Friday, July 27, 2012

Wild Sunflower Gratitude


This is what artist Vincent Van Gogh had to say
about his sunflower paintings,

I feel the desire to renew myself,
and try to apologize for the fact 
that my pictures are, after all,
almost a cry of anguish,
although in the
rustic sunflower
they may
symbolize

gratitude.


I get that.

Life around us

can be a cry of anguish.

But the sunflowers . . . 

my sun flowers . . . 






are a picture




of

gratitude.




They cry out to us

to

celebrate.






They

shine.




They

cheer.

They inspire

love.







Wild.

Beautiful.

Gratitude.


1000 Gifts:

81.  The color yellow

82.  Hearts in gravel sprinkled with flower petals.

83.  Growing girls laughter on the evening air.

84.  Sunshine on blonde hair.

85.  Gravel Roads.



Join me for my last summer
art and photography faith-centered day retreat
at my home
Saturday, August 11.

Here's what Missy has to say,
"I attended the first session in June, and I would highly recommend this upcoming day retreat to ANY woman. You do not need to be a photographer or an artist (I am neither!) to attend this retreat. It is for any woman who would like to spend a day admiring nature, finding beauty in the ordinary, and being inspired by an amazing story. It is a very relaxing experience. I just took my little point-and-shoot camera, used Jodi's supplies, and listened to her stories. You do not need to be an expert, you do not need to be a professional, anyone would enjoy and learn from this experience. It has helped me appreciate the many 'everyday-ordinary-beautiful-b
lessings' around me. I feel blessed to live so near this inspirational woman and to be able to experience her story and learn from it. I hope all of you take the opportunity to experience these retreats, too!"

Read about it here:

Register here:




All photos property of Jodene Shaw. 2012.

2 comments:

  1. Jodi with an 'i'---sunflowers just make me smile--mine are almost ready to bloom. This was a delight!

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