quotes
It's refreshing to me that every day I get another opportunity to start fresh- or at least as fresh as possible. I have a tendency to sometimes focus on things I could have done differently/better/etc. so this is a constant reminder to me. New day, new strengths, new thoughts. Leave yesterday in the past and focus on what can be done this day (and this day alone.)
I read this quite a few weeks back and it's stuck with me. People may not always understand it- and the choice may seem uncertain/wrong/confusing what have you, but personally, I choose to always step forward. Sometimes that does mean choosing the harder option or the option that doesn't seem correct or the most logical, but there are so many times I believer you just have to take the risk and face the events that follow head on in order to not remain stagnant. (And hopefully, those events/results end up being amazing.)
So often it seems people are searching for the meaning of life and this actually seems pretty close to me. Find what makes you special (whether that is an artistic gift, an intellectual gift, or an emotional gift) and share it with as many people as possible. (I'd add a few things to that- like be accepting, loving and don't do any harm- but I feel like if what you offer in life revolves around sharing the gift you've been given, then that should actually come naturally.)
With a long list of to-do's greeting me this morning, I found this Thomas Edison quote to be very fitting. Opportunity doesn't just show at your door and success (at least the long lasting kind) never occurs overnight. I would argue about the overalls thing- but only because overalls bring back memories of my third grade wardrobe, which I personally think is best left in the past. (I'll just re-write the quote in my head to say "pants" or for my career especially- "a smock.")
Although relevant because yesterday was Valentines Day, I personally think you should show love every day, so to me, it's just as relevant today.
quote by antoine de saint-exupery; watercolor by courtney khail watercolors
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I can't help but get all sentimental and "mushy." I may not enjoy the commercialization of the day, but the idea of having a whole day dedicated to telling those you love exactly how you feel- that is something I can absolutely get behind.
Well that and chocolate. I'm always on board for chocolate.
Seeing how engagement season is in full swing, I thought this quote was only fitting. Invitations are your guests' very first glimpse into your wedding and although you most likely will not be able to invite every person dear to your heart, make sure those that you do invite feel special and excited when they receive your invitation. Plus, with all the time and energy you've put into planning an amazing wedding to celebrate the love you and your partner have, it only makes sense that the invitations to that event are just as amazing! If you're stuck on how to make that possible, I'd love to chat about all the possibilities and create a custom wedding invitation just for you!
It seems as though a lot of people get wrapped up with resolutions in the new year. Instead of getting too specific (and then, let's be honest, just abandoning the resolution all together because "you've already messed up") let's go easy on ourselves this year. Just try something. Try something new, something that challenges you, or something that excites you. Life is way too short for the "what if's" anyhow.
"I like things to happen. And if they don't happen, I like to make them happen."- Churchill; watercolor by courtney khail
While I am a firm believer in destiny and things happening the way they are supposed to happen, that doesn't mean I don't think it's sometimes necessary to do everything you can to make those things happen.
"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. it will never fail you. - frank llody wright
Have to say, I agree. Then again, I am the one who studied scientific illustration in college and now own a stationery line based on natural subject matter so maybe I'm a bit biased...
be yourself by james herlohy via courtney khail