Freya Art & Design
I don't know what's in the air lately, but I've received some of the best submissions ever! Recently I heard from Freya Ete from Freya Art & Design and just got around to looking over her submission this morning and feel so bad that I didn't get to it sooner. What talent and fun, whimsical illustrations with so many caring thoughts! She is an artist who lives in London (part-time) and on Phillip Island during the rest of the year and her pieces are lovely and full of sunshine and warmth.
There is so much negativity in the world (but a lot of good too) but for me to navigate the bad I like to surround myself with positive thoughts (and people) - it's my way of getting through the muck sometimes. Some people can be so thoughtless, negative, and absolute pains sometimes, can't they? Sheesh! I've dealt with flakes, copycats, people who cannot forgive simple mistakes, those who are obsessed with perfection to a fault, those who are just plain mean -- most of whom I personally never care to deal with again. But on the flipside of all that pain and drama, which I have none of in my life currently, there is a lot of sunshine, hope and a refinement process that builds character so that once you've dealt with a difficult personality, you are sometimes so much better from it! And you know what to look for to avoid those "types" next time. Aging = wisdom. Well, hopefully. :)
And of course, I always think about this on September 11th because as an American, this day will forever mark a day of great sorrow in my country when stupid people did very evil things. And I think that to the rest of the world, those who are not American but who care about life and freedom, 9-11 will always be a day of reflection for them too. We all want peace and happiness. So here are some nice positive thoughts for all of us to reflect on today... let's leave the negativity behind and focus our energy on the good, the great, and the amazing!
Many more are available for your enjoyment at the little Fréya Art & Design shop. Enjoy!
(images: fréya art & design)