Thursday, 30 July 2009

MANTRA MONDAY - albeit a little late

we often carry the burdens of our past with us on a daily basis unaware that we have the power to simply let go and make a fresh, new start at any time. our burdens are not what identify us though we often use them for that purpose. all we ever really have is this present moment...right here, right now as our past exists only in our memories and our future is yet to happen. our thoughts and actions in each present moment are what define us.

acrylics on 5"x3½" on CANSON 300gsm acrylic paper
© serena lewis
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i chose to paint a phoenix for my mantra card this week as a reminder that, at any moment, i have the power to let go of any emotional baggage i'm carrying and make a fresh, new start. it truly is that easy. if you find it hard to do this then it usually means you are still holding onto something that you think defines who you are. let it go and practise focusing in each present moment and you will find that your life will become a more joyful and freeing experience.

love, light and peace
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18 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 July 2009 at 10:49

    I love that mantra Serena. :)

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  2. Michelle Eaton30 July 2009 at 11:24

    Great mantra Mum. I love the symbolization of the phoenix.

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  3. Lisa30 July 2009 at 11:55

    Very lovely. I also just noticed your "love" painting on the sidebar which is gorgeous, and the previous post's photos - amazing how you caught the bird right in the nest and then in flight.

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  4. Tamerie Shriver Halliday30 July 2009 at 13:57

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  5. kate i30 July 2009 at 15:50

    What a beautiful reminder to let go and begin anew. This sounds easy but if we're hooked into old patterns and beliefs, it takes a lot of determination and persistance...but it's soooo worth it!

    A reminder that we all need - thanks Serena!

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  6. Serena Lewis30 July 2009 at 16:40

    Thanks, Tabitha ~ :)

    Thanks, Shell ~ :)

    Thanks, Lisa. I'm glad you like my 'love' painting on the sidebar. I agree....Aaron snapped his pic at the perfect time to catch the kookaburra in flight. :)

    Tamerie - I get the Daily Om but, as yet, I haven't signed up to Tut.com. :)

    Thanks, Kate. :) That's true and all it takes is just a split second change in perspective to free ourselves of those burdens. So easy but sometimes we like to cling unnecessarily to what we identify ourselves with.

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  7. Shashi Nayagam30 July 2009 at 20:10

    Very wise words Serena. Loave the card it is beautiful.

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  8. Perpetual Chocoholic30 July 2009 at 23:47

    good advice. I'm going to try it.

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  9. Anonymous30 July 2009 at 23:52

    I definitely need that reminder. It seems so hard to do but it really is easy if you focus and just refuse to let the old stuff resurface. Sometimes we all get sucked into the past so it helps to have you out here reminding us! Thanks.

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  10. Genie Sea31 July 2009 at 00:41

    Oh Serena! I so missed your images and words during my hazy July! I love the mantra card and the wisdom behind it! It makes my soul soar! Thank you sweetie :)

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  11. Unknown31 July 2009 at 01:08

    Its true! I have done it, and the phoenix was part of it all! What a lovely reminder, and beautiful art work as always...

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  12. sandy31 July 2009 at 02:44

    Great mantra card and great thought idea expressed.

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  13. Jennifer Rose31 July 2009 at 07:09

    the phoenix goes perfectly with the card :D

    I will be the first to admit to it being hard to let go, took a long time for me to. but one day I just woke up and thought nothing really matters but me and then hubby. what ever anyone else does or thinks should not effect me as much as it does. been a lot better since that.

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  14. HElen31 July 2009 at 14:07

    Beautiful card!

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  15. Nicola31 July 2009 at 17:50

    Wow I really found your post very touching and after a pretty horrible few weeks what you just said made such perfect sense, I'm going to follow this mantra!! Thank you!

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  16. Serena Lewis31 July 2009 at 19:37

    Thanks, Shashi ~ :)

    Thanks, Chocoholic...I have found that focusing in the present moment has made a huge difference for me. :)

    Thanks, Bree ~ :)

    Thanks, Genie ~ :)

    Thanks, messyfish....I'm glad you can vouch for this method. It truly works ~ :)

    Thanks, Sandy ~ :)

    Thanks, Jennifer....that's all it takes...just an instant change in our perspective ~ :)

    Thanks, Helen ~ :)

    Thanks, Nicola. I hope things start to pick up for you and that this mantra helps ~ :)

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  17. Rita31 July 2009 at 20:06

    Ahhh! The phoenix!! One of the several times I was starting all over again in my life I named my car Phoenix! Right after that I got a job at Phoenix International and my new life began--hehe! I LOVE your mantra card!! Why is that so often easier said than done for us? Silly humans--hehe! :):)

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  18. julie king1 August 2009 at 11:39

    so well said! i believe that the sooner a person can live by the motto of "letting it go" the sooner they will be able to truly live freely and happily.

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