Sunday, September 30, 2012

Pause ...





“A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one's neighbor — such is my idea of happiness.” 


It's good to pause :) Every morning with my first sip of tea, I pause to enjoy the beauty of sunrise...yes,its like soaking myself in that energy and trying to absorb every bit of it.It is this moment which actually helps me to glide through the day :)






It is really really important to use that 'Pause' button as you play on the music of 'life'...to stop...to think...to feel the moment...to introspect...to count your blessings...to thank Him with a heart filled with gratitude...pause...to honor whatever you have :)




So if you did not do this today...
pause now...
smile to your heart...
capture the beauty of this moment...
celebrate for who you are...
pause...
it surely will make you feel better:)


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30 comments:

  1. earthen-magicSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    ...beautiful!...(:

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  2. K J DSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    What a wonderful post and beautiful art. Your flower is amazing.

    I do use my 'pause button' ..... it keeps me sane, in a mad, fast paced world. You are so right it does make you feel better.

    Karenx

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  3. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativitySeptember 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful and your words too. Take care of yourself.
    Nice Sunday and lovely greet
    Marja
    (marjascreativity)

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  4. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 30, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    So cut! Love those eyes and lips. :)

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  5. FayeSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely painting and such wise words!

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  6. dentheSeptember 30, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely post and so true! I keep forgetting ...

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  7. UnknownSeptember 30, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I love how your photos drew me into this lovely painting. And thank you for the meditation as well. Happy PPF!

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  8. Sandi McLeanSeptember 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Lovely piece with such a thoughtful narrative!

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  9. RitaSeptember 30, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    So true! Beautiful post and face. :)

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  10. VictoriaSeptember 30, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    So deeply beautiful! She is magnificent and serene and the whole piece vibes with blissful essence! Captivating! and I agree..well said! I have many moments of pause in the day..and bask in the gratitude of life and loved ones!
    Hugs...beautiful post!
    Victoria

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  11. ChristineSeptember 30, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful painting! Nice to pause here today beneath the words of Tolstoy!

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  12. TwinkleToes2dayOctober 1, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Lovely lovely lovely! Words face & flower - very lovely :0)

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  13. Carolyn DubeOctober 1, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    She is beautiful!

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  14. DebbieOctober 1, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    I love the words and soft touch with the painting. Beautiful!

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  15. RobynOctober 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Wonderful painting.. and your words are so true. I do not pause enough during my day to be thankful for the day. I sometimes get on my pity pot and can't see the forest for the trees. Thanks for your post. I will pause if only for today..

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  16. GlorV1October 1, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I love your paintings and really do agree with you about pausing for that moment. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 1, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    SO very true!! Sometimes we just get carried away with the day to day stuff. This is such a wonderful reminder. Thank you! Beautiful art as usual. :)

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  18. carlareyOctober 2, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    This is gorgeous, so delicate and serene.

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  19. minnemieOctober 2, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    OH to PAUSE... SO needed in this busy world! I love these close-ups with the texture of the watercolor paper adding beauty to the painting.

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  20. Jennifer McLeanOctober 2, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    beautifully rendered Ritu. Your words are as lovely as your artwork. The flower is exquisite.
    Best,
    Jenn

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  21. meenuOctober 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    beautiful painting and well said thoughts!!!!teading them actually made me PAUSE

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  22. Cris, Artist in OregonOctober 3, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Lovely work. HPPF

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  23. Currie SilverOctober 4, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    so lovely and BEautiful. Pause is good...

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  24. Seema MisraOctober 4, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Lovely painting :) I love your blog ... its a melange of colors, with lots of spunk. I like your mixed media art works.

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  25. ElissaOctober 5, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful art - it is certainly good to pause, to take time to look around us. Really enjoyed reading your post and the Tolstoy quote.

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  26. Gloria j ZucaroOctober 6, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    So serene. It did make me pause, and breathe, which I often forget to do.

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  27. TerrieOctober 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    lovely drawing and sentiments - visiting from APR

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  28. Meihsia LiuOctober 7, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Wow...this is beautiful... Love it.. :)

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  29. AliceOctober 7, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    this is so beautiful! soft, engaging, pulls me in - makes me want to see more!

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  30. Tracey FKOctober 9, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    So sorry I am so late for APR this week... but glad I got here in the end... this is gorgeous and I do love the way you write... xx

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