Women’s Day, Every Day: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
“I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.”
Frida Kahlo
Women’s Day Every Day, yes!
These purple Eustoma’s (Lisianthus or Prairie gentian) are jaw dropping. Such surreal prettiness that they don’t even look like real flowers. I bought them for myself over the weekend. (Yes, i buy myself flowers often. Without any reason and I wrote about it on my Instagram handle – @natzcosmicrain too.) The two wise Owls: Well, they were sustainably created by the very talented @artbygee as a Wedding Anniversary gift to the DH from who else, but me. Oh! For the love of owls. The anniversary is on 12th March. We turn 15!
I’m not a feminist. I firmly believe in gender equality and I support gender neutrality. Having said that I believe women are game changers and should be comfortable in their skins, without burning bras. What inspires me about Frida is her grit and courage to not let her childhood polio affliction, or a freak accident at 18 dampen her spirits, any less. On the contrary her love for art was revived, while recovering in hospital. Her self portraits still continue to take the world by storm.
Had the good fortune of editing this detailed publication written and put together by a team of global experts. The print edition landed up on my door-step just before Women’s day. Women’s day, every day! 🙂
Women’s day, every day. This book will be available on Amazon soon.
Women’s Day, Every Day
I am rising like a phoenix from the ashes, once again.
I’m slowly but surely emerging from the the sea, after a major surgery early last month, and my brother’s passing over in his physical form. Yes, he watches over me from the tree outside the window, the nodding flowers at my doorstep, the delicious meals we eat every day. He now is infinite, and in my heart. <3
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I am so excited to connect deeply with you, my dear friends in blogosphere. And read all your fascinating posts in the next few days. I have missed you, so much!
The last few months have taught me to throw around the confetti of kindness on myself first, followed by those around me. Life is too fragile to be lived with angst, anger, hard feelings and judgement.
As a woman when I love myself unconditionally with the flaws and frayed ends, I can be a lot kinder to others too. These days I tune in to the voice in my head.
Is it a gentle one or an unkind one?
I let the unkind one blow away like a cloud. And chose to tune in to the one which speaks with a calm, wise voice.
When your cup brims with love, it pours into others hearts. Share on X
Hope you all are well and staying safe, sane, and scintillating!
Love, light, laughter and warmest hugs. <3 <3
Natasha <3
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#WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
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Linking up with a bunch of fantastic peeps from the blogosphere who host Wordless Wednesday :
Betty, Steve, Sue NC, Zina, Sandee, Cathy, Tina, and Keith.
Also linking up with Trent for his weekly Smiles.
48 thoughts on “Women’s Day, Every Day: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom”
There was a day that I believed what I could so I did, but now I just feel guilty because I don’t seem to be doing enough. Love all the shares and am so hungry now.
I’m glad you are doing better and we’re very sorry to hear about your loss. Women’s Day is a special day, but yes, it’s really every day. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
I am delighted to know that you are healing and recovering well, dear Natasha.
It’s so very lovely to have you back.
((hugs))
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Happy 15th dear Natasha & Alok
I am happy to know you are healing & recovering well. Will connect over call…..
Those purples are a delight. Recently I had picked up a bunch of hot pink flowers for myself but did not know it’s name …… now I know, Eustoma
I had seen a movie on Frida by the same name starring Salma Hayek long time back and I do remember how ahead she was of time and what a fighter…… she loved life too much to waste it.
The owls are so cute, I had seen it recently on a blogger friend’s post (bough from same person) and now yours …. The floral carry bag is charming. I love creative and pretty packaging, it speaks about the thought that goes into making it special.
Get Well Soon Nat ….. love, warm hugs and loads of healing vibes
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Gorgeous flowers! I’m sorry to hear about your brother, condolences.
I do wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery. It’s great to see you back in blogland 🙂
Your link is a welcome addition to My Corner of the World’ this week!
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Thank you for your loving words here and on email, Betty.
