Webs Of Lies And Deception!

Wouldn't be nice to think, that you wouldn't have to scrutinize every word every one tells you. Even better if you could at least count on the ones you love the most, family, friends and professionals that we give our trust to. Living in the real world however, we learn this is not the facts. The facts are that no matter what kind of faith we put in others, many times it is unfounded, because that ugly little monster that lies deep within all of us, will eventually rear his ugly head. Human nature predisposes us to being deceptive and untrustworthy. Some of are blessed with the ability to ignore its stupid responses to given situations most of the time. Many people have an inability to reject its desire to paint us into a corner. So, in reality it is more about our awareness of its power for destroying all we hold dear. That no matter how we try to avoid the consequences of our actions, they will come back to haunt us. Truthfully, when the piper comes calling, the more we add to those problems through deceit and lies the bigger the consequences. Remember that the next time he makes an appearance in your life. He isn't going to pay for your actions, you are!

Obviously there is a point and not naming names, a particular situation in a dear friends life, brings this to the forefront today. His family is lying to him about a very serious legal matter ( that coincidentally has no physical proof), to manipulate and control him. Following whatever, good intentions they may have, will have drastic and detrimental consequences in his life. I am amazed at how selfish and cruel people are, ruthless really, in trying to gain some one's trust. In the end he will have to pay, one way or another. Either by losing the trust he once shared with those family members, and their loss of his presence in their lives, or by losing all he holds dear here and finding himself in a situation where he is also going to lose trust in them. Sad all the way around, wouldn't it occur to at one of them that maybe, no matter what they felt he would say, that they would at least be honest, and through that gain his trust and faith to make a more educated choice. It appears the collective decision was to be dishonest and trap him into doing their bidding, at the cost of all else. Anyway, just a thought for the day, we all have been betrayed at one point or another in our lives, and it is never fun, happy or nice. Pitiful, that with all our knowledge and technology, that the simplest and most important things in our lives do not get better.

Still working on the butterfly drawing, tough week for me, lots of distractions. One good thing, I am doing pretty good so far on my Ebay store, 3 sales, cheap ones, but sales non the less. Hopefully this is a beginning of something new for me! No lottery winnings so far this week. Also, my car is still in the shop, they assured me they were aiming to get it in today and see if they could rig her back up. So, more time for me to focus on the things I have here to deal with. Hoping you are having a blessed day, all my love to you, diana

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Sun Over The Water, Memories of Gatlinburg

I just finished the second of two drawings I have been working on the last couple of days. Been a minute since I have been on. Once my mind starts working, it is so hard for me to stop! I have more ideas in the works, probably at least one more sun. They are one of my favorite themes. Suns have for centuries, in every culture been gods, or great themes of art. This is my way of paying homage to them. So many cultures to represent, and also add that modern flair. The back grounds change from modern pop art kind of look to very nature oriented style. As always my love of great colors to create, life, vibrancy and happiness. Hope you love this sun picture, I and thinking as of right now it is one of my favorites.

The other picture is an ode to the town I live in. I am constantly teased about my flair for the sun, but I am living in the mountains. So, as a way of showing my love for the beautiful views here and the inspiration I get from them, I made a little drawing for the locals. It was fun and the first of more, I hope. My greatest difficulty with these themes are that most artist portray them with an Indian spin. I need to find a beautiful way to spin it, so it reflects my joy of them. Be patient, it was my first try. Hope you like it as well, would love to hear some feedback on one or both of them, if you can.

Update on the lottery. I have not checked the numbers yet, won $5 on a $1 scratch off the other day. Every little bit helps! The weather is getting so warm, and now the bugs are trying to sneak in the house, and being hot with no where to swim is a bit of a downer. But, I am hanging on to every wisp of wind and every shower and thunder storm, trying to milk as much of a spring for myself as possible. I do love the spring and fall the most. Hoping you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying the weather where ever you may be. Love always, diana

Love-Is it an open door policy?

Love, such a small word. We use use all the time, maybe even many times a day. Do any of us truly know what it means? How is it possible for such a small, simple word to be so incredibly complex, variable, changing and powerful? It seems to me that our culture has really lost out, by simplifying something so complex. Many other cultures have many words for love, varying from love between, parents and children, to love between mates, love between friends, siblings, etc...In some ways I think that because we are so non-descriptive in its' meaning, we have learned to be frivolous with it.

Our nation seems to less and less value the meaning and truth behind one of the most powerful feelings and actual powers built in to the very nature of our bodies, minds and souls. It is a sad statement of our world that we take such a beautiful gift and minimize its' power to change lives and our own reality. It doesn't matter if you are religious, scientific, spiritual or none of the above, we all have the capability to recognize the miracle of sharing this truth. The one and only truth to being alive here on this planet. I wonder sometimes how much we have lost out on as a species by not following our hearts more often.

Today is a beautiful day, and the world is a beautiful place, and this is not meant in anyway meant to put a damper on that reality. My way of raising food for thought to ponder how much more beautiful it could really be. I see so much around me, that brings true joy to my heart everyday. I wonder how many things I miss, getting busy with the day to day, or just not being out of the four walls. Today is a day for reflection, and tomorrow, I will work on bringing more of that wondrous growth into my life. I have strayed from that path, and I am now home sick. Time for another change! Hope you had a great weekend, love always..............d