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Showing posts with label #summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #summer. Show all posts

Thursday, July 27, 2017

The Creative Life A thru Z ~ F is for Fun

The Creative Life A thru Z

 Week Seven


F is for FUN!!
~
Yes, Fun!, Of course it could be for Films, Foreign Languages, Food, Future, or even Five minute vacations.  
Let's shift our mind set to fun first. 
What is fun?
 Some people think fun is reading, being outside,
 or cooking in the kitchen. 
It's a very specific activity to you. 
What you think is fun someone else may not. 
I think anything that makes time go by quickly,
 something you are enjoying, you are having fun at. 

I like process. 
I believe my purpose is creating processes to get to destinations. 
In that thinking I like lists. 
I find lists help me be proactive, not reactive in my life. 
Life is suppose to be enjoyed, fun, and filled with love. 
I do activities which help me reach those goals. 

Benjamin Franklin said, and I quote,
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." 

 In the pursuit of fun, wonder, and play. 
Let's get started.
Gypsy Women  (~jean)

"I'm see a fun activity coming your way."

Journal Writing Assignment: 
What will you do today that will make you happy in your tomorrow life?
The Future is in Your Hands
1. Write 8 questions about your life? 
 Relationships, passions, health, prosperity, desires,adventure, lifestyle, spiritual life. 

2. Make a paper " Fortune Teller", if you don't remember how to make these from your childhood, here is a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4SnzwjriGg

3. Decorate your Fortune Teller, place numbers on the outside tabs, 
on the inside choices use shapes and colors. 
On the hidden inside, write your questions. 

4. Play the game. Pick your squares. 
Now take a few minutes to sit still and meditate on this question. 
After you have meditated write down your thoughts about your future. 
Knowing full well that you are planning your future your way. 

I know that being in nature helps clear your mind and heal your body,
 sit in nature and meditate. 
Two Minutes in Nature.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXI8pDK22wA

5. Is there a active step you can take today for your life tomorrow? 

Five minute Vacations. 
Do you want more adventures in your life? More travel? 
I can't always go where my imagination takes me. But, since YouTube is only a few keystrokes away, 
I can go all over the world in minutes. 
I look up places in the world I would like to visit and watch these videos. 
Just watching them transports me to new places. 
It really feels like I have taken a five minute vacation and then I'm ready to get back to work. 
Let your imagination take you away!!

Art Assignment:
FABLES!
If you haven't yet read a fable, google one up. There are lot's to read and they are usually only a few paragraphs, and they all have a moral lesson. 
They are fun!!
1. Read a fable, and draw a picture of it. 




Jax Cat, thinks your doing well. 
As always, Have FUN  with this. 
Like, leave a comment, share. 



Tuesday, July 12, 2016

It's a sure thing

Jean Hart Artwork 

"If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live."
 Lin Yutang.


Brownies.....the thing I love about cooking in the kitchen,  is that after its made I find everyone in the kitchen with me. It's a sure thing when I find nothing in life to be that sure. 
Picnic's are not always a sure thing...but when they happen they are magical. So, when I find myself away from home doing the unusual things I have to remember how special the day is. 
What will you be doing today?

Be Inspired,
~jean 
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1*

It's never too late to become an artist

Art instruction

It's never too late to learn to paint.
It's summer here, lets get the paints out and get messy outside.
"Every artist was first an amateur."
 Anonymous
Don't judge or compare your work with anyone else.
It's time to paint like you  did when you were a young child.
Without limits.
Mix those colors. Paint the sky, the tress, the cat.
Just get started and you will see how fun painting can be.
If you want to get serious, take a class.
Be Inspired,
~jean 
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1* 


Monday, June 27, 2016

By the beautiful sea

Summer, Jean Hart 

The ocean in Summer, the ocean in Spring, the ocean in Winter or maybe even in Fall.
It doesn't matter when you go to the ocean.  Just being near the water is good for your health.
Here's a little article that explains why you should go to the ocean. 
Be Inspired,
~jean 
to see more of my artwork click the link below.
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1* 

5 reasons to stay near the ocean for your health 

Friday, June 24, 2016

Beach days are here

Spring Creek Marine, Jean Hart 

Summer is here!!
Just last week it was raining and cold, but now we are in the 90's.
This summer I have put on my calendar a few days at the beach.
I am so fortunate to live by a marina with a beach.
Be Inspired,
~jean
www.zazzle.com/jeanhar1* 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Summertime

Summer
Narcissus, acrylic, jean hart
To see this painting up close click link 
In the first days of summer all I want to do is sit in the sun and read.
Of course that only lasts for about an hour and then my mind starts planning!!!
With my first summer vacation behind me I'm already thinking about the next trip.
"You are young at any age if you're planning for tomorrow." Anonymous,
( he is very wise!!)
I am someone who always has plans.
My son gave me a little tip,
"Do something today that will make you happy tomorrow."
I think that's good advice. Planning makes me happy, it gives me something to look forward to and it keeps me interested in life.
5 strategies for moving forward with a plan.
Make a commitment. What ever it is, commit to it.
Start small. Pick just one or two things to do.
Stick with it. It's so easy to give up.
 Ask yourself if this is really what you want to do,or need to do.
Grow. Often one idea becomes another and another and soon your off doing amazing things!!
 
Summer plan????
Swim everyday, yoga everyday,
Be outside everyday, walking or sitting.
Read everyday, I'm reading little french books.
Paint everyday, I bought a 5' 7' pad of canvas to paint on.
Cook good food everyday, fresh for the season.
and watch movies, listen to music, and laugh everyday.
Travel somewhere you've never been. 
Always have a plan, it's a must.
Be Inspired,
~Jean