#artwork

Goddess Hel has uncompromising character and at the same time she is an embodiment of world justice. Her word is a law and her final decision can not be changed. Even great Odin was powerless to return his beloved brother Baldur from Helheim. She knows all things wich can bring you happienes and wich can bring you woe. Hel can help to find a way out of the worstest situations, but if someone asks her for advice, he must be ready to do her will whatever she ordered, otherwise it will lead to suffering and the end will be the same that she earlier predicted.
Hel brokes brutally all illusions, "sand castles" and shows only naked truth. She demonstrates for alive the inevitability of the death and teaches them to accept it like it is. "Memento mori" - that's her motto and reason why she usually appears to the mankind like awesome sight of half beautiful women and half decomposing corpse. But she also can show her face to the world like old crone or conversely like yang blue-eyed girl with pale face. Hel teaches mankind to realize and accept the duality of existence, she releases human souls from all shackles of the earthly being and helps them to find themselves again.

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When She came She smelled like roses...🥀

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Creative minds are generally known to be depressed far more often than “non-creative” minds. A good reason for this could be the fact that artists, of any kind, spend a lot of time in their own head. The creative process itself takes place in your own mind. Introspection + imagination can lead to an unhealthy amount of overthinking and this could lead to thoughts of negative self worth or lack of motivation and anything else in between. Another reason I think of is that creativity and art is an outlet for many people, especially those suffering through a period of pain and sadness. So it appears as if all of this art comes from those who are depressed.
It kind of gives me a new level of appreciation and admiration for artwork that was created through such a rough time. Who knows how much it took for that person to bring themselves to bring their vision to life.

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Ciao Riccardo, ben ritrovato :)🌸

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Scegliere la più bella è praticamente impossibile.
Però ti propongo questa, che non è stranota ed è un po' un passepartout: a me ha dato ispirazione e buone vibrazioni in varie situazioni.

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"Allora senti,
ci sarà un lupo
e sarà bianco.
Tu sarai bendata
e gli starai in groppa,
in piedi.
Correrete insieme,
slacciàti dalla ragione,
legittimi alla velocità dell'aria.
Non ci sarà bisogno di fidarsi,
avrà fiuto e tu equilibrio.
Dovrai tener caldo alle parole,
tenerle in un orto sotto la camicia
a stretto contatto con la pelle.
Bruceranno e graffieranno.
Lasciati bruciare.
Passerete dalle città,
non levarti mai la benda
anche quando sentirai chiamare,
lusingare, invocare: resta dritta,
in piedi in groppa al lupo.
La memoria è una fabbrica
che non smette mai,
fa i turni di notte e non ha festivi.
Il lupo slaccerà i ricordi
uno per uno,
ne farà fiocchi di neve.
Il vuoto sarà vasto
e alto e profondo,
lo chiamerai carezza.
Allora senti.

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Da Fatti Vivo, Chadra Livia Candiani.
Lucy Campbell artwork

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Have you ever lost someone you love? Someone whom you would do anything for, even if it meant sacrificing your own life to save their life? And yet, when they leave us, we feel empty... a void... and a deep sense of loss. As if our own internal flame has been extinguished. We may even sense that we have lost our way, and our will to live.

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And as time passes, we wonder where they are, and if they are ok. We spend countless hours reminiscing, reflecting and recalling, all the good times that we shared together. And we wonder what our loved one is thinking. We pray that they are ok and free from pain. We ask: "Are they resting in peace?" Mostly, we just want to reach out and hug them, and tell them how much we love them, and what they mean to us. Then we make them a solemn promise, that we will never forget them for as long as we live.

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And each day, as the sun rises and the sun sets, we try to walk in their shoes as we imagine what their final thoughts might be. And that is when this haunting refrain echoes within our mind, as we hear their voice cry out: "Do you still love me?"

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“Eternal Love” by Nico, Artwork by ig@keeping_it_sketchy

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I still love you
I will always love you
I will love you until:
The mountains plummet towards the sea
The oceans run dry
The stars fall from the sky
I take my last breath
And… if God so choose,
I will love you after death and for all eternity

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Great question and might I add, an important one too!

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I have three children ages (42, 37 and 14). Two are now adults and we take vacations together, play golf and music together, etc. My 14 year old daughter lives with me and I spend most of my free time guiding her, teaching her and recreating with her. We play golf each week and we also play violin and guitar together several times each week and I answer all questions related to school, homework, religion, society and life in general.

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We are working on a book of poetry and Faith is creating most of the illustrations for it. Faith and her mother are also creating an online store where Faith will sell her Artwork. We are involved in every aspect of Faith's life and it is our hope and prayer that as an adult, she will be successful, independent and able to make informed decisions.

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For me, children represent our future. The collective future of humanity is dependent upon children and it is incumbent upon ALL adults to care for our children and to acknowledge and celebrate that every child is a blessing from God.

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Why does this question keep resurfacing?

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In the past I said no. I don't know why. Maybe I just didn't want to consider the possibility or perhaps I was just being intellectually lazy.

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Typical guy, right?

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The truth is that there are some wonderful people on askfm. Mostly I talk to women, but I have also met some well educated men who are excellent writers. But beware, there are some folks on askfm who you should ignore, report and block.
So you want to fall in love, right? My first question would be what characteristics are you looking for in a partner. Make a list, because if you cannot describe what qualities you desire, how can you expect to discover them whether online or in person?
Once you know what you are looking for, you are ready to begin your search. Make sure your profile is up to date and that it informs askfm users who you are and what some of your life goals, hobbies and interests are.
Next you start following askfm users who you find interesting. If they post something you like, select the like button to let them know you exist and you appreciate their content. In time you will build relationships and will discover people whom you enjoy talking with from around the world.
In my case, since I am married, I do not flirt or lead people on. I tell everyone I am married and I answer any questions they ask me. Mostly I answer questions and post original poems, artwork while writing. But even with those self imposed constraints, I've met and continue to meet some of the finest men and women God has blessed humanity with.
So, yes I do believe you can find what you are looking for if you are diligent, persistent and creative.

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"If I Could Live My Life Over" by Nico, Artwork by ig@keeping_it_sketchy

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If I could live my life over again, I would want to spend every moment of it with you. I would want to go to sleep holding you close to me every night. And in the morning, I would lie awake admiring your silhouette as the sunrise touched your body in places that I have yet to explore. And during our waking hours, we would laugh, smile, and sing; as we held hands and cherished every moment together.

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And when God finally calls me home and your heart is breaking into a million tiny pieces, my summer breeze will pick up all your shattered dreams and mend your broken heart. And as I bid you farewell, I will paint our illimitable sky with the most radiant colored rainbow, to bring a smile to your face and forever remind you that my love for you, will never die.

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