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Showing posts with label honour. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Wounded-Healers

Greetings everyone! ♥

Wounded Healers have learned these lines well (from my poem, "Gifted By God"):

"Oftentimes, when with our life, we're dissatisfied,
We give in and accept that our misery's justified.
But just one adjustment, a change to/in our objective,
Can make all the difference when we alter our perspective.

When we understand why there are struggles in our life,
All with silver linings in spite of stress and strife,
We afford ourselves the ability to negate the negative,
Transform it into positive to be wiser how we live.

Not only wiser but more humble with our ego more subdued
To be more considerate of others, instead of callous, rude.
We're all a work in progress with each our own path to carve;
Who we are, become, depends upon what traits we feed or starve." ♥

Inspired by my dear friend, Naomi, Delilah, and all the Wounded Healers, who inspire us to have the courage, strength, and perseverance we need to get through our own struggles and challenges, by conquering and rising above their own painful experiences, whether they be physical, emotional/mental, or both, as is often the case, this poem needed to be brought out into the Light. Writing it, I thought of all those who have faced and who are facing great battles in their life, but instead of allowing them to define them, they 'choose' to define themselves through faith, hope, and courage, while maintaining Love and the traits of Love in their heart, instead of wallowing in self pity, with bitterness and resentment in their heart.

To post this poem, I wanted to also display with it an example of a true "Wounded Healer", and this lady, Delilah, surely fits this role. She uses her well known show to bless others, to encourage others, to spread the Message of Love. I listen to her show almost every night through the radio station I listen to, B95.5, WYJB-FM, which, if you look in the lower right hand column of this blog, you'll see I have there embedded a live stream to my radio station Delilah's show is aired on from 7:00 - Midnight, Eastern time. But it will only show on the "http" version of my blog currently, because I haven't figured out how to make it show over the "https" one. I'm not one who is savvy with technical stuff. You can listen to Delilah, however, at: https://www.iheart.com/live/delilah-4846/ and Delilah's website is: https://www.delilah.com/ ♥

Hence, I'm sharing this video, with Delilah talking with Robin Roberts, another lovely specimen of a beautiful soul, who has also faced and through her personal struggles and challenges, has inspired so many. These are people we need to inspire us through our own struggles and challenges. These are our best examples of human heroes, along with our service men and women, our firefighters, our police officers, and our emergency responders. ♥

We tend to get all gaga over movie actors/actresses, entertainers, sports players, politicians (regardless of what office they hold), wealthy people, etc., but they aren't our heroes. Our heroes are those who make a positive difference; who influence our lives in a positive way; who inspire us to want to keep the faith, to hang in there, to hold onto hope, and to remind us we have value, not in our wallets, but within us, within our hearts, and we each matter and have importance. ♥

Anyone who knows me well, knows I'm not one who gets all excited over a celebrity, entertainer, politician, etc.. I'm not one who publicly honours the same, either. So, when I do, you can bet I'm doing so because I believe in the person I'm honouring and because I want the person to KNOW they are valued and appreciated, which I do for/with the same thoughts and reasoning, when I compliment anyone. There's little point in saying words that aren't meant and felt within your heart. I'm a firm believer in "Credit earned is credit due", as well. I only advocate for those and what I believe in and I don't receive compensation for doing so, nor do I have any desire to. My blogs are simply for sharing with others the Gifts God blessed me with, creativity through writing and art, in the hopes others will in turn feel blessed in some positive way as well. ♥

"If we compliment more, criticize less,
Hearts respond, minus bitterness."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

"With words of kindness, generous be;
While words to criticize use sparingly. 
Give compliments without hesitation;
Criticize with caution and reservation."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

From my poem, "Thank You, Leticia":

"When we know we're appreciated, we feel positive and uplifted;
We feel blessed with worthiness and with value we feel gifted."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

Since I'm not one who gets excited or goes gaga over celebrities and such, I likewise feel no need whatsoever to go to a show to watch a performance, singing or otherwise. I can think of much better ways to use the money such would cost. I've never had much money, but I'm not a materialistic person, either. Even if I had more money, I highly doubt I would be wasteful with it, simply because 'things' aren't what matters most. Lives do and lives in need especially do. For e.g., clothes at a thrift store or a yard sale, as long as they are still in good, wearable condition, are just as good as those in the store, where they cost a lot more, and wearing them is more than fine with me. Practical is wisest, I think, but there's nothing more practical, more fitting than helping someone in need. ♥

I recall a number of years ago now, when I was about to leave a Stewart's Shop. I had bought gas for my car, milk, and a few other needed items and I had just $20 left to my name. But that $20 I held onto in case we'd need something else in the near future before I was able to earn more. As I was leaving, a woman approached my car and wrapped on my window. She clearly was desperate for help and was crying. 


