Landers replied
thank you, pinky…so much….for being you…..we are all in this together, yes? so good to have this wonderful family…..i am blessed by you…
Alice Oates
Brilliant work.:)
Jan Landers replied
thank you kindly, sm…..i appreciate that….
yorkylass
A fantastic piece of work from an amazing image sent by mother nature herself…absolutely wonderful!
Jan Landers replied
thanks so much, jan…..i appreciate your kind words…
Zuzana
what a beautiful work of art. well done.
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much, zuzana…..i love your name…. :-) i appreciate you taking time to visit and comment…
Nicole Weil T.
Wow beautiful work. Nicely done Jan.
Jan Landers replied
many thanks, nicole….i always appreciate hearing from you… :-)
LindaR
a gasp & a smile wide ~ first so very beautiful from inspiration to your lovely art ~ this is sooooo my words of late ~ this year has been one of stepping out into my “own truth” ~ and coming forth from my heart ~ and your words tell me you’re walking next to me now ~ thank you Jan ~ a personal favorite xxx
Jan Landers replied
thank you, linda…seems many of us are experiencing this in a big way….just part of the times in which we live, i suppose….and the journey we chose…i feel blessed to be walking with you and my other family here at rb…..it’s a very cool trip!!! :-)
Grinch / ...
WOW!!! You can see the beauty in anything!!!
Jan Landers replied
wow….back atcha! that’s quite a compliment, robin….it touches my heart, my friend…thank you…
handprintz
Your images and words are just so beautiful,thank you for sharing xox
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much….that touches my heart..
Michele Duncan...
Jan this is amazing. Great composition and message to lead with your heart.
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much, michele…..much appreciated!
Naylor
Wicked cool Jan !!!! I love this colorful image and the impact and passion behind it :) You have an amazing vibe about you and it shines through your work ((((HUG))))) I LOVE the reflection of the X and O I have a shot with that in it as well !!!! LOVE it !!
Jan Landers replied
thank you so very much, naylor….what a wonderful compliment…..my heart smiles…..funny you mention your shot….i just saw that a couple of days ago!!! way cool!!! :-)
RMonroe
What a great message and sooo true. Just lovely:)
Jan Landers replied
thanks, robin….glad you enjoy….