Saturday, October 1, 2011

Filler Up Please


If we fill them up now with love, knowledge, self esteem, manners ,
creativity and imagination then the world can't drain
the life out of them.
It's time for self care. When we are filled to overflow,
then we will have enough to share with others.
We can't keep giving out of our empty places.
I hope that you show yourself some love and care on
today. Take some much needed time for yourself.
I'm just saying......
Shalom
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28 comments:

  1. rachel awesOctober 1, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    you've got that right, dearheart! & you are a gorgeous filler upper. i like to bring my tank here. liquid delight. XOX

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  2. Anne Huskey-LockardOctober 1, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Beautiful Nessa!
    I think I need to top myself off at the pumps today, so as to send more good things out into this world!
    Much love to you dear friend~~♥♥♥

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  3. Elizabeth SeaverOctober 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wise words. We all need to regenerate so we can keep doing all we do for the people we love and for our work. Thanks for the reminder.

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  4. k.h.whitakerOctober 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I hope you are feeling better Vee. I love the illustration and the idea behind it. You are so right :) Hugs sweetie :)

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  5. yoboroboOctober 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    V - this is so true! I have been running on empty for a little while myself. I think I need to become a hybrid of some kind and plug into a socket. I hope YOU are taking some time for fabulous thou. I'll meet Anne at the pumps later and get topped off - haha. xoxo! Pam

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  6. micheleOctober 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Amen to that, sister! This is the perfect time of year to soak up the beauty around us, as we prepare for the holiday season. Wishing you a full cup, as you have shared so much with me through your art and kindness! :o)

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  7. theartofpuroOctober 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful words:)And beautiful illo:)

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  8. Vanessa Brantley NewtonOctober 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Thanks everyone. I'm just remembering that self care is the most important. We can't running on empty. Take sometime to refill the tank. Have a wonderful week.

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  9. Tamara HendersonOctober 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love the black and white line art. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  10. Ben ClantonOctober 1, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Lovely! :)

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  11. ChiakiOctober 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Love your art and the quote! I'll share it with my friends. Thanks.

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  12. Carin BramsenOctober 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Beautiful picture, and words so true. Hope you're taking great care of yourself - you especially deserve it!

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  13. Eric BarclayOctober 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    V, this is beautiful. Rest up!

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  14. BradOctober 2, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    this is fantastic! love the limited color/design and the message! perfect illustration in every way :)

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  15. Tomás SerranoOctober 2, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Vanessa, I wish you a quick recovery. Now I watch you drawing and I wonder if the story is there...
    Hugs, amiga mía.

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  16. Tango ChowOctober 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    it is pity Hong Kong children & the youth are only filled up with iphones, ipads, electronic gadgets and... and... nothing else... :(

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  17. MechelleOctober 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks Vanessa, I need to go take a nice walk around the neighborhood in this nice cool weather we are having.

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  18. MrBibleHeadOctober 2, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Love this Sister Vanessa! Great advice and terrific illo. I was just scrolling through your blog to see if I missed anything. Oh my goodness! That story about your mom touched my heart! Beautifully written from the heart! What a gift she was and you are. We saw the movie “The Help” last week. Phenomenal movie! Hope you are feeling better. God bless you and all your loved ones.

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  19. Valerie LorimerOctober 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Oh wow! I so needed to read this today, Vanessa. I absolutely love this!

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  20. donny*October 4, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I was just reminded that you and I share a birthday (or one really close). Hope it was a great one!

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  21. Ces AdorioOctober 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    hello Dearest Vee! Did I miss a birthday party? I think I did. So sorry. I hope it was wonderful!!! Tsup!

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  22. Bella SinclairOctober 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    AWWWWW!!!! To my very sweet, gifted, talented, fabulous, incredible and inspirational Miss V: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

    Boohoo, I'm a couple days late. But hopefully the party's still ragin'!

    XOXOXOXOXO

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  23. DodaOctober 6, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    good advice! Thanks x

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  24. IndigeneOctober 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hey, I'm glad, "you're just saying"; I wish more folks would! Loving the post and you!

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  25. Lisa M GriffinOctober 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    salve for the creative soul.... and always giving words of wisdom to inspire and rejuvenate.
    Not just for our kids but for ourselves. Thanks again my dear and wishing it right back your way. :)

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  26. tea time and rosesOctober 7, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Wise words indeed! Thank you so very much! Had to drop by and say hello. Enjoy a lovely weekend.

    Smiles♥

    Beverly

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  27. AtelierBrigitteOctober 7, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Such wise words (and lovely matching illustration).

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  28. Cheryl LynnOctober 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Heeeeeyyyyy MOMMA! How are you? OMG, you look fabulous. What a beautiful picture! This illustration is soooo apropos...hee hee! Truer words were never spoken and put in such a cute illustration. You are still the MOST BRILLIANT ONE!

    Love you thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much!

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