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I just wanted to give you a quick glimpse into the inspiration behind the artwork which I chose for this group:  the sun just beneath the horizon....

When I look at this picture, I think of two things... nothing shocking here... sunrise, and sunset.  Am I a genius or what?!?!

But seriously... the inspiration for me, as a mom, is this....

It gives me a sense of relief during the burdens and pressures of the day, to imagine that time when it will all be behind me, and hopefully I will have made the very most of it.  Sunset... it means quiet time to me... it means that the bustle of dinner and dishes has ended for the day, it means the kids are in bed dreaming of sugarplums, it means a hot cup of herbal tea and a little time to just reclaim "ME".....

and sunrise....

Hope, possibilities... all the ambitions of the day... starting off with a praise in my heart... it brings to mind one of my favorite songs, which states, "though the sorrows may last for a night, JOY comes in the morning!"  So shake off the dust of whatever might have happened yesterday, and start this new day on a clean slate.... and through it all, remember, that the present really is a gift.  I know of no better way to screw up my day than to not stay in the moment!

SO there you have it.  I hope this lent a little inspiration to you, and if not, I hope you enjoyed your nap... now WAKE UP... and participate!  We can't help eachother just by joining... (although thats a great first step, so if you have joined, thanks, and welcome... now please introduce yourself!)