To wake up to.....
To wake up to
Who we are
What we are here for.
To make life
More poetical, more sane
more livin, lovin.
To experience the true of all things
In the moment....
In the moment.....
In the moment.....by William Segal, painter and spiritual teacher
While drinking a cup of tea, will we be thinking of other things, barely aware of the cup in our hands? If so, we will be tucked away into the future--or the past-- and not living one minute of life.
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What a beautiful series of collage/assemblage Donna. The scrolls are very elegant. Congratulations.
Yes! Just perfect in every way. The words.... the artworks ..... keep me in this moment. Donna you have taken your work to another level. Absolutely stunning!
The perfect sentiments to be reading at the end of the sewing circle week here in Brisbane
5 magical days in good company in a lush subtropical garden
Rain on the roof
Stitch into cloth
Very much IN the moment
Thank you Donna for showing these very stylish works with the accompanying words, it is all very beautiful.
magnifique et plein de harmonie!
So beautiful, love them all, the words say it all.
Just beautiful Donna - it all..
Happy days
What Robin said exactly Donna. I am sitting here sipping tea and visiting blogging friends...and I am contemplating (now as I write this) am I in the moment when I connect with all of you lovelies? or is that taking me out of the experience of a warm mug of tea settled against my torso as I lay here in bed...perhaps both are true presence...just a shift of attention? Interesting to ponder though. Thank you so much for dropping by my blog and for your kind words last night.
gentle steps
Thank you for this. I'm going to savor every sip of my tea this morning. Segal's work is exquisite.
A beautiful meditation. Thank you.
simply breathtaking! your new series leaves me speechless...the layers, the assemblages and the palette...so beautiful. absolute perfection.
So true. Practicing mindfulness and staying in the present moment makes all the difference yet does not come easily.
I come to your post in silence, the kind of silence that begins far off in a canyon somewhere, and without further sound rounds over you. It is the feeling I bring and the feeling I get. Today is a very important day, and your reminder that "this" is all we have, and to be in it and to enjoy it, and to use it wisely. I always receive so much from your post -- thank you for being you.
Magnicent art and beautiful words, Donna! Very inspirational, like all of your postings.
just spectacular work Donna and the words that match perfectly. thanks for the reminder... I am paying attention to my cup...
Oh Donna, this series is fantastic, the rolled papers make me thing of things to uncover always, fabulous work and always thoughtful words to make me ponder.
xox Corrine
Beautiful pieces Donna. It is unfortunate when we let things slip by us unnoticed. I really try to be present...sometimes it's difficult. But when I am able to achieve it-what a gift!
What a wonderful call to wake up, to live right now, to drink our tea and be present! So simple and yet not particularly easy but worthy of our ongoing practice and dedication. Thanks for this gracious reminder. And accompanied as always by your serene and inspiring art!
This post certainly illustrates 'less is more'. I love the simplicity of these wonderful collages and words.
All very meditative. Makes me slow down.
Beautiful work. Thanks.
These are breathtakingly beautiful!
Thank you for sharing!!
These pieces are so very beautiful, Donna. I love them all. There's something about that high horizon line that stirs deep within me. It hangs there, so perfectly balanced... like sea and sky kissing and the added elements perfectly placed. Lovely!
Beautiful, poetic words and images.
XOXOrly
Beautiful artwork...wonderful words....I just feel so inspired by your posts....thank you Donna!
Love the rolled papers. They are like ´frozen time´.Just here and now.
"The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest"
-Thomas More
..being in the moment..I guess that is why God gave us senses
Beautiful art...truly breathtaking
in its quietness
sipping, breathing in the exquisite moments as i savor this series of incredibly still pieces that you've created. stillness in each.
preserved pieces in time.
honored pieces,
as you remind us to honor each moment.
Yes, appropriate and beautiful!
Cheers!
Thank you for reminding me of the importance of being in the moment. Lovely, lovely pieces, and the moments they represent.
Superb!!!
What a beautiful post. Thank you for the reminder of awareness of the now...to re-member, to realize the union of all parts, all the time. Your pieces are visual poetry!
I always trust the space of your blog. Trust in the peace you have here. That you share with us. Thank you.
I'm struck by the wonderful piece of topo map in your first collage, underneath the rocks, next to the areas of grey, framing the poem. That map seems to reflect the choice we make when we choose to stand in the moment, despite all the other possible trails our mind could take.
Stunning pieces. Such beauty in their simplicity and boldness.
This has been time well spent, slowly and purposely enjoying your images and these beautifully expressed words. So nice to see your work...serene and beautiful collection.
beautiful words and thoughts. your collages are just gorgeous. i love little paper rolls. and there is the black and gold polk-dotted paper just like some I have. I bought the collage masters book and really enjoy your work especially and the other simple collages.
I am in love with this post. The first piece speaks to me. The red center, the stones, the map in the background. Is it wrong for me to say that I thought of the Gulf Oil catastrophe?
Amazing pieces!
I love the cups, I would love to hold one in my hands.
Thank you for sharing.
Sanctity
Donna, what poignant words and what beautiful art as reminders to live in the moment....I always feel a calmness and serenity when I visit your blog....thank you
I love every line and circle here. Nothing accidental, each holding it's own yet supporting others. The pallete is soft yet bold and I admire how you get colours that are potentially cold to sing a welcoming song to the viewer. Great to see your work again!
Your work and your message
equals
one big
ooo la la
These are very beautiful and simple works, Donna. Thanks for sharing your work and your inspiring words. xoxoxo
The balance in these works is matched by the message in the words. A sense of harmony and stillness. A treasure to view!
Absolutely magnificent work, Donna! There is such beauty in your minimalist approach. Your work sings!
a lovely moment to be here!
sublime...
Hello,I just find my way here and I'm amazed.This is fantastic blog, so much art and ispiration.Thank you thank you:)
Greetings from Finland
Each piece here calls to notice, to deepen ones awareness, too see the wonder of a simple object. Thank you for this reminder. roxanne
Thank you very much for your visit. Your blog is wonderful, full of charm and imagination, I like the abstract language. My abstract pictures are not digital. They were taken using conventional slides and have not been retouched at all. I don’t have use of a suitable scanner to scan them with the necessary quality so I have chosen to photograph them using a digital camera after projecting them on to the wall. Greetings
Thank you Donna for dropping by in my blog.I was so inspired by you that I ordered few books about collage tehniques.I know how to make collages in photoshop but I want learn the "manual" way on to the canvas.
Have a nice day and keep on with your amazing art and blog:)
Thanks for joining my blog. Your work is very balanced, calming and spiritual. You have a lovely sense of texture and colour - I could look at these all day.
inspiring and serene as always my best.
beautiful compositions,
beautiful colors
beautiful pictures,
I loooooove all things here!
Hugs from Spain
Thank you for sharing
This fabulous work with us
Good creations
absolute perfection! these are just stunning, donna!!
D - I love the quietness of these works. Thanks. B
fantastico blog, saludos
Donna -- don't know how to express my sincere thanks for this blog entry. Life has been definitely "not" in the moment for me lately -- your works arrest and help one hold the world at bay, if just for a moment -- a wonderful gift. :-)
The cake and the tea. . .
I see it in the same way that I always eat.
Your works have depth.
My imagination seems to be excited by them.
Thank you.
ruma
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