Saturday, August 13, 2011

Falling Upward




I got to practice my slowing down yesterday. A garbage truck hit a power pole, knocking out power at my place of employment, we all got to start our weekend early. I heard the expression "falling upward" yesterday and I like it. I use to think of problems in this life as horrible and something to avoid. It isn't that I embrace pain, but I try and think of difficult times as learning periods. Knowing that at the end of a bad experience I'm going be wiser and smarter. Instead of "falling down" I "fall upward" into a better place. This weekend I'm getting together with my art girl friends, we are meeting in a local park, it will be nice to see them since it has been a while. I hope you all have a good weekend and find some time to be creative.
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11 comments:

  1. Lori annAugust 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    i love this expression, you are so right, what a lovely way to look at things. i hope you have a wonderful weekend, enjoying your friends.

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  2. JackieAugust 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I have just treated myself to a catch up of several of your lovely posts which always leave me feeling dazed with colour and light. Its so dull here and has been for several weeks. Our holiday in Dorset was a blessing as the climate there is so much better, but its been dull and dismal since we got back and it shouldn't be. This is August! So I'm glad I can enjoy the light in your posts. Thank you for taking me upwards!

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  3. BeccaAugust 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Love this style of collage! Have a wonderful art filled weekend with your friends!

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  4. TeriAugust 13, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I am envious of the time you are spending with friends creating art. It seems that it is a real luxury these days for me. My yard and garden are calling my name more than I want lately but things need to be tended to. It's always hard finding the balance.

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  5. stregataAugust 13, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Good way to see things, Lorrie! Hope you have a fantastic time with your art girl friends and wishing you a lovely Sunday!

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  6. Silke PowersAugust 14, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    That is a great expression. I have to remember that!! Love your art pieces you have in this post! The colors are so vibrant!! Enjoy your slow and creative weekend with your art girlfriends!! Love, Silke

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  7. LeslieAugust 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    lovely collage work, and I like the phrase, "falling upward." it isn't always easy to believe that even in difficulty, "all things work together for good," but i believe it's a philosophy worth cultivating.

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  8. My Farmhouse KitchenAugust 17, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    love the expression and i love this collage...

    happy to stop by today, lorrie

    and happy to see you at farmhouse...as always...

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

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  9. Holly Loves ArtAugust 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful artwork indeed! Falling upward sounds like much more fun! Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Holly

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  10. OlgaAugust 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Your artworks are always mysterious and colourful. Falling upward is a hilarious definition of the life of real artists.

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  11. thekathrynwheelAugust 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Falling upward - I like that! And the journal pages look vibrant and wonderful. Hope you had a great weekend with your art friends x

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