I am now recovering well from the surgery after a tough 1 month. Touché 🙂
I’m so glad to see you in my little den too. 🙂
It’s great to see you back here, Natasha!
Beautiful flowers! Love that lovely purple shade, Natasha. Celebrating Women’s day every day is the right thing to do. I loved the way you spoke about sprinkling kindness around yourself and everywhere else. Celebrating humanity, aren’t we, by spreading kindness around us.
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Thanks dear Vinitha. I’m glad the words resonated as did the purple Eustomas, which still continue to thrive at our home in the flower vase, despite the changing weather. 🙂
Lovely to have you drop by. <3
My heartfelt condolences to you for your loss, Natasha.
The flowers are a lovely shade of purple. I thought they were roses.
Cheers to celebrating women in this post. Definitely, every day is a women’s day.
I am joining the Wordless Wednesday blog hop this week with the hope to link up every week or fortnight.
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Yes, Anu they look exactly like roses, just that minus the fragrance.
I’m glad to see you here and looking forward to you joining.
Such a beautiful and inspiring post. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Thanks dear Patrick for joining and enjoying the post.
Thanks for joining and adding beauty to #WW with your posts Patrick. 🙂
I’m glad you’re back and you’re fine. ❤️ I know that the things have been tough for you in too short and complicated time. I admire your power to get up and move forward with serenity.
The flower is very interesting and very beautiful!
I like Frida K too, very much. I don’t know his work. I saw a movie about her life and I haven’t forgotten her since.
I wish you happy days, dear Natasha! ❤️ A big hug, dear friend from the blogosphere.
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My Dearest Di <3
Was so happy to see you here. It's been an eternity it seems and your kind words just soothed my soul. So big, warm loving hugs xoxox
Would love the know about the Frida Kahlo film. Do let me know if you remember the name.
How have you been my friend?
Wishing you a wonderful start to the new week. Hugs and kisses and good health always.
Welcome back, Natasha. Flowers, good food, and the other simple things are what makes life worthwhile. You made me hungry! I am sorry to hear about your brother. In a way, writing this post honors his memory.
Totally Alana. I wrote another post as well for him honouring the fragrance and joy he always spread in our lives.
It’s so very wonderful to see you here.
Sending you warm, happy vibes and a great start to the week.
Women are the natural balance to Men and when either tries to be the other is when there is a lessening of both.
Timmy Tomcat 2021
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Interesting thoughts Timmy Tom Cat, and a very warm welcome to our little nook. Thank you for swinging by and leaving your paw prints. <3
I wish you health, dear Natasha and I’m glad you are back, with such a beautiful post.
I love your Goddess and I was surprised that I discovered here the name of that flower ‘Eustomas’ that I did not know but I bought it from the market. And that “cosy little cafe” seems to be amazing!
Thank you a lot for the spirit of this post, dear friend!
Happy WW!
Dear, dear Suzana,
Don’t know how but I just remembered the song Sussana by Art Company. Have you heard it? It was my favourite as a young teen.
Here’s the link:
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It’s so nice to know you also bought yourself Eustomas. They come in lovely variants.
Yes, Kavita’s cosy, Brews and Bagels is indeed a comforting, quaint cafe to spend time.
Thank you for reading and leaving your lovely thoughts for me to cherish. <3
Hugs and I'll be right over visiing your blog in a bit. <3 <3
Happy new week.
Thank you a lot for the song, dear Natasha!
I’ve just seen it!
Happy WW, again! <3
Dear Natasha, welcome back to the blogosphere! I am very glad that you have returned and I like that you have started again with an artist that I admire, both for her paintings and for her invincible will.
May you all be healthy!
Thank you dear dear Zina,
I’m so glad to be back in my comforting zone. 🙂 <3
Isn't Frida such a visionary to reckon with. I'm so glad we share our love for her.
Wishing you health, happiness and much peace. Enjoy your spaces of bliss this week. Hugs <3
So good to see a post from you this Wordless Wednesday. Yes everyday is woman’s day. Your friend did very well for herself with her cafe. Good for her.
