ART & SPIRIT by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ORANGE BEGONIA"

Painting #1074 of 1181 Paintings / Oil on Canvas  (24"x 24") Completed October 30, 2009

Photos again from THE BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ART.

Shift I shift to a higher spiritual perspective. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 A car with a manual transmission cannot move if it is not in gear. If I find myself pressing my foot on the gas pedal and spinning my wheels, shifting the gears will propel me forward. Likewise, holding on to an attitude of insistence or resistance in my life will keep me stuck. Through prayer, I access the wisdom and clarity to know how to shift gears and change. To rise from blame, upset, or frustration, I adjust my attitude. I let go and forgive. I use my energy in positive ways—uplifting, encouraging, and looking for the best in myself and others. These shifts help me gain a higher spiritual perspective and move me steadily forward. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the Lord of hosts.—Zechariah 4:6

"Floral In Brass Vase" by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"FLORAL IN BRASS VASE"

Painting #701 of 1181 Paintings / Oil on Linen  (30"x 24")  Completed May 6, 2002  SOLD

"Let's look at some more paintings hanging in The Boston Museum of Fine Art"

Decisions Every decision offers me a blessing.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 When making a decision, I relax knowing that every choice offers me a blessing. I do not allow myself to become anxious that one choice will be “wrong” and another “right.” Whether I turn right or left; go or stay; say yes or no, God is with me. I ease my mind by knowing I am never apart from the Divine Creator. I claim my power to choose and celebrate the wisdom that guides me. Any direction I take is a fresh path to adventure, new experiences, and deeper understanding. I don’t dwell on what might have happened on another path. With God, I cannot make a wrong choice. I embrace my journey! My lessons, gifts, and blessings are right where I am. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs … and you shall be … like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.—Isaiah 58:11

At Boston Museum of Fine Art / Artist, NORA KASTEN

"RETIREMENT LUNCHEON"

Painting #213 of 1181 Paintings / Oil on Linen (21"x25") / Completed March, 1995

"I was at the Boston Museum of Fine Art on Saturday, October 11, 2014.  I started my tour in the Contemporary Gallery and was immediately faced with this work of art below.  You must make your own assessment."

Boston of Fine Art Contemporary Gallery

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"I took photos of some of my favorites and most of them, as you can see, are by John Singer Sargent"  Here are some of the photos and tomorrow I will post more."

The Boston Museum of Fine Art

God-Essence God flows in and through me!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 I am an expression of God. I am love, peace, power, and life. I am all this and more. I am one with God, and therefore, one with the essence that God is. Guided by an inner Light, I turn within in prayer and seek ways to express the presence of God in my thoughts, words, and actions. As I listen to God’s gentle guidance, I learn to be kind to myself. As I practice patience, kindness, and love for myself and others, I manifest the essence of God in the world. When I am centered in God, I behold the Divine in others, and I embrace a life of goodness. I pray to be a conduit through which others experience the essence of God and come to know its fullness. From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.—John 1:16