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This woman is a victim of a seemingly never ending war in southern congo. She has suffered sexual violence (rape) so severe it has rendered her incontinent. She now exists purely as a result of a courageous charity called Heal Africa, and indeed her own inner strength and faith. I asked her if I could take her portrait and she stood up (which must have been painful), straightened her back and stared straight down the lens. No stopping to straighten her scarf, no preening, no fear. Just an honesty so raw, so uninhibited and so rare, I caught my breath and thought I’d never breath again. I was totally overpowered by her intensity. After I took the shot and showed it to her she smiled and thanked me. It still gives me a shiver to look at it now. HEAL Africa calendar available now!!! CLICK HERE. /
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Imagine if this child could swap places with those on the other side of the wall. Even for a day. Imagine what he might find, what he might lose, what he might think. Imagine what he might do with his new-found privilege. Imagine. I imagine that’s what he’s imagining. The possibilities are endless.
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Sitting, waiting for the others in a church in Northern Rwanda, my eyes wandered, taking in the room. To tell the truth I was tired and bored and in need of a day off. Over the other side of the room sat this young man, alone. I’m not sure what he was doing there. Waiting for his Mother maybe? I wondered, should I take a shot? If he saw me it could be really uncomfortable. I mean I was really close and I couldn’t pretend I was photographing anyone else. Anyway I thought, ‘I’ll sneak a shot in.’ So, I raised the camera and started to muck around with the shot. And then he looked up. I cringed behind the lens and just sat there, frozen. He didn’t divert his gaze. For several seconds we stared at each other me on one side of the camera, him on the other. Finally I pressed the shutter. His expression remained exactly the same. I lowered the camera and returned his stare, this time with no mechanical device between us. It sounds corny but something travelled between us. An absolute realisation that we were right there, in the same place at the same time. He didn’t dismiss me or put me down. He stood right on the same level. It was unique.
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This is a compilation I have done with Rebecca Zachariah after our trip to Rwanda. In a nation of shattered souls post genocide, hope remains in the form of new life. These people have witnessed death on massive scale. You can see how precious they consider life from this shot. ALL PROCEEDS TO HEAL AFRICA HEAL Africa calendar available now!!! CLICK HERE. / / – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Black & white photography – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Monotone photography
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This shot is one of my favourites because it tells such a story. In the forground is a wallet being held by one of my colleagues Bart. He is buying the basket being held by the Rwandan woman in the middle of the shot. All eyes are on the transaction. This represents life and death in Africa as much as any other portrait. It is positive, but you can also feel the tension, the need, the hope. All proceeds to charity. I might even buy this myself. – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Black & white photography – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Monotone photography
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Family Portrait… / This is my wife, Sicily and our 2 year old son, Davin. / So simple, but hard to get. Shot with the 85mm @ f1.8
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Imagine if this child could swap places with us? / Even for a day. / Imagine what he might find, what he might lose, what he might think. / Imagine what he might do with his new-found privilege. / Imagine. / I imagine that’s what he’s imagining. / The possibilities are endless. Also available as a Christmas card – Full size. /
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I was in northern Rwanda in April 2007 as a volunteer with an aid group and we had stopped to talk with people at a local church. The town was Rhuengeri, it sits close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and has the unfortunate reputation as having been home to a number of those who perpetrated the horrific genocide of 1994. / The atmosphere in Rwanda is one of pervading ‘brokeness.’ Millions of orphans live side by side with those who tortured and massacred their families 14 few, short years ago. Millions more suffer the newer enemy – HIV Aids and countless others wander ghost like in a state it seems of perpetual shock, haunted by the past and overwhelmed by the concept of a future. / This was April. The official month of mourning. When people publicly face what privately never leaves them. / I was sitting on a step tired and desperate for fresh air when I looked into the crowd that inevitably gathered wherever we were. / This woman, is by my guess perhaps 30 and she is as are most, dirt poor. / I was absolutely transfixed by her and her child. / She seemed to me to sum up so much of what I saw. / Love and desperation and yes, compassion. / Her breast is bone dry and cracked and yet she tries to feed her baby. Perhaps it is the hope inherent in the action which feeds her. / At the same time, she looks totally preoccupied by her struggle for survival. / What is she thinking as she gazes into the middle ground? / My thought is, ‘where is the next meal.’ Where will she get it from? How will she share it? And upon finishing it, where will she find the next one? / I was overwhelmed by seeing the reality of those who live literally from hour to hour, day after exhausting day. / It confronted me then. / It continues to confront me now. / – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Black & white photography – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Monotone photography
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[Taken in Natural light] [As is] Inspired by the plight of extreme poor and sick children in rural and remote villages in Africa, I have dedicated my Life to helping as many as I can. “Together we can and are making a real difference”. Taken in Tunga/Zuga Village, deep in Kebbe state, Nigeria. Carla Is HIV positive. Since this Photo was taken in December 2007, Carla has improved, with our help. Sadly her mother died in February 2008. Now her Aunt cares for her.Many Children face hardship and in some cases are isolated from care and love within their community. ALL MONEY RAISED FROM SALE OF MY ART, AND DONATIONS MADE VIA OUR CHARITY WEBSITE, GOES TO HELP THESE PRECIOUS CHILDREN. WE TAKE NOTHING OUT OF WHAT YOU GIVE TOWARDS CHARITY OVERHEADS. WE ARE NOT SALARIED AND COVER OUR OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES. SO ALL THAT YOU GIVE GOES TO THESE CHILDREN To make a donation, or find out more, Please visit our Charity Mission website: http://www.philadelphia33.org/ WHEN YOU HAVE TIME PLEASE VISWIT MY NEW PRO WEBSITE:http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/ / . Camera: Canon EOS 400D. Lens: Sigma 50-500 Telephoto.. ISO 200. WB: Auto.
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A Parents Prayer for their sick child. / (2 Samuel 12:22) David answered: While he was still alive, I went without food and cried because there was still hope. I said to myself, “Who knows? Maybe the LORD will have pity on me and let the child live.” I am an Irish born Missionary living in London I spend much time living with the Kambari tribe, I get to know first hand the challenges they face each day just to survive. I also have the privilege of capturing not only hunger, sickness and often death, but the more happy occasions. This is Grace, and when I first met Grace in April 2007, she was suffering from Chronic Malnutrition, adn intestinal worm infection. This was taken in December 2007, and the difference in 2009 is wonderful. Thank you to all who prayed and donated towards saving Grace. Please do Pray for these precious suffering people in extreme poverty and for us as we press on in our mission to help them. I believe in the power of Prayer and a mighty God. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MY ART, PLUS DONATIONS MADE TO PHILADELPHIA MISSION CHARITY, GOES TO HELP EXTREME POOR AND SICK IN REMOTE AND RURAL VILLAGES IN AFRICA. WE NEVER TAKE ANYTHING OUT OF YOUR GIVING. ALL CHARITY OVERHEADS ARE COVERED BY OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. Please visit my Charity website: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ See all my art and video at: / http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/* Camera: Canon EOS400D. Lens: 50-500 Telephoto. WB: Daylight. ISO 100.
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Please Visit Charity Mission Website: http://www.philadelphia33.org/ This is my favourite Photo of Eli, my first Grandson. Using paintshop Pro X2. I have removed the background and toned the shadows.Children are a gift from God and to live and enjoy your grandchildren is a very precious blessing. [My passion is to help as many sick and poor children as I can in remote villages in Africa]. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MY ART, PLUS DONATIONS MADE TO PHILADELPHIA MISSION CHARITY, GOES TO HELP EXTREME POOR AND SICK IN REMOTE AND RURAL VILLAGES IN AFRICA. WE NEVER TAKE ANYTHING OUT OF YOUR GIVING. ALL CHARITY OVERHEADS ARE COVERED BY OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. Philadelphia Mission wewbsite: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Link to my new art and Video site: / http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/ Camera:Canon EOS 400D. Lens: Canon EF-s 18-55mm.
