Sunday, December 21, 2014

Peace, Hope and Wonder in 2015

Father Christmas hand made by Donna Watson

"Don't think about what can happen in a month.  Don't think about what can happen in a year.  Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be."
----  Eric Thomas

hand made wrapped boxes by Donna Watson.  a few of the boxes were decorated by my good friend Leslie Avon Miller

"A tiny bud of a smile on your lips nourishes awareness and calms you.  It returns you to the peace you had lost.  A smile is the most basic kind of peace work."  -- Thich Nhat Hahn

more hand made boxes with naturals, see the hand made box at top right by Leslie Avon Miller

a bare branch tree in the corner with icicles and red cardinal birds

"Each moment is a chance for us to make peace with the world, to make peace possible for the world, to make happiness possible for the world."  --- Thich Nhat Hanh

hand painted balls in front of fire place

"If you're really listening, if you're awake to the poignant beauty of the world, your heart breaks regularly.  In fact, your heart is made to break; its purpose is the burst open again and again so that it can hold ever-more wonders."  -- Andrew Harvey, The Return of the Mother

hand made birch wrapped candle holder

"The timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness and knows that yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream." -- Kahlil Gibran


"To be creative means to be in love with life.  You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it."  -- Osho


"It is in the thousands of days, trying, failing, sitting, thinking, resisting, dreaming, raveling, unraveling that we are at our most engaged, alert, and alive."  -- Dani Shapiro

New additions this Christmas, a bird skull Father Christmas with a Rabbit Father Christmas both hand made by
Donna Watson

"I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can."  Neil Gaiman

PEACE, HOPE AND WONDER IN 2015


25 comments:

Judy--- said...

thank you.
just
thank you

Leslie Avon Miller said...

I love the beautiful quotes of Peace and the images of your home at the holidays Donna. Happy Holidays to you those you love.

Peace and love and respect for all for the coming year. Thank you for sharing the beauty you see and create.

ELFI said...

merci! les paquets sont magnifiques..par leur emballage déjà!
un joyeux noël et une très créative année 2015...e.

Ms. said...

Hey there--Rich offerings you bring in both word and image. Blessings of the season to you and yours and everyone

Lynn said...

Lovely. Thank you, Donna. Wishing you all good things for the coming year.

Deborah said...

Hi Donna,

A friend linked me to this post. Your work is beautiful! I'm particularly moved by the quotes you've chosen. Thanks. I'll be back!

Charlton Stitcher said...

Lovely quotes - especially the thought that a smile is an act of peace ... Brilliant!

Happy, peaceful an creative New Year to you!

Tammie Lee said...

such a lovely holiday post!
your handmade santa is gorgeous, as are all the details of your home.

wishing you peace joy and a lovely spirit in your home and life.

Sharmon Davidson said...

Thanks for sharing a bit of your holiday with us, Donna. I find these quotes really wonderful, especially the ones by Thich Nhat Hanh... Happy holidays to you and yours!

Caterina Giglio said...

beauty in words and images... your handmade figurative sculptures are fabulous... happy holidays to you, and prosperous and creative New Year...

Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond said...

Donna, what beautiful messages you have given us today. We certainly need them in Australia at this time in light of the shocking tragedies that occurred recently. You have touched my heart today. A wonderful Christmas to you and your family. Take care, Robyn

Barry said...

Hi D - always good to have a handmade and creative Christmas. May it be a peace filled time for you; and may 2015 also bring health, happiness, creativity and peace. B

Valerianna said...

Beautiful - words and little people... I am holding the dream :)

Anna Mavromatis said...

All the best to you too, Donna. Wish you continue creating, you continue giving inspiration and beauty to everyone fortunate enough to know you.
Happy, healthy, creative and filled with love and friendship 2015!
xox

George said...

A lovely post, Donna. Peace and good wishes to you during the holiday season and the coming year.

Laura said...

Always an inspiration...Bless you.

Judy Shreve said...

Your Christmas is beautiful!- Your posts are always inspirational - always centering and I always leave feeling blessed. Thank you.
Hope your Christmas and upcoming year is full of peace and wonder.

Seth said...

I always love the vignettes that you share and these are no exception. They create such a serene background for an often chaotic time of year. Happy holidays to you Donna!

Gaby Bee said...

Dear Donna,
Merry Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year to you and all your loved ones.

Fiona Dempster said...

Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful time at Christmas an in the new year Donna, may there be many happy moments of creating and sharing.

mansuetude said...

Blessinds into The heart you open and live through Donna.

Merry Christmas. Peace.

Donna Iona Drozda said...

Merry Happy Creative year to you Donna.
And peace to our Earth.

ArtPropelled said...

Wishing you all the best for a happy, healthy and creative year Donna! Lovely quotes to start us off.

lyle baxter said...

you make my heart smile. thank you for sharing your wonderful collection! the newest pair is delightful.

Kelly M. said...

Happy new year, to you Donna! Yes, I've kissed someone and will try hard(er) to make and create this coming year! Peace -- Kelly