This is a thing that growing older causes us to do. To those of us that are ageing the past is still relevant and real, a safer place than the present reality. Just as our parents before us saw the days of their youth as safe and simpler we find ourselves doing the same thing, living in the past. In reality, the present is where we are and where we need to be and participate. The past is good for lessons learned and remembering mistakes made to prevent them from being repeated. There are good memories to be tucked away but today is the time to create those new memories. They do not exist in future times because the future is not the present. We create the future in the here and now. It is good to remember that our travels through the present are where our footprints are left according to what we do in the present. Our actions and even our words mold the future not only for ourselves but for those around us. No-one passes through life without affecting the world around them. Every breath we take, every word we utter, everything we do causes the world to change in some way. Is it any wonder that God spoke, and it came to be? Greater things are accomplished when Jesus is part of the present than just me alone. We cannot change what has passed, but we can move forward with positivity.
(This will be the last post for some time. I am taking a sabbatical due to other demands in my life.)
Today I am sharing another of the Highlander Men images.
The Copics used are;
The pen is a Copic multiliner brown.
That's it for now. Thank you for your support and may the good Lord bless and keep you safe. Remember to "Always Love The Details."
Happy belated birthday! Beautiful and thought provoking post, as always. I pray all is or at least goes well for you and Jill during your break. You know where I am if you need or want a chat.
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To live fully means to embrace the present moment and meet the challenges we find there. Jim, enjoy your sabbatical, but know you will be missed here. Blessings always, and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteA very happy belated birthday - I hope it was a special one, just like this image of the young man you brought to life with your coloring skills. I'm going to miss seeing your artistic skills as you take a break, but hopefully after some time to catch your breath and focus on other things, you'll be back again. Until next time, take good care and keep smiling. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: Happy belated birthday! Hope it was a good one.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I'm out of words! Your coloring is wonderful as always! I'm not able to understand how it's possible!
You are a real artist! You'll take a break, but I do hope you'll be back again! You will be missed!
Wish you and Jill a great time. Take care.
Hugs
Querido amigo, disfruta de tu año sabático y mientras descansas acá te estamos esperando, siempre nos dejas algo para la reflexión.
ReplyDeleteLlegué tarde pero igual te deseo con todo mi corazón UN FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS.
Abrazos y besitos
La imagen preciosa, esta bellísima
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Good morning my dear friend. I like reading your posts because I always find wise words and beautiful, wonderful images in them. Greetings, have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteQuerido amigo, una hermosa entrada llena de sabiduría y bellas imágenes, es una delicia visitarte.
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A wonderful thoughtful post. Thank you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteHappy late birthday, Jim. Hope you enjoy your time away from blogging - I just took a long break myself. Beautiful coloring of the highlander.
ReplyDeleteYour words on visiting and/or living in the past are so true. We have struggled lately with dealing with thoughts of what our bodies were like 10-20 years ago versus today. We have so many more health problems and each new one is shocking. We have realized what we are doing though and trying to focus more on our new normal plus trying to ensure that each issue doesn't get worse if we can help it. Life is tough - we so need Jesus there to help in every way. Hugz to you and Jill.
Amazing.
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Querido amigo, que tengas un precioso día, lleno de amor.
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Querido amigo, que tengas un bonito fin de semana, lleno de amor
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y besitos
Querido amigo, te dejo todo mi cariño y un beso, que pases una hermosa semana en familia y con amigos.
ReplyDeleteGracias querido amigo por estar, que tengas un feliz día, lleno de amor. bendiciones.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y te dejo un beso
Querido amigo, maravilloso post, la imagen hermosa.
ReplyDeleteEs una delicia visitarte.
Cariños y besos, que tengas un hermoso fin de semana lleno de amor
Hello my friend! How are you? Are you okay? I came to see the new post, but it's not there, so I greet you warmly and wish you a good new week.
ReplyDeleteQuerido amigo, te dejo un abrazo y besitos, que tengas un feliz día
ReplyDeleteGracias querido amigo por estar.
ReplyDeleteTe dejo todo mi cariño y besos
Mi querido amigo, gracias por estar a pesar de mi ausencia.
ReplyDeleteTe dejo todo mi cariño y besos
Thank you for your nice contribution.
ReplyDeleteWe should focus on the here and now every day and spread kindness into the world.
All good wishes for you. It's good to take a break every now and then.
Hug
Querido amigo, te deseo un feliz inicio de semana.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos y te dejo un besito