Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Through the Eyes of Faith


In the course of any given day, 
I pass by this picture in my living room many, many times.

Seeing it, but not really  seeing it.


 Sort of like the Christmas season, in a way.

Seeing the lights
and the tinsel
and the presents
and all the busy-ness...

and forgetting to 
slow down
take time
and
look closer.

much, much closer.


 to focus...
on what truly matters

on family
friends
and faith

and to meditate


on the beautiful, glorious reason for the season.

Happy Christmas Week!



59 comments:

  1. gorgeous! Happy Christmas to you!
    thanks for the beautiful blog- I visit often...

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  2. What an incredible print! Hope you're having a wonderful week, Girl. Give your momma a hug from me. talk soon.
    hugs and lots of love,
    D

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  3. Breaking it down to it's salient point Anne is what you are good at. Your painting is very interesting and beautiful. Happy Christmas to you and Mr. Twig!

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  4. Same to you sweet lady.....this is what the season is all about.

    Xo

    Jo

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  5. oh anne, that is absolutely gorgeous. thanks for sharing. have a blessed, merry Christmas. xo!!

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  6. Anne I love this post! I think you and I are on the same mental path...you'll see why in my next post:)

    Merry Christmas!

    Abby:)

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  7. That is truly amazing, and so true.
    May you also enjoy the true spirit of Christmas.
    Jenny x

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  8. I love that print and the way you shared it with us. Wishing you and Mr. Twig a blessed Christmas!

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  9. oh my goodness. that ...picture...is...stunning! oh so heavenly. it really "spoke" to me! what a wonderful work of art. wherever did you get it??? TFS..it is so very beautiful. Merriest of xmases to you and Mr Twig this xmas..especially in your new home!

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  10. ~*~Just beautiful Anne!!~*~Thanks for sharing such a beautiful message too! ;)Hugs,Rachel~*

    *French Farmhouse 425*

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  11. Wow... that is a stunning picture! I love it! And a beautiful reminder of what really matters most.

    Merry Christmas Anne!

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  12. Anne, i have a picture of Mary and Baby Jesus in my living room too! i love it. thank you for being you! xo susan

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  13. beautiful words ♥
    big christmas hugs to you anne :) XO

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  14. Beautifully said :)
    Happy Holidays!

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  15. So beautiful, and such a blessing that you shared it with us. Merry Christmas, Anne, as we celebrate His birth!
    Hugs and love,
    Laurie

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  16. You've got that right sister! Jesus is the reason!

    That picture is just beautiful. Merry Christmas Week to you too Anne!

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  17. Beautiful post! Thank you for the reminder to focus on the reason we celebrate. Merry Christmas!

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  18. HE is the reason! What a beautiful and unique piece. I have not seen anything like it before. Merry Christmas!

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  19. Anne that is an incredible picture. I love the faces within faces. Glorious and so is this time of the year. Thanks for the reminder to slow down and really see it! hugs, Linda

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  20. PEACE BE WITH YOU Sweet Friend.

    Hugs, Carol

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  21. That's an amazing print!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  22. what a neat picture!! I love the metaphor -
    have a wonderful weekend!!!!!
    xo+Christmas Blessings,
    Anne Marie

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  23. Oh what a beautiful picture! Our Blessed Mother Mary and baby Jesus:) HE is the reason for this season!:) Thank you for sharing.
    Sandra

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  24. Anne, stopped by to wish you and Mr. Twig a wonderful Christmas.
    ~ Sarah

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  25. What an absoutely beautiful post. Not only is the picture magnificent but your post brings out peace and serenity, actually making me slow down to think and to feel the blessedness of the season. Thank you very much.

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  26. Beautiful! I just love the picture too.

    -Danielle

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  27. What a beautiful picture!

    God bless you dear friend. Merry Christmas!

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  28. Merry Christmas, Anne. I love this image. Thank you so much for sharing it at this most appropriate time of year.
    Hugs from Florida.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  29. Absolutely beautiful, Anne~ the print and the sentiment~ thank you for sharing it with us! Wishing you a blessed Christmas! XO

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  30. And time for focus it is. Have a blessed holiday my friend!

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  31. Ahhhh...your words are soo like the beauty of this piece of art...subtle...upon closer viewing...touching the hearts of all who are reminded to slow down...the remember the real meaning of Christmas...to savour this special time...thank you...dear Anne

    Blessings!

    Sandy

    P.S. I'm having a giveaway come on over and join in!

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  32. What a phenomenal picture Anne. Thank you so much for sharing it!
    Have a glorious Christmas :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  33. such a beautiful picture andI think we all need a little reminding sometimes.

    Best wishes this holiday season.

    Kathleen

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  34. Beautiful!!
    Have a sweet Christmas!
    Tammy :-)

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  35. Beautiful!
    Have a blessed Christmas!
    Elizabeth

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  36. Happy happy merry christmas week darling........love love love Ria....xxx....

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  37. I adored that painting already, but it's so clever what's been done to it! You are SO RIGHT about the real meaning of Christmas - love. That's it, pure and simple.

    Wishing you a lovely Christmas with your Mom and a peaceful New Year.

    x

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  38. Beautiful picture at a distance and close up:) I am enjoying this Christmas week, it just goes by too fast! Have a blessed day dear Anne, HUGS!

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  39. Love the post! Have a very Merry Christmas!~Hugs, Patti

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  40. What a beautiful picture--and a great reminder to remember what matters most this time of year.

    Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

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  41. Hi Miss Anne!
    I just love this post!!! Just beautiful!!!
    I also wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas & Many Blessings for the New Year!
    xoxxo
    amy

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  42. Beautiful! I love the picture. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a New Year packed with wonderful things.

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  43. That IS amazing, Anne! Truly beautiful!
    Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Christmas,
    Diane

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  44. Beautiful picture and post Anne! I for one really needed it today. It's been a crazy busy day for me. Thanks for the beautiful reminder.

    Take care, Sue

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  45. Hello Anne, and Merry Christmas. What a lovely post. I hope your holidays are wonderful and filled with joy!
    Blessings sweet one.
    Debbie

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  46. That is very Awesome!
    Merry Christmas, Anne!
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  47. BEAUTIFUL, Anne.....just beautiful.

    Blessings on a beautiful holiday! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  48. I LOVE that picture! Can you please tell me where you got it? Thank you for sharing this, I was in a panic with all of the Christmas stuff I still have to do, so I took a break to read my blogs and this was really nice to see and read!

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  49. Beautiful message.. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  50. Hi Anne, I love this post. What a cool picture. We all need a reminder sometimes. It can sound corny but it's catchy, Jesus is the reason for the season!
    Have a Merry CHRISTmas and New Year full of blessings,
    Missy

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  51. You are so right and at first glance didnt notice the smaller beauty in that picture. What an Amazing piece of Art...
    Merry Christmas, thanks for all the Inspiration all year long'
    Karryann

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  52. I love art that invites you to look closer, then rewards you when you do. Wishing you a beautiful holiday, Anne. May you be blessed with lovely moments.

    Julia~

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  53. Hi Anne, Love this post! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Just bought my Romantic Home magazine :). Congrats, again! Fun to have you, Funky Junk and Miss Mustard Seed all in the same magazine.
    ~ Julie

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  54. My goodness, what a wonder, thank you for sharing it. Merry Christmas!
    Love
    Marcie

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  55. I've never seen anything like it, thanks so much for sharing that with us. That is so awesome! xoxo ~Lili

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  56. Amazing!! Thank you for sharing it.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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