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Being Beautiful ... On the Inside

Lately, I have been doing research to see what REALLY speaks to me - Sayings, Quotes, Pictures Etc ... I loved this thinking bubble ... "WHAT YOU DO, THE WAY YOU THINK, MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL". These are the things that I think we need to hear, more of.

I hear positive and negative feelings towards getting older - I am glad to be in my early 40s - I am proud to say that I have lived a bit and realize the things that are important. I am pleased that I have held close the people who matter. I feel the unconditional love that you cannot put a price on.

I consider myself lucky for true friends and family. I am grateful for what I have, and where I am heading in my creative life.

Where are you headed?

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  1. Sonja MilojevicAugust 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Tough question for me today. :) But I like what you said. Having family and friends by your side is the most important thing.

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  2. Living in the MomentAugust 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I am sorry it is a tough question for you today, Sonja - How can I help? Family & friends make everything better!

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  3. carlanda brown williamsonAugust 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    great post kristine! i too am grateful for where i am heading. we are planning on moving to oregon next year and i want to spend more time learning to paint and draw. i feel as though i am just starting with this endeavor. xoxo

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  4. Living in the MomentAugust 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks, Carlanda ~ We almost moved to Oregon back in 2009. My husband interviewed there, but it just never worked out. Oregon has been compared to living in Massachusetts - They have the same latitude, so they have 4 Seasons etc ... I am sure you will love it. Yes, I can relate to you when you say you want to spend more time doing the things you love ... I feel in many ways, I am just "Beginning", also ... So great hearing from you!

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  5. thekathrynwheelAugust 29, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I'm glad to be in my early 40s too ;-) Great post. Kate

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  6. kae peaAugust 30, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I can really relate to this post! I am in my mid 40's now and just graduated college ! Whoo Hoo, so I feel even though I started many years ago on this creative journey it has been a very slow process and I was sidetracked and derailed so many times...but now I finally know what I want and have definite goals and plans. Something I never had before. I am happier than I have ever been with myself and my life :) thanks for your post!

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  7. Living in the MomentAugust 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Thanks, Kate - Getting older is a virtue!

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  8. Living in the MomentAugust 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks, Kristen ... Congrats on your new accomplishments ... I also feel I should have started on my journey earlier, but I cannot look back, only forward. I am trying things, making things, sketching, photography, writing - Things that make my heart sing - Glad we both found what makes us come alive! Great hearing from you!

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