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Instantly

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I came across a poem today. It is so very beautiful to me. From where I’ve been, what I’ve seen, endured, and experienced, I instantly resonated with this poem today.

It is in Armenian, so I took the pleasure of translating it.

There was no credit given to the author.

INSTANTLY

They say that nothing in life happens instantly.

No carpet or rug is torn instantly.

Instantly, it is not built, nor does it collapse instantly.

It doesn’t snow, and even the wind doesn’t blow instantly.

Fruit doesn’t arrive instantly, let alone becoming wise.

A couple is not formed instantly, let alone become three.

They are not satiated nor become thirsty instantly.

Today is not yesterday, nor is tomorrow here today.

This is all true, of course. It is how it is.

Nevertheless, if they asked in my life, instantly, what would I prefer, what do I want, and dream.

I would say, whatever happens, let it happen; instantly.

Serenity

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Oil on canvas. 24 x 36 in. Alla Prima. Contemporary impressionism. By Carla Golian.

The sound of waves silences the noise as the calm colors quiet the soul.

Sunset Serenade

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Oil on panel, 15 x 20 in. Palette knife painting.

The sun dips low, kissing the waters, whispering the secrets of the day.

pumpkins

Thankful

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The first national Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated on November 26, 1789. President George Washington proclaimed it “as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favours of Almighty God”.

It is a time of prayer, hot chocolates and lattes. Of sharing, giving thanks to the harvest and people in our lives. As well, It’s a celebration of life, warmth and safety as we congregate with our loved ones in thankful appreciation.

This holiday season, I would like to remind you to give thanks to yourself. It is ever true that love begins with the self. Don’t forget to thank your beautiful self for all that you are and all that you do. Appreciate your efforts at life and show gratitude to yourself so that it may spread beyond you to all around you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo by Alfred Schrock