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And she was changed

10/1/2014

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    And She was Changed
                22 x 28 Acrylic on canvas

What are the things in our lives that "change" us?  Do we want to be "changed"?  Do we believe in the potential for transformation?  I do.  I remember several years ago at North Harbor Community Church in Maine, Pastor Dan said ," The single most dangerous idea in a relationship is the belief that another person will not or cannot change.   I believe we are all changeable and that leaves us with the potential to continually make our world better. We can all act as the light that leads the way. 

I was born a gypsy,  Perhaps i got it from my father.  As a child we moved every 5 years.  Some of my sisters hated it and for some reason I adapted to it pretty easily.  Change, transition , new scenery lights my fire.  My goal in life is to change.  I only want my change to be in a positive way though.  I only want to get better.  Obviously as we age our physical body may change in ways that we don't perceive as positive.  I am more referring to our emotional and spiritual selves.  Can we be more loving, more generous, less fearful?  Can we embrace our lives as the vehicle through which we can see positive transformation that effects our own selves as well as those of others. 

My experiences change me.   This painting was done at a recent painting retreat that I went to in Raleigh NC.  It was a Jeanne Bessette retreat.  Jeanne is an inspiration in every way.   She is a teacher and a painter.  We all were changed that week .  

As we transition through the season can we be more aware of our thoughts and actions?  In the stillness of fall, a midst  the stupendous beauty of the changing colors and the cooling of the air can we stop.   Can we suspend ourselves in time for just a moment .  To appreciate the moment that stands before us. As we leave behind the heat and light of the summer and look forward to the cold and darkness of winter can we set our intention to be positive change .  Change within ourselves, within our families, within our communities, within our world?   


Be the change....
12 Comments
Janie
9/30/2014 11:35:27 pm

I feel like the girl in the red coat!
Your art inspires me, Stacia. 😊💕

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Stacia
10/1/2014 01:45:11 pm

You do Janie? Explain what you mean? Where are you from???

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Caroline
10/1/2014 01:06:16 am

Love it! I have been so mesmerized by Fall this year. Every day, I've had moments of utter awe at the beauty of it. It's just gorgeous and makes me feel so lucky to be able to see and feel it. Love you Stace!

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stacia baker
10/1/2014 04:57:37 am

and I will see you soon!!!

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Juanita Dyer
10/1/2014 01:15:26 am

Stacia,
I love most things about fall but the crickets. When i hear them sing, I always say to myself, "Oh no, it is not long before winter."

Remember going through my change with me. Must have been a tough patient. Can't tell you how much i have changed through it all.
I truly love your painting about change.
Fondly Juanita

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stacia
10/1/2014 04:59:52 am

Juanita I remember you said that before. I love love love crickets! thank you for replying. I do not remember thinking you were ever difficult. Im glad you have changed ! for you not for me :)

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Cori Charters
10/1/2014 02:04:49 am

I love this post. It's so true. I remember once when you told me that you always pray for growth. Growth is change. I admired that, because I have always tended to resist change (as You Know) because I have percieved the unknown as scary. Which I'm working on. I'm working on that. You inspire me. I love you.

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stacia
10/1/2014 04:58:28 am

I love you too cori!!! miss you so so much

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Debbie Pennay
10/2/2014 10:22:08 am

I love the soft but vibrant colors and that she is moving toward light. What promise lies ahead....?

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Randi
10/13/2014 02:34:07 am

I feel like you were talking about me. As you know I don't like the cold dark winters. I will take warm tropical breezes all year round. to me the girl in the picture looks like she is walking towards winter. stormy, darkness, cold. XXXOOO cool picture :)

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Gay Bath House Georgia link
12/30/2022 02:44:03 am

Great posst

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stacia link
12/30/2022 06:19:37 am

thank you for your comment. i love that someone today found my blog post from 2014!

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