Vacation To Maine by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ORANGE BEGONIA"

Painting #1074 of 1181   Oil on Canvas (24"x24")  Completed October 30, 2009

 I enjoy viewing this painting here in my home now in Naples, FL  

WOW!  Today, I am going to Maine.  It's a vacation.  I will arrive in Portland, ME late tonight.  Tomorrow I will be with good artist friend and art gallery owner, Susan Roux.  Check out her gallery here.  Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery.  

Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, I will be in Stetson, ME.  After that, it's up for grabs.

Rest

Through the restorative power of the Silence, I rest

Rest is essential for achieving excellence in my work and relationships. To be at my best, I must have energy, enthusiasm, and a clear head. Being tired or frazzled reminds me that it is time to recharge my batteries.

When in need of rest, I turn to the restorative power of the Silence. I begin by simply placing my attention on my breath. I set aside any concerns, responsibilities, or tasks, and reconnect with the calm and loving energy of Spirit. As I close my eyes, I become aware of my body and relax each part of it, from my head to my toes. I surrender all of me to the Silence. Its power restores me—body, mind, and soul. I am rested and refreshed.

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.—Matthew 11:

Retreat at Unity Village, MO by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Artistic Expressions"

Painting #20 of 1179 to date.  Painted in Summer, 1988  Oil on linen  (24"x30")   SOLD

Labyrinth at Unity Village, MO  June 20, 2013

Rose Garden at Unity Village, MO   June 20, 2013

"The retreat and workshop "Living Originally" led by the Unity minister, Robert Brumet, at Unity Village, MO was a wonderful experience for me (and 96 others).  The main thing that I learned about "living originally" is that our lives are being transformed in the process.  We have been translating spiritually but now we are being transformed.    

The LOVE of God, Holy Spirit, was a constant and of course everyone felt this Love in all and for all throughout our time together.  It continues though we have all gone our separate ways.

At the workshop, I met a woman who receives messages from the other side as I have since last January, 2013.  This gift has been hers for many years now, since she was a child, and she was very helpful in explaining it to me.  An author she reccommended and a big help is Sonia Choquette and I've read several of her books . . . .  that's one reason I haven't had time to post to the blog.  I will do better because I really do want to share my experiences and what I am learning spiritually.

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