Reflections in Color….

 

Green is “Evergreen”, growing freely here in the Northwest, growing majestically, strong and tall, surviving and thriving year after year no matter the season.

Green is Freedom.

Purple, the dominant flower color, growing in my yard  in several varieties year after year is also the color once so rare it was only for the richest and for kings.

Purple is Royal, Abundant and Bold.

As my world this spring turns vibrantly wild with green and purple I am reminded to stand tall, be bold and know my own resilience – be evergreen, be bold and vibrant, be free, be me – always.

 

A Small Star

One of my morning reflections from my Art Journal and a clip from one of my favorite songs by Jana Stanfield….

 

No matter how seemingly insignificant or small,

what you think and what you have to say matters.

Shine on — because someone is always listening.

In the Beginning

This is only the beginning of my new adventure and passion:

  • being faithful to my True Self
  • helping others regain sight of their own True Self
  • and, sharing the joy of PLAY along the way.

In this fast paced, electronic, always connected world we have forgotten how to relax, stop, listen, and enjoy what is around us and what we can do with our mind, imagination and body if given a moment to do so.

The Inside the Mirror web launch party was just that – a day to step back, relax and play. Really PLAY. Here are some video clips and photos of the party.

Click below to see the fun-
Launch Party

Don’t worry if you missed it…there will be more to come.

Just for fun: Take out your box a crayons and a blank sheet of paper and let you inner Van Gogh loose… don’t analyze, plan or figure – just put the color on the paper and see what mysteries unfold…. When you’re done – tape your masterpiece on the fridge and admire it. (Don’t you dare judge.) After a day or two, sit back and take a long look, see what comes to mind. Send me an email and let me know the outcome — any thoughts, feeling, memories, emotions… I’ll be waiting.

Happy coloring,
Janene

Welcome to Inside the Mirror

Welcome to Inside the Mirror where my wish for each and every one is to see their TRUE REFLECTION. True Reflection is the essential self, the person you were born to be, the unique, one-of-a-kind, open, honest and authentic; the real you.

Seeing my own True Reflection is something I try to do each and every day. Sometimes it’s taking a moment while brushing my teeth looking in the mirror. Sometimes it’s paying close attention to those around me, noticing the reactions and interaction based on my verbal and non-verbal presentation. It also means spending quiet time in internal reflection working through problems and issues that have risen.

Your True Reflection is to love and accept your whole self, following your hearts desires and dreams and most importantly being true to you.

I begin this new journey of sharing myself, my ideas, and expertise in finding and following my dreams by dedicating True Reflections and Inside the Mirror to my children Traci, Troy and Trevor. I could not ask for more love, forgiveness, understanding, and support than they have shown and continue to bestow on me each and every day. They are my TRUE REFLECTIONS. Like they say – sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Traci, Troy and Trevor are living mirrors that reflect back to me the good, kindness, loving, giving, generous, warm hearted, faithfulness, determination and dedication that I have tried to instilled in them. They are also my worst critics, that tend to reflect back to me the very worst that I see in myself. Children are like that; yeah they are.

I continue this dedication to my husband Donnie. I so appreciate your continued support, kicking my ass when it is needed and staying out of the way when I decide to charge full steam ahead. You are always there to pick me up, encourage me, and get me back in the saddle. You allow me to walk around with my head in the clouds but always keep one of my feet on the ground. I love you. Thank you for being you. The one person I know who really sees his True Reflection.

Let the party begin…

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