“Really all we have to offer the world is the gift of our individuality. We can never be just like any other person. Our journey through life is an extremely personal contribution to the work of being human.”
Jane Reichhold
It’s Christmas Eve. Weather app suggested snow overnight but we awoke to overcast skies and a cold north wind but no snow. After my quiet-time I made my way to Mugs in Old Town for some journaling and a mocha. Met a young woman who is an artist and storyteller. I truly do like her work and the idea of storytelling. Her website is called Twelve Little Tales. Faye you may want to checkout some of her watercolors.
What struck me about her was the passion she had for her art, and storytelling, and her energy to offer her gifts to the world. She epitomizes what Jane Reichhold says in her quote. She illustrates the individuality we are all given, our passion, that spark to create and give to this world. I found it exciting! When we choose to not be like other people and are able to let go of the voices of society attempting to tell us what and who are, let go of our self-doubts and fears, we find the gift of our individuality. Thank you Marna for sharing your gifts!
The above image was taken in 2009 while I was living briefly in Columbus, Ohio. I was blessed to live near a wonderful area that was a part of the Metro Parks in Columbus called Blendon Woods. Hoping you all have a wonderful Christmas with family!!! 🌲 🎅 Not sure about you but it’s now time to binge on food.
8 Comments
Faye White
Merry Christmas, Monte! Thank you for the link to Marna’s work. She is a talented individual. 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful day.
Monte Stevens
You are welcome. What really surprised me about her website was the creativity that she has. I love it. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Earl
Merry Christmas, Monte. We had our family Christmas yesterday, last night, Christmas Eve, so today is a quiet day. I like it like that.
Monte Stevens
We always seemed to celebrate Christmas Eve more so than Christmas Day when iwas younger. So I glad you can spend time with family. And, may you enjoy your day of quiet.
Tom Dills
Merry Christmas to you, Monte.
I also checked out Twelve Little Tales and found it to be a fascinating project. Great for introducing children and their parents to storytelling.
Monte Stevens
Calling it a “fascinating project” seems to fit. Telling stories in a creative writing manner is a wonderful way to train the mind. So much better than plopping down in front of a computer or tablet and play some computer game. Merry Christmas to you two.
geri oster
Happy Christmas. Monte and all. And thank you, Monte, for this beautiful reminder of my purpose in this life, to be…to be Geri only…to be the best human being that I can be with the help and guidance of The Creator and all of those blessed souls He brings along my path. Love and Blessings All.
Monte Stevens
And Merry Christmas to you Geri. I also wish to thank you for your presence here, for your sharing, for all that you bring here. Hoping you two enjoy your day and this season!