Floral Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Breakfast Fruit"

Painting #828 of 1181  Oil on Linen  (40"x 30")  Completed May 20, 2005

ANOTHER SLIDESHOW OF SOME PAINTINGS

Today's message is from Abraham   /   Excerpted from the workshop: Philadelphia, PA on April 14, 1998
"You are on the leading edge of thought, taking thought beyond that which it has been before. Who cares what thoughts have led up to this. You're standing in the fresh now, and many of the thoughts that you vehemently oppose are the very thoughts that have given you the desire that has attracted the clarity of where you now stand. No matter how awful you think they might be, all were of value in the evolution forward. Every one of them.

---Abraham

Our Love,

Esther (and Abraham and Jerry)"

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Self-Portrait Slideshow by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Aquarium Scene"

Painting #1101  Oil on Canvas   (6"x 6")  Completed December 26, 2009     Destroyed

"This is one of the paintings I termed at the time,"Modern Expressions".

Here is a slide show of all the self portraits I have done (37 of them). 
 "The Good, Bad & The Ugly" 

Today's quote from Adam James

"The universe always responds to your beliefs. You always manifest what you believe. It doesn't need to be for your highest good, it doesn't need to be for anyone's highest good. If you (for some reason) firmly believe that killing a million people is your highest good, then the universe will assist you in doing this. 

The universe doesn't judge. It simply responds to your beliefs. If the universe only manifested what was for everyone's highest good, the world would be perfect. The world isn't perfect. The universe responds to peoples beliefs and that's all there is to it. Everyone has free will. 

Few people take conscious control of their beliefs. Those that do, become the masters of their universe.

Intending your highest good,

Adam James"

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Art & Meditation by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ONIONS & MELON"

Painting #501  Oil On Linen  (25"x 30")  Completed September 11, 1998

In the collection of Mr. & Mrs. Weber Gaskin

"Wow! What a revelation came to me yesterday when I attended this introduction for "Mindfulness Meditation".  What I have learned by going within and listening to my Higher Being, is being taught in a scientific and factual manner. . . . . .  right here close to Naples."

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Below is from Unity's "Daily Word" today

Harmony

The harmonizing power of God works in every area of my life.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

If situations in my life feel out of sync, I pause for a moment of prayer. As I turn within, I come back to center. I pray to understand how I can harmonize with the ways of the Divine. I am reminded that “all things work together for good.” A higher power is at work in my life and in the lives of those I hold dear.

In the stillness of prayer, I relax and let go of any worry or concern. I give thanks for the power and presence of God. My life is unfolding as it should, and I am patient. In tune with God, I know what is mine to do and when to do it. All is well. I rest in this peaceful awareness and emerge with a new sense of direction, appreciation, and joy.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28

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"Roses In Antique Pitcher" by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"ROSES IN ANTIQUE PITCHER"

Painting #410 of 1181  Oil on Linen    (24"x 20")   Painted in July, 1997   SOLD

"Another painting I found on a CD this summer.  Renditions Fine Art Gallery in Indianapolis sold this painting the same year."

Quote from  ADAM JAMES               Friday, July 18, 2014

"Children are naturally happier because they don't care what others think of them. They can play, laugh, be themselves, and be connected to their souls without a single worry or fear of what others think of them. This is freedom. Freedom creates happiness, joy and bliss. Freedom from the opinions of others creates tremendous joy.

 You can gain this freedom by understanding that most people are too absorbed by their own thoughts and realities to really care what you do. While you care what others think about you, others think about what you care about them. I find this funny.

 You can escape the trap of caring what other people think of you by shifting your focus from what others think about you, to what YOU think about THEM.

 Also realize that the only reason people judge you negatively or criticize you is because something you're doing is bringing up resentment or jealousy or limiting beliefs in them. When you do something that upsets someone else, it has nothing to do with you. It's their problem. It's a problem with their insecurities.

 Everyone knows that the reason you think negatively about others is because you think negatively about yourself. The world is your mirror. When others think negatively of you, or judge you poorly, or criticize you, it's a matter of their own insecurity. Secure people do not think negatively of others.

 So do whatever you want, be yourself, allow your true nature to be expressed, and if anyone has a problem, realize that it has nothing to do with you but rather their own insecurities.

 This level of liberation from others' opinions will open up infinite doors for you.

Intending your highest good,

Adam James"

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