September 13, 2014 Knowing

Even if something is personally experienced, all experiences are unique to each individual.

In a universe that is full of differences and change is there anything that is without exception? Yes! God's love. That is the only thing that is never changing. All else is wrapped in vagaries. We all age and we all have our issues whether physical, emotional, mental, relational or what have you. Seeing so many of our friends with problems and loved ones that are seriously ill is heart breaking. It is also part of life. Every incidence is different no matter how much it is identical. Our experiences are a strengthening process. It is a place where a kind of common ground is reached to allow the heart to understand what only the heart can understand. The ability to feel the hurt, the emptiness or grief of loss let alone the power of love is only possible from the heart. Because you experience these things only means you can understand what someone else is going through. It does not speak for the uniqueness of their situation or condition. Only they know what they are living through unless you are living through it with them. Even then it is still unique to each as two separate lives and individuals. It is the feelings and the emotions that you can connect with and experience with someone. It is where bonding, comforting, sympathy and many other things including love happen. I know God loves us. He is the connection to and of the heart. Without that connection there would be no hope. Without it we cannot exist. Without it everything would count for nothing.

My dear friends, let us love one another, since love is from God and everyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Whoever fails to love does not know God, because God is love.

The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (1 Jn 4:7–8). New York: Doubleday. 

I would like to amend this post to acknowlege that I have won the "Cherry on Top" Giveaway at Kristi Schurr's blog, Paper Creations. She will be redesigning her blog with more content and tutorial videos. She expects to begin about the beginning of the new year. Stop by and see her work and share some comments with her. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for the gift certificate. It will be put to good use.

I have done some painting but not as much as I would like. There has been some progress though. Here are the colors used.

Some were used by themselves and some in combination. Some were very thick but not completely dried out. A drop of water or more to hydrate the paint. Here is the current progress of the painting.

As you can see it is coming right along. The cliff area will be pretty much done with the next update post. This represents the largest numbered areas. From there it will be harder. Hope you like it thus far. 
That is it for this week. Thank you for stopping by and if you leave a comment it will be appreciated greatly. It is also a sure way to get me out to look at your current creation and I will comment. I love returning the courtesy.

Remember to LOVE THE DETAILS.