Sending Personal Gratitude to All Bloggers: Viewers and Followers March 30, 2012

Today I would like to dedicate this post to those bloggers who have stopped by this blog and for the ones who have for some reason of their own decided to stick by this Florida woman through good and bad postings.  Not to mention how grateful I am for all of you who have given advice, left beautiful comments and shared your blog with me so I could follow yours.

There are infinite blogs in this Word Press community, and all have their own unique and special style.  I think that it is a beautiful way to connect with everyone.  A chance to see a little of people’s personality shine in their creativity, not only from the outside, but those little glimpses of them from within.

I have only been in the blogging world a short time and have learned so much and continue to learn new things every day.

The list of blogs that I follow is quite extensive and I would list them here, but I would run out of room!

It is great to be able to come to this particular place and be able to read blogs that relate to your daily mood or ones that make you stop and think about that one thing you usually would never consider.

There are blogs that inspire, make you smile or laugh, ones that stand out from the rest and then the artsy kind.  It is unbelievable how many artists span this earth, and every time I come here and view a painting, sculpture or drawing, I feel like a little child getting a new toy!

So, before you start yawning and say when is she going to stop.  I just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU for all of you and for sharing  a part of you, not just with me, but with the world.

Peace and love,

Much peace and joy for the weekend!

Tammy

The Arts: A Holiday Stress Reliever December 5, 2011

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave us stressed, fatigued and even anxious or depressed.  But according to studies sponsored by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Nord-Trondelag Health Study, there are many artful ways to relieve these conditions:  Painting, dancing, playing a musical instrument or even attending a theater performance or concert may help us feel better, healthier and more upbeat.

The researchers worked with more than 50,000 participants, using questionnaires, interviews, clinical examinations, and blood and urine samples to assemble detailed health profiles.  The data was controlled for chronic illness, social relations, smoking and alcohol.

What most surprised the researchers was that the study findings held true regardless of socioeconomic status; whether a truck driver or bank president, participating in the arts had a positive effect on the individual’s sense of health and well being.

So, if your stressed out this holiday season,  dive into the arts and relax!

Peace, love and light to all