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being down, being hopeful, dating potential, happiness is a choice, mosaic life, mosaic table, online dating, wake-up call
“Life has its ups and downs. When you are up, enjoy the scenery. When you are down, touch the soul of your being and feel the beauty.” –
I am sorry I haven’t written in awhile. I have been busier than usual with tons of work deadlines and I also have been going out more than usual. But the real culprit is my lack of energy and less than optimal mood. Some days I am struggling to be upbeat.
There is no need to worry, I am still smiling and enjoying life. It is just a downturn on that journey full of ups and downs that we call life. How boring would life be if there were no ups and downs? BORING!!
I am having some issues with my tenant and some other issues that I think are contributing to bringing me down. My hip and clavicle continue to prevent me from exercising the way I want. Lately, health-wise, it seems that if it is not one thing it is another. I am happy to report though that the vertigo feelings are gone! (Thank you Tom for the recommendation!)
“If we do not have the depths, how do we have the heights? Yet you fear the depths, and do not want to confess that you are afraid of them. It is good, though, that you fear yourselves; say it out loud that you are afraid of yourselves. It is wisdom to fear oneself.” ―
All the issues that are bothering me aren’t really that important in the grand scheme of things. I am able to appreciate that at times such as this, my body, mind, and soul are crying for help. They are telling me that I need to stop, pay attention and make some changes. I need to acknowledge that.
It is time to recharge, to redo, to rethink. Why am I letting situations affect my mood. Happiness has always been a choice for me. I need to remember that.
Life is a mosaic, with good parts and not so good parts all working together to make us a whole beautiful artwork. Broken pieces of anything can be put together and create something beautiful! There is no perfection in mosaic, but there is beauty!
“Climb up the stairs cheerfully, climb down the stairs cheerfully! Let your mind be unaffected by the ups and downs of life!”―
It is important that I know and acknowledge that I am blessed beyond belief. My list of blessings are endless.
This downturn is also a way the Universe uses to prevent me from becoming too complacent, too comfortable. It is amazing what and how much we get used to, even pain and discomfort can often become the norm. I keep learning to live with body pain instead of addressing it more effectively.
This not so optimal phase is a wake up call.
I am feeling down, but life continues to be full, and getting fuller by the minute, I am doing my mosaics, eating out often, and going on adventures. Saturday was mosaic studio and a night with the girls. Sunday was the beach. The smile is sometimes forced but it is still a smile 🙂
As far as dating I haven’t given it too much time but I been exchanging messages with a few guys. I have also been exchanging texts with someone I didn’t meet yet, but I see so much potential. Finger crossed. More to come.
I leave you with my latest mosaic project. Another table. I still have to paint it, but I am holding off on that for now. I think I will eventually open a craft shop called “Tables or Us” 😉
beth said:
Beautiful
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank Beth! Blessings! ♥♥
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Darnell Cureton said:
Nice work. A craft shop would be the happy place we need in 2020.
How about “Crafty Crafts”
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hi Darnell,
Catchy name for a craft store!!
Thank you and blessings to you! ♥♥
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Darnell Cureton said:
You as well. 🥰
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! 🙂 ♥
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utesmile said:
Very beautiful table!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Ute!
Blessings! ♥♥
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Yernasia Quorelios said:
♡ Evolving
…♡♡♡…
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Always!!
Thank you Yernasia! Blessings! ♥
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QueridaJ said:
Beautiful, sunny piece of work, sure to brighten up a sun room, give a cafe a perfect touch of elegance and whimsy! I’m glad your bout with vertigo has subsided…as for health… seems this sudden exclusion from the daily grind has forced us to listen to our bodies as well. I too wish I could be more active without my knees bothering me. I’m trying not too let it stop me. It is good to hear I’m not alone. Very good to hear from you!! ☺️
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much!
You are definitely not alone. So far my knees are okay, but the rest is a mess 😦
Good for you for not letting it stop you. I am doing the same. I feel that if I stop I will never get going again.
Blessings to you! ♥♥
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cattalespress said:
Love your mosaic table and how you illustrate the beautiful metaphor of brokenness in your post!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it. As I get older and, and at time feeling completely broken, I am learning to love every part of myself and do the best with all I got and with every situation.
I am hoping you are doing well! Sending you prayers and blessings! ♥♥
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brilliantviewpoint said:
Fabulous, love your flower! Beautiful color choices.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! I am glad you liked it! Blessings! ♥♥
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Pam Lazos said:
Fantastic!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! Blessings! ♥♥
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magarisa said:
Your mosiac art is a wonderful way to create beauty from brokenness. Another insightful post.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! There is beauty everywhere. Sometimes it is just a matter of putting broken pieces together and creating something new.
Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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magarisa said:
Agreed. A blessed weekend to you too! 💕
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! ♥♥
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A Star on the Forehead said:
♥♥
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Cassa Bassa said:
The mosaic table is really coming along beautifully. And I love the mosaic art analogy, it is more like a wisdom. Blessings!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Cassa! Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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K E Garland said:
Those mosaics are very pretty.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you K.E.! Blessings! ♥♥
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Jonathan Caswell said:
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WOW—ALL THOSE LITTLE STONES (TILES) GO FROM BEING UNDER ONE’S FEET TO ONE AT A TIME, BE USED TO MAKE PATTERNS–BRIGHT AND ENDURING! A MOSAIC!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hi Jonathan
Thank you for the reblog!
