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HeartBlooms: You’re Never Alone
There are times in what we might call loneliness where people have drawn away from us, God is drawing us into deep fellowship and intimacy that few have experienced because they wouldn’t be still. Don’t run from seasons of silence and solitude but seek to hear His voice – He’s always there and speaking. Those are the times when you can get to know Him like never before and to discover your purpose in Him.
There was a span of time where I was experiencing aloneness, after most of my friends had graduated and moved away. In the quietness of that time I first felt frustrated and lost, wondering why there seemed to be no I could relate to. After seeking God I found that it was in these times when we are not being bombarded by the noisiness of the world that God speaks, really speaks to us and draws us into our destiny.
Prolonged total isolation is never a good idea, when you find there is no one in your close circle, find a way to serve others and reach out to someone who may also need a friend – we were made for fellowship and that’s where we grow and thrive. However, don’t be afraid to take time to get away from the bustle and distractions of life to embrace those times of fellowship with your Creator, He’s waiting to get your undivided attention…
– Julene
More HeartBlooms & Inspiration
Beauty of the Butterfly: Inspiration from Maya Angelou
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou – Nothing that appears beautiful and successful was made over night…
HeartBlooms: Don’t Count Yourself Out
You may not look the part, people may look and pass over you, and your past may “disqualify” you, but don’t disqualify yourself…
Visual Creative: America’s Got Talent Season 7 – Inspiration from Performance Painter David Garibaldi and Sand Artist Joe Castillo
With all of the talent competitions geared toward singers, I always love to see when visual artists are able to have a national TV platform to showcase their work and genres. This season on America’s Got Talent two unique fine artists are in the top 12 – performance painter David Garibaldi his group CMYK, and sand art artist Joe Castillo. I’ve been following David’s work for a few years now and love his eccentric approach to his work, am also inspired by the heart and purpose behind Joe’s pieces. Here are clips from both of these creative minds, who are you rooting for this season?
David Garibaldi and his CMYK Masterpiece
Find out more about David at: http://garibaldiarts.com
Sand Art Animals – America’s Got Talent Joe Castillo Quarterfinals
Find out more about Joe at: http://www.joecastillo.com
Creative Dreamer Garden
Here are some more things that inspire me in the arts, design, and all things creative…
Paper Art Inspiration from Yulia Brodskaya
I love the intricate and brightly colored scenes made of paper created by Yulia Brodskaya…
LEGO Artist – Building a Creative Career by Finding Your Inner Child
Sometimes the thing we did and loved as a child is what will bring success and true joy as a career. Take Nathan Sawaya, the Brick Artist for example who makes a living building life-size creations from LEGOS…
