The world is in a state of great upheaval and in my mind, madness, all of which I believe stems from greed and fear.
As I observe the mass movement of people from around the world, I recognise more and more how important the basic and simple elements of life are. Shelter, clothing, food, community.
The question is, how do we deal with the very real stress and horror that we are constantly bombarded with?
Something I often do is imagine myself as a bird flying above it all. This simple exercise helps. It doesn’t change anything but it does give me a deeper understanding of how small we really are…….and in those moments of wonder and peace comes a feeling of hope.
A Bientôt
Keep flying, my dear Janet… xxx
Will do…..sending hummingbird love in your direction. xx
Thanks for the beautiful images and the inspiration. It’s looking good here too!
You are welcome:)xx
Magical paintings and glorious thoughts, Janet. xx
Thank you:)x
How beautiful and utterly joyful.
Thank you for such a lovely comment:)
I love the quote, Janet. Yes… “If only (I) had sense enough…”
I especially like the first one. The combination of colors, not to mention beautiful artistry, makes it almost vibrate up off the page. Mega hugs!
Thank you so much:)x
Have a wonderful weekend Janet! I love your freedom and use of vibrant colors – your work is extraordinary.
Thank you so much…what a lovely way to begin my week…Janet:)
Colourful images…..Super! Equally Colourful, Super Hummingbird Hugs for the Week-end. 😉 ❤
Thank you:)xxx
Exceptionally beautiful hummingbirds, Janet. Oh, I love the quote from the Secret Garden and no doubt your father reading it to you had an important influence on the magic of your work. 🙂 .
Good morning, Carol….yes I think my Father reading that book to me, over and over again, had a huge influence. I hope you enjoy a lovely day and week ahead…janet. x
How beautiful to see them in flight!
Indeed…have a lovely Monday and week ahead…Janet. x
A flash of movement…
It glitters half-guessed,
Half seen, half imagined;
From flower to flower
A fairy-like loveliness,
With such brave wings
A hummingbird flies.
Thank you Janet for sharing the quote and your magical hummingbird water colors. Much appreciated.
Good morning Connie…thank you so much for your comment and for leaving these lovely ‘hummingbird’ words…much appreciated. Janet:)
beautiful so beautiful ❤
Thank you:)x
Gosh, the colours are so radiant! Beautiful! I loved the Secret garden, I still love to read it now. Yes, there is magic! xxx
I have The Secret Garden in my book case, and love to pick it up, read, and reminisce…Enjoy another glorious day in your autumn garden…janet. xxx
Lovely Janet. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you for the re blog – always appreciated. Janet
I love your watercolors, especially the hummingbird and florals, have been looking for something for my living room wall, wish I could find something like that here
Thank you so much for this lovely compliment…it’s really appreciated….Janet:)