More Rain in Naples by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"BOUGAINVILLEA BOUQUET"

Painting #700 of 1181 Paintings / Pastel (24"x 20")  Completed April 29, 2002   SOLD

"Another rainy day in Naples, FL.   While sitting at my desk, this is my view."

Embrace I embrace changes in life as blessings.

Saturday, September 20, 2014 When an oyster suffers irritation from a foreign body in its shell, it responds by secreting more shell-making substance. The intruder is not cast out but enfolded, coated by layers of nacre as it is gradually transformed into a smooth and precious pearl. Like the oyster, I choose to see irritations as invitations to make pearls! I release resistance and accept any such experience as part of life. As I enfold the situation in love, I see how temporary life challenges lose their power to annoy and become gifts. As I bless each challenge, I allow it to help me find the peace of God within. Gratefully, I magnify the treasures of the kingdom. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!—2 Corinthians 5:17