She told me her situation and I remember thinking, "Suppose this is a con. I only have $20." But then I thought, "Suppose she really is in need and if I don't help her, then what?" The latter thought outweighed the fore and so, I gave her my last $20. I even felt bad that I didn't have more to give her. She was so grateful and she said it was enough as we both said to each other, "God bless you." ♥

There's a point, a moral, to this true story and it is, giving to another from the heart, without expecting anything in return, is NEVER a bad thing, only good. If the receiver is unappreciative, is pulling a con, or chooses to give a negative response for whatever reason, how they receive, react, or reply, has NO bearing on the giving or the giver. The giving cannot be made into something bad. I gave her my last $20, but what I received in return is priceless, in spite of expecting nothing. The feeling inside I felt knowing I had done something, though very small, for another that made their life a little better, a little easier, all the money and possessions in the world cannot facilitate. My advice: Don't worry about giving. Just give and give from the heart. The giving reflects well on you. How your giving is taken, whether appreciated or not, reflects on the receiver. So, don't ever let fear of how your giving will be received, stop you from giving. 
♥

Back to Delilah, if you're looking for, yearning for, more than the everyday bickering, bitterness, and overall disrespect so well portrayed in our world today, especially on the Internet, and you want to listen and connect to/with something/someone positive, inspiring, exhibiting and promoting Love, caring, respect, etc., I suggest to give a listen to Delilah. In this bleak and troubled world, she is surely a powerfully bright ray of sunshine, who shines the Light of Love this world so DESPERATELY needs. ..And her latest book, which I'm going to purchase, which I view as practical, since inspiration is priceless, is "One Heart At A Time". The link to: https://www.oneheartatatime.com/ ♥

Like Delilah, I so believe in the awesome and tremendous power of Love. Love is the only true Magic and I believe that God's Message to the world, to all His Children, is to "Love one another". I believe in God. My religion is Love. 
♥

"If only in your heart is sowed and grown Love,
There can be no hate and bitterness to ever then speak of."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

"If we'd each give a little, it would add up to a lot
And not a single soul would then ever be forgot."

~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

"Peace and harmony help to create
By spreading Love instead of hate."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

"Instead of allowing our differences to bring about division,
We should embrace our differences to magnify our vision."
~ Artsieladie Quote ♥

"Wounded Healers"
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/radio-icon-delilah-talks-faith-raising-13-children-58564584

The strongest of those among us are
The Wounded Healers who have fought,
Against all the odds they've faced,
Disallowing any being all for naught.

Through trials and tribulations,
Through much suffering and much pain,
Their will and spirit succumbs not,
Denying satan, their soul, to gain.

Many wounded walk among us
Caused by pain of many types,
But keep their pain invisible
With few complaints or gripes.

The wounded souls, who among us
Have learned well to cultivate
The right perspective to inspire us,
We should honour and celebrate.

The tragedies they've endured,
The injustices they've survived
With pain and grief immeasurable,
Yet, have risen above and thrived.

Warriors of substance, valiant,
With values deeply in engraved
Cannot be defeated nor to pity
Be servants to, enslaved.

Though with ample reasons to seek
The path of hatred's bitter traits,
They hold more fiercely onto Love
And what Love in us cultivates.

Wounded Healers do not wallow
In a quagmire, pitying their pains,
But invert negatives into positives
By changing losses into gains.

With immense courage unrelenting
Fueling their strong determination,
Their unwavering perseverance,
Makes them our best inspiration.

Their choice to rise above
And preserve their dignity
Gives proof of their resilience
In no greater human capacity.

There are many Wounded Healers
Who've suffered and have grieved,
Not deserving human vileness,
Though innocent, they've received.

Regardless of what pain
Or by what means derived,
Wounded Healers show us best with
How they've conquered and survived.

Wounded Healers are among us;
Angels, with wings and without,
Exemplary souls showing us what 
Faith, hope, and Love are about.

They are our shining stars
Who show for us the way
How faith and courage works
To reap, in spite of what we pay.

Wounded Healers use their own pain
To help others then to heal,
Since they understand perfectly
And relate to the pain others feel.

When we, ourselves, are suffering,
We can look to them and gain
The strength we need to carry on,
Knowing we can rise above our pain.

Wounded Healers are our heroes
Who fight adversity with grace.
They are our grandest champions
Who inspire the entire human race!

