Sunday, January 06, 2008

Letter to a friend


“If we want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.” Mother Teresa

Am packing up the cards from this season, some of the favourites of course are the handmade ones. They don’t have to be fancy or over embellished because the simplest acts of a few words from special folks with a little of their art is enough to make them individualised messages from the heart.

The photo card is from Wendy of Windy Angels who has a darling etsy shop thing happening.

The quote on her card reads “No peace lies in the future which is not hidden in this present little instant. Take peace! The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within our reach, is joy. There is radiance and glory in darkness, could we but see. And to see, we have only to look. “

From Fra Giovanni Giocondo an Italian architect and Franciscan Monk in the late 1400s
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7 comments:

Naturegirl said...

Both your quotes today are quite moving! I must write them down in my personal journal!Wishing you peace Joy radiance and glory! hugs NG

Anonymous said...

Hi Mandy, lovely quotes, a beautiul start to the day :) Jenn and Jacqui

Genevieve said...

Hi! Mandy, Love the quotes and your Winter Bella work!!!! I hope that you have a wonderful week!

Casii said...

Lovely quote, so apt & true.

Looking forward to more Winter Bella art!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful quotes Mandy . . . I do so love checking out the ones you manage to find. Love your Winter Bella work too . . . just lovely!

Kahshe Cottager said...

Happy New Year Mandy ... I lost your link for a while and I am glad I found it again. What great quotes!

winnsangels said...

Thanks for showing the card I sent you. Thanks also for the link and all your encouragement.

Angels be with you,
Wendy XO