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[portrait taken in Natural Light] : 16/11/2008 [AS IS] I was walking from one village to the next, in Remote Nigeria. one of the team noticed this young girl following us for some time. I stopped and spoke to her through an interpretor. We learned that she was 13 years old and caring for three younger Sisters. As she told us here story, I Felt compelled to return to her village. There we met her three younger sisters in the most extreme poverty. Both Parents were dead and no other living relatives. We spoke to the village Chief and the elders who pleaded with us to help the family. We did, as God lead us to and blessed her with clothing, and the following day we sent two of our field workers to meet with her and now they have a small regular income from our mission funds. UPDATE 5-8-2009. Mary is now at School. We pay her school fees adn her three younger sisters are well and happy. We need help with Susan, aged 9. She wants to go to school also. We need help with school fees, uniform adn text books. Can you help? will you Help? ALL MONEY RAISED FROM SALE OF MY ART, DONATED ART AND DONATIONS MADE VIA OUR CHARITY WEBSITE, GOES TO HELP THESE PRECIOUS CHILDREN. WE TAKE NOTHING OUT OF WHAT YOU GIVE TOWARDS CHARITY OVERHEADS. WE ARE NOT SALARIED AND COVER OUR OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES. SO ALL THAT YOU GIVE GOES TO THESE CHILDREN / To make a donation, or find out more, Please visit our Charity Mission website: http://www.philadelphia33.org/ See 4 DVD clips of our work in Africa And India.“http://www.youtube.com//PhiladelphiaMission”:http://www.youtube.com//PhiladelphiaMission Camera: canon EOS 400D / Lens: Canon EF 70-300 IS HSM.
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Featured on Red Bubble Home Page on Mothers day 2009 this is my mom… and that is you know who.. her great grand child :))))))))))))) on the cruise to Mexico.. the amazing thing is that this is one in a series of the sweetest looks and hugs between them.. we were entertained and were just awwwwwing.. it was so spontaneous and sweet. / and!! this is one of my faves. it makes it double extra special because it was the day of my moms birthday of 83 years in 2007.. which is why we went on a cruise . all of us sisters. were there. and she got to go to the place of her dream since childhood.. Mexico .. .. so she celebrated her first cruise with us .. and she touched the ground of Mexico . a true special time…... clicky here for a giggle, our favorite hot chocolate as is.. straight from the camera Sony DSC H 7 / 1/100s / f 2.7 / ISO 200 Focal length 5.2mm
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Thank you to all of you who have donated and prayed for little Grace. She is now in good health and has made a great recovery. Praise God, I am so happy right now. Grace and other children who suffer so much Inspires me to work 12-14 hours per day sharing their plight with others and fund-raising.. I have not had the good fortune of ever having a salary for what I do. but God rewards me in many other ways. To see a child tat would have died now live and smile is wonderful. To empower the poor with more than just hope is what I live and work for. In Tunga/Zuga village, a remote village in Kebbe state Nigeria, there are so many children who are without ANY source of help. The village has no source of clean water, since their well collapsed in 2006. Intestinal worm infections, river Blindness, Chronic Diarrhoea, Malnutrition and other preventable diseases are killing and disabling many. We are making a difference and with your Prayers, Donations and support we can not only save their lives, refurbish the old school adn give them education. If it had not been for your prayers and donations for Grace, she would certainly have died. I am deeply thankful to you all. We can make a difference. / Please continue to donate and support these precious people and this mission. You are part of Gods end time plan. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MY ART, PLUS DONATIONS MADE TO PHILADELPHIA MISSION CHARITY, GOES TO HELP EXTREME POOR AND SICK IN REMOTE AND RURAL VILLAGES IN AFRICA. WE NEVER TAKE ANYTHING OUT OF YOUR GIVING. ALL CHARITY OVERHEADS ARE COVERED BY OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. Please visit my Charity website: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ See all my art and video at: / http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/ Camera: Canon 400D. Lens: Canon 50-300 zoom. Email me at: irwin141@msn.com / trevor@philadelphia33.org.