💗 Have a Blessed Day! ðŸ’—
Art/Poem by Artsieladie /Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly 
©2018-10-11 21:43:00 (EDT) 
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💖 ðŸ“– ✍ ðŸ’– ðŸŽ¨ ðŸ–Œ ðŸ’–

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Blog: http://artsieladie-creative-corner.blogspot.com/
Blog (here): http://artsieladie-heartbeats.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-quotes.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-rhymetyme.blogspot.com/ 

Inspirational Credits:
My dear friend, Naomi, who has, with great odds against her, risen above all and is a blossoming, beautiful soul, whom I admire, respect, adore, and cherish more than mere words could ever hope to convey. ♥

Delilah, the uplifting, inspirational lady I listen to on her radio show. Though we've never met or even spoken to each other, I have and feel a tremendous amount of respect for her. Spreading the Message of Love, as she does, there is NO better, NO greater, NO more needed message than of Love. ♥

"When we close the door to ordinary, the door to 'fitting in',
We welcome 'extraordinary' to commence in us, begin."
~ Quotes by Artsieladie
Art by Artsieladie

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Happy-Dads-Day-2018

Greetings everyone! ♥

"Most men can be a father, biologically,
But not all are Dads with honour and integrity!"
~ Quote by Artsieladie ♥

"Happy Dads Day"
(image pending)

Most men can be a father, not requiring any skill
Beyond an encounter that will give them a thrill.
But here's where comes in to play the dividing line,
Since a Dad is someone special, planned by God Divine.

To be a Dad takes more than a roll in the hay;
Is more than what biology can ever hope to say.
A Dad loves his children, cares for them for life,
Sees being a Dad a joy and not burden laden strife.

Fathers are a dime a dozen, with plenty of them around,
But among the fathers, the Dads, fewer of are found.
Then there are the Dads where biology plays no roll at all,
Yet, step up to the plate as Dad, to fill another man's call.

To be fair this holds true with women and also does apply,
Since most can be mothers, but many, as Moms, come up shy.
Being a father or a mother is a biological roll,
But without them as Dads and Moms, the children pay the toll.

Most any man can be a father, have this title given them,
But the role of Dad is reserved for a man who is a gem.
A man who fathers a child and turns his back is a cad,
While a real man sees fatherhood as a privilege to be Dad.

Being a Dad is much more than a financial liability;
Requires guidance of a man with principles and integrity.
A Dad encourages his children with Love and support,
Disciplines as needed but abuse NEVER to will resort.

Instead of Happy Fathers Day, let's make it more correct
To honour those deserving and may the day's name reflect
The true heroes to their children, through actions ironclad, 
And so, I wish a Happy Dads Day to each and every Dad!

💗 Have a Blessed Day! ðŸ’—
Poem by Artsieladie /Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly 
©2018-06-14 11:52:00 (EDT)
All rights reserved.
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Blog: http://artsieladie-creative-corner.blogspot.com/
Blog (here): http://artsieladie-heartbeats.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-quotes.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-rhymetyme.blogspot.com/ 

Additional Credits:
To honour all the great Dads!

"A man who fathers a child and turns his back is a cad,
While a real man sees fatherhood as a privilege to be Dad."
~ Quotes by Artsieladie
Art by Artsieladie

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Hoo-ah

Greetings everyone, from Artsieladie! ♥

As we remember the fallen on this Memorial Day,
Who have sacrificed all, with their lives did pay,
So our land can be free, we honour the brave
Who've fought for our freedoms and rights, to save.
To all our soldiers who are presently serving,
Of our honour and respect, you are deserving.
That my daughter's chosen, it makes me proud,
To know she's serving with America's finest crowd!
~ Love, 
Mom ♥
"Hoo-ah!"
Art by Artsieladie
Full Size PNG:
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Art by Artsieladie /Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly 
©2011-02-10 All rights reserved.
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Website: www.artsieladie.com
Blog: http://artsieladie-creative-corner.blogspot.com/
Blog (here): http://artsieladie-heartbeats.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-quotes.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-rhymetyme.blogspot.com/ 
 
Additional Credits:
Honouring my daughter.

"Freedoms aren't free; they come at a cost
Of many lives sacrificed, ultimately lost."
~ Quotes by Artsieladie
Art by Artsieladie

Thursday, May 28, 2015

US-Military-Medallion-Rosettes

Hello all, from Artsieladie! ♥

When I was putting my previous post together for Memorial Day, 2015, to give honour and tribute to those who have served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice with their lives, I made US Military Medallions to honour those who serve, have served, and those who have lost their lives from the several branches of our US Military; Department of Defense. But then I went a bit further and added these medallions to rosettes with our American colours. Here they are in alphabetical order. I also made one for our US Seal and for the US Merchant Marines, who deliver supplies needed to our US Military. ♥ ♥ ♥

NOTE: They are all in PNG format with transparent backgrounds, which Google maintains, but if they are viewed on a platform such as Facebook, where every image is automatically converted to the JPG format which flattens an image and adds a background (either black or white), thus removing the transparency, one will not then be able to see "just the image without a background".