I want all that Fudge that Sugar. Yummy!
Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Big hug to you my friend. ♥
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Ha! Ha Sandee. Tell me about it. That Fudge that Sugar is delctable to say the least, as are the goodies at Brews and Bagels.
I’m so glad to be back and thank you for such a warm, loving welcome. I feel so much at home with the circle of love here, and supremely blessed. <3 <3
Big, bear hugs dearest Sandee. Stay safe and stay your fabulous, kind self always. <3
I agree every day is women’s day!
🙂 And men’s day too!
Natasha,
I’m glad you’re back in Blogosphere again. Things have been tough for you but it will get better, especially the physical issues. You’ll soon discover a renewed energy. That’s what happened with me when I had the same surgery in 2001. Your heart will continue ache over your brother’s passing but that in time grows less. Again, I know this kind of pain from personal experience. Saying prayers for you, my darlin’. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe and be well!
I hear you dear Cathy. The first one month it felt downhill, but things are looking upward over the mountain now. 🙂
Yes, the ache never goes away, dulls maybe, but just honouring him in all the little things we do is what makes him omnipresent now. He watches over us with his mischievous, dazzling smile. And even as i type this. <3 🙂
Thank you for your love, support and calming words in the last few months, dearest Cathy. And not to forget all the reassuring emails. Means so very much.
You take care and stay your gorgeous self. And all the very best for A-Z. Excited to see your art.
Love and bear hugs. <3
The flowers are gorgeous. I’m sure it was very gratifying to see, and hold in your hands, the report you edited and know that it will help people. I am sorry about your brother. How awful. Love the Beatles poster in your friend’s shop 🙂 Freda was a very interesting artist and I do really like her work. I hope you have a wonderful week.
I love the Beatles poster and their are a few others which I will share in the coming days. There is a rock and roll wall too. 🙂
Hope you are having a good start to a brand new week, Trent and spreading the smiles a million miles away.
Be blessed, and keep shining.
Beautiful flowers and thanks for telling us more about them, Natasha.
Congratulations on the wonderful and meaningful work you managed to complete despite the terrible time you’ve had and the devastating loss of your brother.
Hugs, Nats.
I’ve started doing #WordlessWednesday since last week, although my posts won’t be wordless! 😉
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Thanks dear Cory, for the support and kind words.
I’m hoping the Covid publication will add value to the world at large.
I’m so thrilled to have you back on #WW and you know we like it as wordy as you wish to make it. <3
The flowers are such a beautiful colour. There are so many different things to learn from your post, thank you.
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Hello Jackie,
So wonderful to see you here. Thanks for your kind words and I’m glad the post added value to you.
How have you been?
Looking forward to your post. 🙂
Have a good week. Love and peace.
What a nice post Natasha enjoyed all the photos too and welcome back
Have a safteastic week
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Thanks dear Steve, for the laughs and joy you spread.
Be well and keep spreading the laughs.
Wow, such a nice post. Thanks, I got to peek into brews and beagles. And glad to know you edited this detailed publication report. Rise like a phoenix and shine bright dear.
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Thanks dear Pragun. I’m so happy to see your post on a topic very close to my heart. Heading to your blog soon. <3
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Welcome back Natasha and sincere wishes for your continued good health. You packed so much wisdom and beauty in this post. I have never seen flowers with such a rich purple hue.
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Thank you so very much dear Ken, for appreciating and enjoying the post, just the way I loved putting it together, with assistance from the universe. 🙂
Can’t wait to catch up on your posts. Been an eternity.
Hope you and Mary Lou are done with the vaccines and doing well.
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Lots of goodness in your post. I love Frida too! I have a whole blog post in my head, but really, I just want to share all the wonderful Frida postcards friends have sent me! And based on your definition, you ARE a feminist, but I understand the inclination to distance yourself from super-radical feminist ideology.
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I cant wait to read your postvon Frida and see the Frida post cards too. Will be a treat to my soul.
Look forward with huge anticipation. <3
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