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The image The Advantages of Schizophrenia has been nominated for the prestigous Pay it Forward Group by Butchart “in one image.. you have covered a range of emotions nearly impossible to achieve together…. and in the process have given us a glimpse of the human condition……. thank you……. this is incredible work roy….. one of my all time favorites of yours……… bravo……….b” / Roy is fairly new to Redbubble… but from the moment i discovered his work i have been in awe of his inpired, unique, honest and elightened imagery. Each one of his images demands both attention and reflection. In Roy’s self portraits he shares with us all the myriad of emotions each one of us experiences within ourselves.”Thanks for stopping by and look into my world for a minute. Thank you so much Butchart :) View large for details. Both persons are myself shot in one take with long exposure. Inspired by King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man Lyrics Cats foot iron claw / Neuro-surgeons scream for more / At paranoias poison door. / Twenty first century schizoid man. Blood rack barbed wire / Polititians funeral pyre / Innocents raped with napalm fire / Twenty first century schizoid man. Death seed blind mans greed / Poets starving children bleed / Nothing hes got he really needs / Twenty first century schizoid man. From a series where I work to express the deepest emotions, both positive and “negative”. Armed with my Nikon D300 and a flashlight. I try to keep the Photoshop-work to a minimum to not loose the ethereal energy the method some times captures. This is my way to healing and selfrealization. If my work can give something to an other human being it is twice worth the effort.
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My 14 year old son cradles my 3 month old son in his hands – I couldn’t resist. Taken using a Canon 400D, natural light.
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She is an oil painting on a 36”x 36” canvas. Painted with Ivory Black and Titainium White. The under painting is charcoal. That’s it… I like to keep it simple if I can.
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PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION. [AS IS} / I am a missionary, born in Northern Ireland and living in London. my passion in life is to help the poor in rural and isolated villages in Africa and India. Abhijeet in Hindu language means “one who is victorious, a star”. She certainly lives up to her name. 3 years old and already has faced abuse, and hunger. She was close to death and in much pain. Abijeet is one child we rescued through The INDIAN NEW LIFE MISSION, based in India. Her smile melted my heart and as I was told her story I could not help give God thanks for the few Indian Christians that reached out to her. With little money, they took her into the Orphanage, where now she is cared for. I now have sponsored Abijeet and for only £10 per month, she is fed, clothed and will attend a full education when she is old enough. I do not get financial funding from any Church, My own income is little. But I made my mind up a long time ago to share what God has blessed me with with the poor. I have not gone hungry, nor my family. I rent my home, and drive a car. My children are all educated and blessed by God. I have lacked nothing,because blesses the sower. Gods burning Love and Passion for the outcast and poor burns deep within my heart, and hopefully can be seen throgh my life and camera lens. Abijeet is a shining star and a true testimony of what Love and sharing can do. Please Pray for me, that I can bless many more suffering children like Abijeet. Strengthen my arm in Gods mission to reach the hurting of this world with his love and care. Pray and do what the Lord lays on your heart. You will become richer for it. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MY ART, PLUS DONATIONS MADE TO PHILADELPHIA MISSION CHARITY, GOES TO HELP EXTREME POOR AND SICK IN REMOTE AND RURAL VILLAGES IN AFRICA. WE NEVER TAKE ANYTHING OUT OF YOUR GIVING. ALL CHARITY OVERHEADS ARE COVERED BY OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. Please visit my Charity website: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ See all my art and video at: / http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/ Camera: Canon EOS 400D. Lens: Canon EF30-300 IS USM. WB Cloudy. ISO:400.
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http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Jyotika in Hindi means [light] Jyotika is from the NARIK_KAR_AVARS gypsy tribe and lives in a Gypsy camp on the outskirts of Kallakapurom town. India. she has never gone to school because her parents cannot afford the school fees, uniform and text book. It costs £70 = $130 to cover a whole years education. These gypsy people are descendants of the Romany Gypsies. But here in India They are Classed as the outcast and Untouchables by Hindu religion. They live in camps where there is no clean water, Little food and no Sanitation. They have no land, little possessions and live in make shift houses and tents made from sticks and plastic sheets. Each day they make one of bead necklace and only get around £0.15 or $0.30. this is not enough to feed their family well, and there is nothing left for education or medical care. They are chased from towns and even hospital. Jyotika can however go to school and have a great future. Our Partner organisation based in Kallakurachi India, is the only organisation working with these NARI _KAR_AVARS, except Our partner, THE INDIAN NEW LIFE MISSION. We run a Children Boarding home, where we take disadvantaged children with parents consent and Provide accommodation, Education, Food and clothing. They Children return to the camps during Holidays. Please consider Sponsoring Children. ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MY ART, DONATED ART OR DONATION VIA OUR WEBSITE GOES TO HELP EXTREME POOR. WE TAKE NOTHING OUT OF WHAT YOU GIVE+. PLEASE VISIT OUR MISSION CHARITY WEBSITE: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/* Camera: Canon EOS 400D. Lens: Canon EF70-300 IS USM. WB: Daylight. ISO 400. [AS IS]