 "US Military Medallion Rosettes"
(plus others)
Art/design by Artsieladie
US Air Force
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Art/design by Artsieladie
US Army
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Art/design by Artsieladie
US Army National Guard
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Art/design by Artsieladie
US Coast Guard
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Art/design by Artsieladie
US Marines
2.bp.blogspot.com/-PLYbWyFnIEo/VWafq2hQugI/AAAAAAAAEGg/vk5hFoOfBo4/s534/US-NavyMarinesMedallionRosetteByArtsieladie2015-05-25_534x534.png
Art/design by Artsieladie
 US Navy
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 God Bless America and all those who their lives, gave! 
OUR DUTY is to honour, respect, their memories always save!

Now the US Seal Medallion Rosette and for the US Merchant Marines...
Art/design by Artsieladie
United States Emblem/Seal
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Art/design by Artsieladie
US Merchant Marine
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Google made the first six images into an animation with their cool "Auto Awesome" feature!
...except they made them have a black background. :(
Art/design by Artsieladie
 

Medallion/Rosette Designs by Artsieladie /Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly  
©2015-05-25 17:30:00 (EST) All rights reserved.
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Blog: http://artsieladie-rhymetyme.blogspot.com/

"Freedom isn't free. It requires a sacrificial cost
Of lives given, so our freedoms aren't lost."
~ Quotes by Artsieladie
Art by Artsieladie

Monday, May 25, 2015

Memorial-Day-2015

Hello all, from Artsieladie! ♥

 "Memorial Day - May 25, 2015"
Art by Artsieladie
Full Size PNG:
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTb99hQCMX_fsItT3EtHH5qQi6BLiK7jWm9CptTqzAqNGWj-BvZKa52DbqPv0N-djR7_G3Q9IqqrUQPWRbGZgHOrddHRyHO4F0V0v4MQh2O16nGlDoO2HMzSaSiCTc_SVECriMDVCKJ4/s1920/MemorialDayByArtsieladie2015-05-25_1920x1080.png

"OUR DUTY"

God Bless America and all those who their lives, gave!
OUR DUTY is to honour, respect, their memories always save!

We have not our rights and freedoms without a costly cost.
We have our rights and freedoms BECAUSE of lives sacrificed and lost.
Therefore it is OUR DUTY for our privileges we must not neglect
To pay honour and tribute, be responsible and for them, show respect.

We don't have our rights, people didn't die for them,
So we could others abuse, bully, insult, and condemn.
People didn't give up their lives so we could desecrate what for,
To, their sacrifice, disrespect, dishonour, defile, and abhor.

We don't have our rights and freedoms to perpetuate more wrong,
But to use them to do right and for right, make our voices strong.
We, as Americans, must remember that it is OUR responsibility
To preserve what many died for, united and with utmost dignity.

Every time someone burns a flag, stomps and grinds it in the ground,
They are desecrating the sacrifice of those who gave for us, profound.
Every time someone uses their freedom of speech to bully, insult, harass,
They are abusing their privilege died for and should be kicked in their a**.

Those who don't appreciate their freedoms and their rights,
Who don't respect the privileges, so use them to start fights,
They don't deserve to have their rights and should be stripped away,
From all those who use them to cause harm, dissension, and dismay.

We are Americans of many colours, beliefs, creeds, and races.
We are diversified by default in many ways, all with different faces.
This is how America started, for freedom for one and for all,
We are only free because of those who have answered the call
To fight for, protect, and to keep us free, One Nation Under God,
How dare anyone desecrate the sacrifices and upon them trod!

They gave their lives. They gave ALL.
It's now OUR DUTY to answer OUR call,
To Honour, respect, for to them we'll always be in debt.
We must KEEP America free for them and NEVER to forget!

God Bless America! Please keep America free,
Keep in the hearts of Americans, it's OUR DUTY:

- To our freedoms, allow them never to be lost
Nor to forget those who gave the ULTIMATE COST.
- To preserve our rights died for and our rights we must protect,
And with honour give tribute to the fallen always with respect.

God Bless America and all those who their lives, gave!
OUR DUTY is to honour, respect, their memories always save!


Art/Design/Poem by Artsieladie /Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly  
Poem: ©2015-05-23 11:11:00 (EST)
Art: ©2015-05-25 17:30:00 (EST)
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Blog (here): http://artsieladie-heartbeats.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-quotes.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://artsieladie-rhymetyme.blogspot.com/

"Freedom isn't free. It requires a sacrificial cost
Of lives given, so our freedoms won't be lost."
~ Quotes by Artsieladie
Art by Artsieladie