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Bless Our Hearts

Posted on November 9, 2015 by thrivetrue

An Ode to Bless our Hearts ❤ – A Short 60 second video blessing for all of us… the title is borrowed from the way many people here in the Southern Blue Ridge mountains say, “bless her/his heart” in conversation. … Continue reading →

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Vision, Respect, & Generosity or Crawling Under a Rock!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by thrivetrue

I felt like crawling under a rock! Instead, I took a deep breath, reconsidered my motivations and values, and learned a lot. Over the past 3 weeks, I’ve continued to digest the lessons and the love. Thankfully, several friends took … Continue reading →

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It’s okay to be seen

Posted on June 27, 2015 by thrivetrue

Embracing vulnerability, putting my brave girl boots on, and starting the Loving Rd Youtube channel! Yikes! It’s not as easy to let myself ‘be seen’ on camera at this age as it might have been in my teens & twenties. … Continue reading →

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For What It’s Worth

Posted on June 25, 2015 by thrivetrue

Since announcing my recent ecourse as a ‘pay what you want’ offering, I realized that people may be unfamiliar with this idea to pay what something’s worth or what you want (and are able) to pay, so here’s a bit more … Continue reading →

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* Magic & Soul Food *

Posted on June 14, 2015 by thrivetrue

Why do I make art? Because it’s powerful MAGIC and SOUL FOOD! Art can bring me to tears or the sweetest smile. Art can actually change us and the world! Art can open our hearts, eyes, minds, and hands. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Painting Prayers

Posted on June 12, 2015 by thrivetrue

How often do we say, “my prayers/hopes/wishes are with you” or “sending love/prayers”? I frequently find myself painting prayers and then, literally ‘sending the prayers’ (blessings, wishes, hopes, dreams, intentions, affirmations… however you prefer to think about it) via the art … Continue reading →

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Sweetest Dreams

Posted on May 22, 2015 by thrivetrue

May all the sweetest dreams come true. ❤ Introducing the ‘sweetest dreams’ painted prayers/blessings series by Julia Osterc. 🙂 These were all inspired by native American dream catchers. Sweetest Dreams Shine True Sweetest Dreams Shine True – scanned to print … Continue reading →

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Be YOU to full, beautiful artist

Posted on May 20, 2015 by thrivetrue

I sincerely and deeply think that we are all born beautiful artists. So why do I have such a hard time feeling like a genuine artist sometimes? Why does it take an official ‘label’ next to some of my artwork … Continue reading →

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The Art of Living & Loving

Posted on May 8, 2015 by thrivetrue

While this may have nothing to do with paint or other visual art, it has everything to do with the art of living and loving. What an overwhelming few days it was. Hopes, prayers, wishes, and dreams are mysterious things. … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 12, 2015 by thrivetrue

A quick little poem as my ‘what is grace’ assignment for 30 Days of Grace with Alena Hennessy. I have a feeling it may evolve and change if/when I add it to art work. For now, here is my first draft. 🙂 … Continue reading →

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