New Year’s Eve. Last minute errands in town. Picked up a vasilopita, got a cappuccino and then stopped at a newsstand. As I was browsing through the magazine stands, not necessarily looking for anything in particular, I was instantly dumbfound to a cover with the title—The Art of Life.
It put all my thoughts in retrospect. So simple yet impactful! In that moment I understood what drives me! The Art of Life—that’s it!
The way I perceive the world with all its beauty. It’s the fact that I’m constantly in awe of all the things around me. It’s that feeling of joy from the littlest things.
It’s that moment when you wake up in the morning and smile because your going to make that cup of coffee with tunes of Sinatra singing in your kitchen. It’s the produce from the farmer’s market that makes that beautiful meal for your family that fills your heart when they are enjoying it. It’s the clouds. It’s nature. It’s historical buildings.
The emotions that compelled me when I first held my child. It’s his accomplishments when people thought he couldn’t. It’s tears when something moves you. It’s the hardship that taught you something. It’s the heartbreak. Struggles. Disappointments…..it’s life! Life is art and art is life.
Over the years I’ve saved so many quotes that really resonate with me. They have inspired me to seek more, to be more creative, open, honest….
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all”—Laura Ingalis Wilder
“Art is about emotion; if art needs to be explained it is no longer art.”—Pierre Auguste Renoir
“To make living itself an art, that is the goal”—Henry Miller
“A beautiful day begins with a Beautiful Mindset.”
“When you focus on the Good, The Good gets Better.”
“Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film. Your bright eyes, your easy smile is your museum.”—Ansel Adams
My life changed the moment I started to perceive things around me just like this. Somewhere in the last few months I forgot it. I lost my way, let’s say. “The Art of Life” reminded me how I got here.
It was a reminder that those every day moments with my guys are what matter the most. That my son’s diagnosis was the best thing that happen to me because it changed me in so many ways that I thank God for making me his mom just to be able to appreciate everything that this life has to give. He has taught me to slow down, to be more patient and through our journey I’ve found my joys and passions. I’ve learnt that self-care is important in order to feel the best version of yourself. This different perspective has somehow made things fall into place, for me and my family.
My intentions for 2022—I want to find myself again. I want to take care of myself more so I can be a better mom, wife, friend….. I want to capture more the snippets that make me smile. I want my blog to be a representation of all my passions and joys. I want to be more creative. I’m curious to see where it takes me!
Wishing you all Happy New Year! Thanks so much for being here! xxx