Art & Spirit by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"MIXED ROSES"

Painting #1129 of 1182 Paintings / Oil on Canvas (15"x30") Created April 25, 2010  ARCHIVED

Positive Attitude I align my thoughts with the truth. Monday, May 11, 2015 My state of mind influences my experience of life. If I feel sad or troubled, I consider how my attitude is affecting my perceptions and interactions with others. Are my thoughts supporting me in my goal to be confident, productive, and positive? Or am I blocking my good? When I am ready for an attitude adjustment, I align my thoughts with the truth: I am an expression of God—capable, loved, and supported. I call upon my spiritual gifts to guide me. As I do, I experience greater wisdom, faith, strength, and understanding. Blessed by Spirit, I maintain a positive attitude and bring love to all I do. With this mindset, I see good everywhere. For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.—Philippians 2:13

At The Beach by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ROSES & BAVARIAN CUP"

Painting #913 of 1181 Paintings / Oil on Linen  (5"x7")  Completed January 22, 2007

LOWDERMILK PARK, BEACH / NAPLES, FL

"Yesterday, for the first time in four weeks I was at the beach.  It was late afternoon but certainly not as dark as the photo appears.  It was beautiful and I was richly Blessed to be there.  It's raining again today here in Naples but maybe a walk in the rain on the beach is just what I need . . .  . is that an orb in the photo on the lower right hand side?"

Free I am free; I am unlimited.

Monday, September 22, 2014 In autumn, leaves let go of their branches. They catch a breeze, float freely through the air, then gently fall to the ground. Like the leaves, I let go of what I have been holding on to and find new freedom of expression. A whisper of inspiration guides my thoughts and actions as I drift to new experiences, ways of thinking, and patterns of living. I am not tied to one idea, one job, or one habit. I have freedom of choice. Just as the leaf has no fear as it falls from the tree, I have no fear of change. I am one with God, imbued with unlimited potential. I look forward to new growth and adventures, new freedom to express who I am. I am free. I am unlimited. I am ready for new horizons. As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.—1 Peter 2:16