Nellie Wortman: The Horizon

I love standing on the cliff and being able to watch the ocean. How the waves reach high and then come back down to a calmness. How the horizon makes me feel, like it goes on forever. How the sunsets leave me breathless and being able to feel like I could dream and do the impossible. 

Even though I love standing on the cliff where it is safe and the view is beautiful, I find that I never really get to experience the true essence of this. Nor do I really go anywhere. There is nothing wrong with staying on the land, but we are designed by our heavenly father for greater things. If I want to be able to really experience the ride of the waves and the beauty of the horizons, I need to leave the safety of the land. 

Now, this can be scary and instill fear within some of us. For... what happens, if I get caught in a wave and drown. What if I take that leap and set my sails for my dreams and I fail? What if the direction I was heading, ended up going somewhere other than what I had planned?

but, what if....

by taking that leap, you achieve your dreams or even experience one’s, that were better than what you could of ever dreamed.

What if...

I set my sails and the winds change my direction and I end up in a place that held more promises, friendships and happiness than I could ever thought possible.

What if...

I get caught in a wave and find myself trying to stay afloat and through the storm, come out of it with more strength, faith and hope that helps me to become the person that I was always meant to be.

Life will always have a wave from time to time that will require us to adjust our sails, dig deep down within and find an inner strength, faith and hope...but, I would rather have experienced life, than to have lived my life on the land, always wondering... what if?

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You can learn more about Nellie on her blog, Early Morning Thoughts

Nellie Wortman: Uniqueness

What I am thankful for today….

Uniqueness

Most of my life, I have wondered…..

why does it seem that I don't fit in anywhere? 

why does it seem, that I am not like others out there?

why do others look at me, as if I am from another world?

why does it seem that I swim up stream, when others swim down stream?

then, one day…I was given the answer from God…..

this is what I heard in my spirit….

why are you trying so hard to fit in, when you were designed to stand out?

I created each person to be unique…

How will others be able to see you, if you are lost in the crowd?

By having the courage to stand out, then others will

see that it can be done and will embrace the gift that I have given them. 

So, from that day….I learned how to embrace the uniqueness in me.

I found that I love who I am becoming.  Each day is a learning

process of discovery.  I found that by having the courage

to embrace my uniqueness, I have encountered and been opened to

amazing journeys along the way, that I believe would not of

been possible, if I would not have accepted the gift that

our God gave freely to me.

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You can learn more about Nellie at her blog, Early Morning Thoughts

Nellie Wortman: The Dance

today I am grateful for... 

the dance

Nellie Wortman Original Artwork
"The Dance"

i am asked from time to time, is there

something that i do, that helps to open

up my creativity.

well, i would have to say…

"the dance"

when i head into my studio,

i find that there are some days,

i am motivated to start

working without needing any

motivation.  

but then there are many

times that i will stop and ask myself…

why can't i get creative?

why is it, that i find myself at a road block?

then i remember….

i haven't danced today!

you see, it is up to each of us to keep

a child like-heart.

remember, when you were a child and you

would find yourself twirling to no music?  

you would run and laugh at nothing.

you felt like you could do anything...

well, as adults, we need

that same child-like feeling.

when i create, i need that same feeling of

wind beneath my wings.

i need to know that i can create with

a feeling of, "i can conquer the world".

i need the possibilities and be in

awe of it.

so, i will turn on the

radio and dance.

i will twirl, smile and laugh.

what i find that happens is

my inner voice wants to

come out to play and create.

not only do i apply this same principal to my studio, i apply it to all areas of

my life.

so when I find myself dragged down by life's circumstances...

i will turn the radio on...

and dance.

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You can learn more about Nellie at her blog, Early Morning Thoughts

Nellie Wortman: Light, In The Midst Of Darkness

Today, I am grateful for being an optimist.

"The Path"
Nellie Wortman

For it has allowed me, to always see the good and positive in everything.  

(the glass 1/2 full, instead of 1/2 empty).  

Despite life's many challenges, trials and disappointments that have filtered through my life, I have always believed that with a positive outlook, we are able to see what could and will be, making the journey that much more rewarding. 

Life will always have it's challenges and disappointments, but it is up to each of us, in how we choose to go forth in them. 

Chosing to be an optimist, allows one to see light, in the mist of darkness.
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You can learn more about Nellie at her blog, Early Morning Thoughts