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I think a lot about who I used to be and the mistakes that I have made. It’s as if I am afraid to move forward out of fear of being pulled back. Temptation is everywhere… waiting. It waits for you to make a misstep and fall into the deep, dark, cycles of comfort. There is no comfort in growth.
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So glad to be back blogging again! yay!!
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What beliefs are you hanging onto that are weighing you down?
One of the most beautiful parts of creativity IS the ability TO CREATE. Creativity is not bound to something or limited by something. It is free, ever changing, ever growing. Only you can set the boundaries of how far you wish to explore your creativity. Some choose a smaller piece to work from and grow to be amazing at their craft. Others will have no bounds and be forever curious as to what their imagination can create.
My art is entering a very exciting period of freedom. This freedom has come from freeing myself of beliefs that I have accumulated that don’t serve me. You see, opinions can be a valuable tool to be taken into consideration but they are just that and not a life sentence. You are not sentenced by what someone thinks or feels about you. Of course, unfavorable opinions can hurt and as human beings we want to fit in… but at what cost?
Up until this point in 2020, I was accepting every opportunity that I could and clinging to it because I felt like I was not doing enough to support my family. Quarantine taught me how wrong I was. I started to work on myself and on the idea of setting myself free by releasing what no longer serves me or what has never served me – whether that be material possessions, thoughts in my mind or emotions. Let me tell you, this kind of purging is not easy. It takes a great deal of work and courage but the key is to take it one day or layer at a time. Yes, my mind is still cluttered and yes, so is my home but every day I take one step closer.
@dandapanillc taught me this year that one’s call in life should never be dependent on someone or something and this just struck such a strong chord with me. He went on to say, “What happens when that one thing or person go away? You find that you have no purpose now.” For the longest time, my purpose was to help others and then it changed to “be a successful artist.” But after giving this some thought, my life purpose is to love myself just as I am because the being that I am is perfect. And so, with that insight, I was able to set myself free.
✨What is your life purpose?✨
Twelve a Year: February
"There are some who will only be able to comprehend you on the surface and be completely unable to dive in the depth you have to offer. There are some who will be fascinated by the oceans within you, and be unable to swim in the waves you give off. Do not settle for mediocrity." - words by Billy Chapata (poet)
Started a group on Flickr for those who would like to join the "Twelve a Year" challenge.
Oh dear, quite a few hours on this one. I went a bit texture crazy.
Again, sorry Masin, nicked yer text idea Luv, this is a gorgeous free font called Beyond Wonderland, its all curvy, grungy and dead sexy. I'm not a writer, but just made up a lickle poem about da crows as I wanted text over this!
Oh, and to "cover my modesty" the wind blew a cloud across my bum.. ha ha };0P>
One of my favorite pictures. I like pictures of me with little or no clothing on because in my mind I am just me, not me plus clothes.
Top: Ambassador Roberta
Pants: Guess
Shoes: Target
Beret: Ambassador Roberta
Bracelet: Made by myself
I just started a new blog and the name is The Hidden Seed: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/
FREEBIE ALERT NOW!!!! Thru OCT4th!!
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Burn2 rose up from the dust in 2007, became a virtual Regional in 2010 and is the oldest of the recognized universes in the Multiverse of Burning Man in Real Life. The annual main event, Burn2 2020: The Multiverse, runs October 9-18, 2020. Participate in radical self-expression with fire, art, camps, performances, workshops and music. Or you can volunteer, there are year round events. More at www.burn2.org
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Don't spend hours searching for the "right" journal. Join us as we journal outside the book!
~ Visual Chronicles
This is an adaptation of one of my favorite self-portrait journal pages from Visual Chronicles. It's just handwriting on a photograph. No "perfect journal" required. Easy!
Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/11/green-dress.html
Dress: Tulle (via Mod Cloth)
Bag: Max&Co.
Shoes: Born
Socks: Target
Necklace: Vintage
All with a free acess here: awaiting your comments and feedback www.patreon.com/posts/10-looks-from-2-143659552?utm_mediu...
28/365, Project 365: Looking For The Lost Self
About my project: michmutters.com
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Phase 2: Finding The Sexy ... Still
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It is not an overnight process.
Nothing is when it comes to self.
I am a human, as are you.
We are complex creatures.
Putting on the pretty is fine.
But it is only a veneer.
It is a mask. It is temporary.
I want sexy to live in me again.
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Apps: Procamera, Snapseed, Photofx Ultra
25/365, 25 January 2013
Project 365: Looking For The Lost Self
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Apps: Procamera, Snapseed, Blur Fx, Superimpose, Image Blender, Iris, Photofx Ultra - iPhone 4S - iPad 2 edits.
Love; it will not betray you. Dismay or enslave you, it will set you free.
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Skirt: Antrhopologie
Shirt: Ann Taylor
Shoes: Lower East Side
Suspenders: Vintage from Etsy (20somethingvintage)
Earrings: Fred Segal
Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/04/fancy-secretary....
Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/08/blue-skirt.html
Skirt: H&M
Shirt: Gap
Shoes: Nine West
Belt: Target
Brooch: Vintage from Etsy (The Peacock Feather)
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