Hidden truths in forgotten bags

Have you ever used a bag after a long time ago?

Isn't it great when you find that pen you were looking for everywhere, or that small notebook? Have you ever found money and felt 'wow, that's a gift'!?  I really enjoy it when it happens! :)

Well, some months ago, I started using again a white handbag I have got (since it was summer!). Inside, I found a lot of interesting objects (like a keychain!). However, when I unzipped the inner pocket, I discovered some forgotten post-it notes, on which I used to write down my thoughts one year ago - whenever I did not have any notebook with me.One specific note draw my attention:

"Two people reach the massive forest which is run through by the river Amazon.

One of them open his hands and feels he is the king of the world, since he managed to reach this place.The other one, open his hands too, but he feels he is a tiny piece of the amazing cosmos.

I value and appreciate both of them."

I remember very well when I wrote down this quote one year ago; I wanted to give merit to diversity.There are different personalities in the world and people react different in similar situations. Nevertheless, every single person is valuable and has lessons to teach and to be taught.

Today, I feel it is time to enhance my story with the 'lessons' of the year passed. That is,

I can see a third person, who reaches this forest by the river Amazon and feels like ... home. 

No feelings of awe, of pride, or of fear. Just appreciation of the beautiful nature. An internal feeling of warmth; inspiration. Inspiration that can be transformed into action. Not loudly or swaggeringly, but silently and peacefully. Action that could be depicted in a drawing, written in a book, sung with a song...

Have you fed your soul lately?

Hello! :)

I was wondering today...how do we feed our soul?
I think there are a lot of different ways, but one of them is a r t ! :)

Have you been occupied with something artistic lately? For instance, you could draw a painting, write a song, take some photos, decorate your room...

For me, art is to do something in a different way than everybody else does.. to give a different meaning to objects & actions that seem ordinary to other people... For instance, you could tidy your clothes in your closet in such a creative way, that you feel there's a touch of art there! :)

Instead of doing repeated, everyday movements for ordinary habits, you may want to put some colour in your life! In this way, life does not go by thoughtlessly, but you feel everyday you have done something different for you! Of course, at work or at other responsibilities, a big percentage of us are 'obliged' to do something different or extraordinary.. but what about our personal life? What about the time when we are just with ourselves?

Do you spend time with yourself? Doing something you really enjoy and not only 'survival' movements, such as showering, brushing your teeth and eating breakfast?!
Sometimes, when I forget to feed my soul... routine makes me feel 'un-human', a robot!
The best remedy is to do something 'artistic' everyday. Even cooking could be art, if you don't see it only as a 'survival' action! : )

If you are afraid/shy and don't know how to start, why don't you get yourselves inspired? Read books, listen to the music, go to art galleries.... this time, though, the aim will not be to fill  your spare time but to find your muse, to get inspired!

Apart from the above, I find inspiration in 'real' persons and in 'real' feelings...have you ever thought to draw the feeling of anxiety you have before a very important meeting? It could be so nice, that you may even like to frame it! :) Have you ever thought to create a dish that will express your feelings for another person? I bet the result will be amazing and even the greatest chefs will be jealous!

So, go ahead and try! : ) Feed your soul today with some art!

Are you the artist of your own life?

Good morning! :))

It's been a week since my last post, but now I have been inspired again and "I will write all down", as Shakespeare said in his Cymbeline II. =)

Yesterday, Maya Aggelou, an American author and poet, posted on her facebook status: "Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realized that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art". Wow!! What a quote!! 

Indeed, life is an adventure, our own one. We are the ones that decide if we will use crayons or watercolours. We may not get the colour we thought we would, but it's in our will to appreciate the new, 'unexpected' colour, find it beautiful or hate it forever. 

They say that an artist finds beautiful what everybody else finds it weird..and this could be an image, a song, a feeling, even an experience. We don't have to regret about past mistakes in our life- they taught us a lot.. actually never encounter them as mistakes..they are opportunities to fully experience life! =)

With the above quote, I feel that Maya Aggelou urges us not to be afraid to live! She invites us to experience life without fears,  to write our own song lyrics and sing it in our own special way. An artist experiences days of inspiration and flow, and days filled with boredom, without any ideas or motivation. And that is o.k. =) Artists know that inspiration comes and goes, like a life cycle..

I conclude with a quote from Seneca: "The whole future lies in uncertainty. Live immediately". So, till the next time, treat life as art - live imnmediately! : )

My first Blog!

So here we go... I finally made the first step towards creating a blog I always wanted!
I am glad for that. :)
Purpose of this blog is to offer some short of inspiration, a bit of a hope, a pat on the back! 
How I am thinking to do this? Photos, quotes, videos and speeches will help me put a smile on your face :) and ignite your heart! <3


I would love to receive your comments and have fertile discussions on the various topics! I promise - it will be fun! :)


Of course, I am more than happy to receive any suggestions and why not, requests!


For the time, enjoy the photo from which I inspired the name of this blog!

I found it on http://piccsy.com/2011/04/art-wygmmgzd/ and I believe it is so true! Everytime I do something creative (or at least I see it in this way!) I feel it's a bit of art.. a bit of a 'new way of seeing things'. This helps me a lot to take away any stress, bad feelings or insomnia I may have!


ART washes from the SOUL the dust of everyday LIFE... that's what I would like to do with my blog as well! : ) 


Till the next time, I hope you will put a bit more art in your everyday life. 
Go on and feel more precious! :)