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I have...
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...been gone forever. About 6 months actually. I'm coming back soon, and looks like I'm practically going to have to start over, mostly because I've gotten involved in photography. I'm reluctant to post anything, actually, but we'll see how it goes.
Judging by my thousands upon thousands of messages everyone else has been super active, and that's good to see.
And I've been gone because my life has gone through major changes...mostly good ones. Be back soon.
Love,
Doroteja
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Leaving
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Wish me luck. I'll be on a plane for most of the next 24 hours. Tampa, FL > Atlanta, GA > Paris, France > Slovenia.
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Quickly...
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I haven't been on dA very much lately and I probably won't be for some time. Not that I won't log on...I just won't be as active. And if you know I'm your Watcher you might have noticed I haven't been as active as I used to be. I have reasons not to be here, but it's nothing to worry about.
Hope you're all doing well.
~SM
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God? Where the hell are you?!
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How can you reach God?
Whatever god or gods you believe in, how do you reach him/her/them? We live on a plane that has become almost exclusively material. We value cars, houses, money, clothes...etc. over that which is not immediately available for us to examine with our five senses. Many of us feel the need to compete with the "Joneses" (meaning, we want more than the person who has more than we do). So in the midst of the material how do you reach for the spiritual? And have you ever even made that connection? Have you ever taken yourself out of your body and mind to exist within a higher power?
It is difficult. Once you lock yourself into the daily routine of everyday life it becomes harder and harder to break the habit. It is infinitely easier to connect with our cell phones than it is with God. And then comes the day when you need God. (Or whatever higher power(s) you believe in--I'll use the word God.) What then? Do you pray? Do you blame him? Do you curse him? Do you make promises? And in the end...do you receive an answer?
I believe God is there whenever we need him. No matter who you are. No matter what you've done. No matter if you believe in him or not. There's only one catch--it's up to you to reach for him. He can't answer if you don't call. He can't reach out to you if you reject him. He can't love you if you don't accept his love.
It seems silly, doesn't it? God loves you! they say as they nod and smile. The Lord loves you!! Jesus loves you!!! Ohshutthefuckup. I have my own beliefs. Don't try to convert me by shoving rainbows and ponies down my throat.
I know God loves me. But to me that is not a conditional statement. It is not; God loves me, but..., God loves me if..., God loves me if and only if... The true statement is: God loves me no matter what. And the true question is: Do you love Yourself?
Anyhow, I regress. How can you reach God?
I think the best way to do that is to remove yourself from yourself. Remove yourself from the material. Remove yourself from the bubble in which you live. A great way to achieve that is through meditation. Or by connecting with nature. And most of all, you have to make the conscious effort, the intent, to reach out to your higher power.
Well I've arrived at the end of my little rant (I had to stop myself from writing a book here). I wrote it because I needed an answer to my question. And if you've read this far kudos to you. (:
Much peace and love to everyone, whoever you are.
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Changes
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I've been making changes on my profile lately because I've changed my mind about my art. Life flows, things are in constant motion, and I can never keep things the same for too long. You could say I'm a little restless. I don't even like to live in one place for very long and now that I think of it, I've moved every year or two most of my life. And now it's time to move again, time for big changes.
Anyhow, I regress. I've changed my avatar because I was tired of looking at my old one. Plus it was starting to look a little lame. After several different designs I finally made this one and my inner perfectionist is actually satisfied with it.
I've also decided to stop painting for a while and just concentrate on drawing. Hopefully I'll find the time to upload something soon.
I hope everyone has had a good summer and is doing well back in school, if you go.
-Doroteja
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I have... by SoraMidori, journal
I have...
...been gone forever. About 6 months actually. I'm coming back soon, and looks like I'm practically going to have to start over, mostly because I've gotten involved in photography. I'm reluctant to post anything, actually, but we'll see how it goes. :)
Judging by my thousands upon thousands of messages everyone else has been super active, and that's good to see.
And I've been gone because my life has gone through major changes...mostly good ones. Be back soon.
Love,
Doroteja
Leaving by SoraMidori, journal
Leaving
Wish me luck. I'll be on a plane for most of the next 24 hours. Tampa, FL > Atlanta, GA > Paris, France > Slovenia.
:heart:
Quickly... by SoraMidori, journal
Quickly...
I haven't been on dA very much lately and I probably won't be for some time. Not that I won't log on...I just won't be as active. And if you know I'm your Watcher you might have noticed I haven't been as active as I used to be. I have reasons not to be here, but it's nothing to worry about.
Hope you're all doing well.
~SM
God? Where the hell are you?! by SoraMidori, journal
God? Where the hell are you?!
How can you reach God?
Whatever god or gods you believe in, how do you reach him/her/them? We live on a plane that has become almost exclusively material. We value cars, houses, money, clothes...etc. over that which is not immediately available for us to examine with our five senses. Many of us feel the need to compete with the "Joneses" (meaning, we want more than the person who has more than we do). So in the midst of the material how do you reach for the spiritual? And have you ever even made that connection? Have you ever taken yourself out of your body and mind to exist within a higher power?
It is difficult. Once you lock yourself int
Changes by SoraMidori, journal
Changes
I've been making changes on my profile lately because I've changed my mind about my art. Life flows, things are in constant motion, and I can never keep things the same for too long. You could say I'm a little restless. I don't even like to live in one place for very long and now that I think of it, I've moved every year or two most of my life. And now it's time to move again, time for big changes.
Anyhow, I regress. I've changed my avatar because I was tired of looking at my old one. Plus it was starting to look a little lame. After several different designs I finally made this one and my inner perfectionist is actually satisfied with it.