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PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THIS. I am an Irish artist and missionary working with extreme poor in Africa and India. In this one camp 52 children suffer from Intestinal worm infection, adn te death rate is very high. This is due to lack of clean water. The is Akuti an Indian gypsy girl aged 11 years old.. Her name means princess and she really is a Gypsy princess. but she like almost all Nara_Kar-Avars gypsy children are treated with contempt, rejection and denied even the basics of life. To be born a gypsy means under Hindu religion to be in the lowest cast system. Known as outcasts and treated as untouchables, Akuti and many millions like her face a life with little hope. She has never gone to school as her parents barely earn enough to feed her, and cannot afford the £70-$130 per year they need for school fees, uniform and text books. My passion and mission in life is to not just Pray and preach to these precious people, but to provide clothing, and the cost of school fees, medical care and provide tools to help them. Philadelphia Mission is a small underfunded, yet effective British charity doing just that in India and Africa. We need you my friend to help us do much more. Become part of this mission today. Sow a seed into the lief of Akuti and other children in real need. ALL MONEY RAISED FROM SALE OF MY ART, DONATED ART AND DONATIONS MADE VIA OUR CHARITY WEBSITE, GOES TO HELP THESE PRECIOUS CHILDREN. WE TAKE NOTHING OUT OF WHAT YOU GIVE TOWARDS CHARITY OVERHEADS. WE ARE NOT SALARIED AND COVER OUR OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES. SO ALL THAT YOU GIVE GOES TO THESE CHILDREN To make a donation, or find out more, Please visit our Charity Mission website: http://www.philadelphia33.org/ See 4 DVD clips of our work in Africa And India.“http://www.youtube.com//PhiladelphiaMission”:http://www.youtube.com//PhiladelphiaMission Camera: Canon EOS400D. Lens: Canon EF70-300 IS USM. WB: Auto. ISO:400. [Taken in natural light].
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I am a missionary and was born in Northern Ireland and now live in London. My passion and inspiration to work and help these precious poor is born from my personal relationship with God. his love and mercy changed my life completely in 1986. 50 of the 64 children from this village have never gone to school. Mary is 12 years old and she cares for her younger brother. She never has gone to school like most in Tunga/Zuga village. I called this photograph “what If”. What if someone paid the £70 -$120. per year for her school fees, uniform and text books?. What if someone wanted to give Mary a future where she could learn to read, write, and what if Mary learned skills that would earn her money and she could help her younger brother also to go to school? / What if Mary had the change to be what she wants to be, a Nurse? What if someone took the what if and made it all possible for her?. ALL MONEY RAISED FROM SALE OF MY ART, AND DONATIONS MADE VIA OUR CHARITY WEBSITE, GOES TO HELP THESE PRECIOUS CHILDREN. WE TAKE NOTHING OUT OF WHAT YOU GIVE TOWARDS CHARITY OVERHEADS. WE ARE NOT SALARIED AND COVER OUR OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES. SO ALL THAT YOU GIVE GOES TO THESE CHILDREN To make a donation, or find out more, Please visit our Charity Mission website: http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Camera: canon EOS400D. Lens: Canon EF70-300 IS USM. WB: Daylight. ISO 200.
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/ 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 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 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 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 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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/ This entry came a cool 2nd in the Top Ten of the Happy Challenge a collaboration with Red Bubble and Stefan Sagmeister, I would like to thank all those that voted for my entry in the challenge, I am absolutely thrilled and it is the creative highlight of my year! / / Original Drawing version here Click here to vote for my entry in the HAPPY CHALLENGE – OR go to the Happy Challenge gallery and check out all the other wonderful entries and great art…. vote for the entry you love!!! My spiritual self portrait, entered into the Happy Challenge now I’ve cropped to fit the template / detail I have been affirmed by my sister Missy today in a lovely phone call…. so…I am today a 10/10 on the Happiness Scale / Here is the design in all it’s fullness, i think there are 164 affirmations there in total. 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. / the original drawing prior to digital colouring 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 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 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 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 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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