Mosaics are indeed wonderful.
Blessings! ♥♥
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Jonathan Caswell said:
YEP THEY ARE
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Jonathan Caswell said:
THOSE OF US still in enforced social isolation empathize!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! We are all so in need of normalcy. I am remaining hopeful and sending you blessings! ♥♥
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Jonathan Caswell said:
Back at ya, neighbor!
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Janis said:
Wow! Those are incredible!
Amazing mosaics!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Janis!! Blessings! ♥♥
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luisa zambrotta said:
Wonderful!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you Luisa! Blessings! ♥♥
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luisa zambrotta said:
❤
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Samantha Dixon said:
“It is important that I know and acknowledge that I am blessed beyond belief. My list of blessings are endless.”
This is me. I know cognitively how I am blessed. So why am I so unhappy?
Enjoying your blog.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
I think it is okay to be a bit unhappy sometimes, as long as we don’t dwell on it. Unhappy times can be a blessing – it challenges us! My sadness to me signals that it is time for a change, so I am working towards those changes now.
Blessings to you! ♥♥
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Kat said:
My beautiful Star!
How dare I miss your post!
By now, I truly hope your smile isn’t ‘forced’ any longer.
You’re full of wisdom and such a grounded person. We all experience these moments of ‘what is going on?! I need to change something here and get back in the horse’.
I am so glad the Vertigo is gone. Such great news. Yay.
I hope you get the physical body discomfort sorted out soon so you can get out there and exercise. My knee has been acting out lately, so I’m currently switching my exercise from running to stationary bike indoors. Maybe try that? Way less impact on knees and hips etc.
Exercise is HUGE for our mental health. Don’t leave it for too long.
With regards to ‘the down moments’, you sound like you have a lot on your plate. The tenant from what it seems, is causing a lot of stress. Pleas trust, this is temporary. As painful as it is, it will get resolved sooner or later. Don’t let it get to you. Meditate, a knowledge, then put it in a little box, and focus on other things. Deal with the tenant the best way you can, then place him/her in the little box, and say ‘I’ve done what I can for today, I deserve a break from this stress, so I can deal with it better after I recharge. Goodbye for now’.
So, first physical health, deal with that, take care of it, and i guarantee it’ll give you a sense of accomplishment and a boost. Then on to exercise.
You are beautiful and ever so wonderful. No one is ‘allowed’, to bring my wonderful friend down.
And your mosaic table is absolutely gorgeous.
♥️☕️
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Kat, you have been missed! ♥♥
Life is beautiful! I still have the little dark clouds every now and then but I am trying to inspect them and learn from them.
I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned exercise – that is one thing that has been lacking in my life so I need to make sure that I get that addressed now rather than later.
Another great point/advice you made is meditation and putting certain issues in a box. I used to be good at doing that but lately, it doesn’t come to mind, so instead I dwell on things. Thank you for the ever so needed reminder.
Reading your words, believe it or not, has given me renewed resolve to get some things done. And I will.
Thank you for the wisdom and love shared with me! Blessings! ♥♥♥
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Kat said:
That is precisely why, you are: A Star in my life. Let’s get to work. Can’t wait to hear how it’s going! Baby steps. 15 min of exercise today. Tomorrow, 20. The next day 25. And the one after, 30. I’ll be cheering you on. And yes put worries in little boxes, tie them to imaginary helium filled balloons..then sit down and let go of the ribbon and watch those worries leaving you..floating up and away..leaving you to breath, appreciating your health, your talents, your sister, your lovely nature, your amazing work ethics, your determined soul, and your love for this life.
♥️🤗
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hi Kat,
I am going to keep coming back to this every time I need a little extra push.
Baby steps it is!! Thank you for the support and belief, it is powerful!
Blessings! ♥♥
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Kat said:
I like the sound of that. We all gotta rely on what helps us remain on the path.
The support will never waiver. I truly value you and who you are. So it happens naturally.
♥️
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Eternally grateful and also here for you!! ♥♥♥
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Kat said:
…get back *on the horse.
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Smithasbakelove said:
Beautiful mosiac table. Funny but catchy name – Tables R us. Good Luck!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! (your baked goods look amazing) Blessings! ♥♥
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Smithasbakelove said:
Aw, Thank you so much for such sweet comment
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A Star on the Forehead said:
You are welcome! Blessings! ♥♥
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Amy said:
Beautiful mosaic table! Thank you for reminding us life is like mosaics. I have had some down times…
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hi Amy
Thank you so much!
I hope that your down times are few and far between.
Blessings! ♥♥
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mahimajalan said:
This is so beautiful 😍 Also I would if you check my recent blog and share your feedback 🌸
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! Will do! Blessings! ♥♥
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Chocoviv said:
Amazing mosaic
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! Blessings! ♥♥
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Chocoviv said:
You’re welcome
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