Courage

Hi beautiful

The start of the new month, March, brings fresh opportunities to consider my intentions, my direction for the next  31 days. 

I was lucky to find a diary in late January that really appealed to me. Titled "Every Day Matters: a year of inspiration for the mind, body and spirit", it completed perfectly my collection of journals for 2016. I do love my daily journals! This one I'm using to record images of each week. Each month, there is a theme and affirmation, along with inspirational comments. Truth is the theme for March with the affirmation, " I choose to stay close to my truth". In the first week, it suggests to consider 3 emotions I want to be true for my life. One of the emotions I've chosen is courage. 

In a new notebook, very much like an autograph book, (5.75"x 4"), I've combined the artwork of a postage stamp with a quote on courage. Handwritten in ink, with watercolor outline and pencil shading. 

Courage

I thoroughly enjoyed doing this. A great way to ponder on a theme and appreciate the beauty of postage stamps. The first of a series I think.

What emotions do you wish to focus and act on in this month?

Love

Cara

Contemplation

Hi beautiful

I've always loved beautiful handwriting and calligraphy. I've marvelled at the elegance of the handwriting of my forbears, often executed with dip pens.

This week, I reacquainted myself with my childhood handwriting. Using pencil, I scribed the alphabet I learnt in primary school - as I recall it. We called it "running" writing.

Upper & lower case

Running writing

Today, contemplation led me to these thoughts which I've captured using my coloured inks with broad and medium nibs.

Soar

I find handwriting over which I have taken time to be soothing and calming.

May peace be with you.

Love
Cara