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Surfing Life's Big Waves of Change and Finding Your Silver Linings 2020 has been a year of changes that has thrown the world in turmoil. A business coach friend, Emily Manning (http://emilymanning.com/), shared with me about the importance of finding the opportunity or "silver lining" when there is an obstacle. For those not familiar with this metaphor, it comes from the saying "every cloud has a silver lining" meaning finding an opportunity or a positive experience during... a difficult change. Listening to her made me think of a surfing angel. You cannot control the waves of life but if find the opportunity then you can surf over the waves. The name of the above painting is "Archangel Raphael Surfing Healing Waves". The angel pays tribute to Archangel Raphael whose color is green and is known for bringing healing. The sun helps sustain life and through it plants such as palm trees strengthen and grow. The power of the sun's energy is symbolized in the matched orange-yellow surfboard. I hope you find your way to surf big changes and discover your silver linings of opportunities within disruptive changes! Best Wishes, Laurel Latto DonnaBellas Angels Artist and Founder P. S. There is more on the DonnaBellas Angels blog at http://www.donnabellasangels.org//surfing-lifes-big-waves/ #silverlinings #silverlining #hope #waves #surfing #change #changeyourmindset #archangelraphael #angel #angels

The Alpha Omicron Pi "Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter" in the Fort Collins, Colorado area participated in the American Cancer Society's fundraiser Relay for Life. The AOII alumnae chapter asked DonnaBellas Angels for third party art royalty use for their team. The team created a 10' x 2' team banner and 4" x 4" tribute cards using the art. The tribute cards were sold as a team fundraiser. They were paired with luminarias that lit the racetrack at night and balloons that were ...released at a ceremony at the end of the event. The banner featured the paintings "Rainbow Cancer Heart" and "Blue and Gold Cancer Angel". The tribute cards also used the "Rainbow Cancer Heart" artwork. http://www.donnabellasangels.org//aoii-relay-for-life-boo/ #relayforlife #cancerwalk #americancancersociety #AOII #alphaomicronpi #aoiialumnae #cancer #fundraiser #cancerawareness #fundraiserideas #art

If you are emotionally struggling and feeling overwhelmed, I thought I would share the mantra "Observe, Don't Absorb". One of my spiritual mentors shared it as it has been shared with her by her mentors. I have been dealing with this problem more frequently and drew it out as a way to internalize it. The idea is that there can be a lot of drama around you but be a witness to it without empathically absorbing the situation / other people's bad vibes. The heart shape is a ...reminder in keeping yourself heart-centered. I thought others here would be interested to create their own reminder to post it in their homes. I was thinking it could be done as easy as the words and heart on a sticky note placed on a bathroom mirror to be a daily intention. See this on the DonnaBellas Angels blog http://www.donnabellasangels.org//observe-dont-absorb-ske/ #meditation #intention #intentions #observe #dontabsorb #observedontabsorb #drawing #sketchbook #drawings #inspirationalwords #mantra #mantras #heartcentered #hearttoheart #illustration #handlettering #badvibes

Observing or creating art is mindfulness. It requires special attention and intention for the experience of art. Our non-profit's motto is "Medicine Heals the Body, Art Heals the Soul." In this Super Soul Sunday interview, Oprah discusses the importance of emotional intelligence with Dr. Daniel Goleman. It is an interesting listen if you think about how this emotional awareness can be used with art as a way to heal the soul. We are going to be offering an art class soon th...at is designed to spark creativity and create opportunities for personal mindfulness growth. #art #emotionalintelligence #creativity #supersoulsunday #artheals #mindfulness #awareness #oprah

Wishing everyone well and sending out healing thoughts! HEAL, HOPE, LIVE #heal #healing #hope #live #drawing #drawings #sketchbook #healingthoughst #healingintentions #wellwishes

It has been a heavy emotional time between the current crises and memories of the 9/11 tragedy in America. I use my sketchbook as a mediation journal. I created this drawing and thought I would create this quick post to share. The hand lettering words state Embrace the Love Surrounding Me. The word surrounding is written in tiny letters with small hearts on the O of LOVE. There are other hearts drawn floating around the letters. The illustration to me was a remind...er that there are so many opportunities for love around us if only we open ourselves to love and embrace it. The love is there in many forms and sources. It can come from family, friends, strangers, animals, angels, or within ourselves. Let go of the fear and embrace the love surrounding me. Best Wishes, Laurel Latto DonnaBellas Angels Artist & Founder #love #drawing #drawings #sketchbook #embracelove #letgofear #illustration #handlettering #pencildrawing #sketching

Now available for download is a free Guardian Angels Word Art package! It features 4 angel paintings of Love, Hope, Faith, and Peace. The art is available as printable images that you can frame and smaller image files perfect for sharing the angel messages with others on social media, texting, or emails to quickly express your support, encouragement, and love. The free art bundle of guardian angel word art paintings perfect for nurturing your spirit and supporting others.... They are positive visual reminders that you are not alone and your angels are here to help if you call on them for assistance. There is a bonus spirit color guide that discusses the art in reference to archangel colors and chakra colors. https://donnabellasangels.org/guardian_angels_free_art_down #angel #angels #guardianangel #guardianangels #inspirationalwords #wellness #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #words #angelmessages #angelartist

Here is another story about the importance of the connection with loved ones for a patient during hospitalization. ...For Mothersbaugh, the message he most wants to convey is: If you have anyone that you know who’s in ICU with COVID, contact them and keep them in touch with the outside world, because it’s easy to lose track of where you are and why you are. I had no idea I was on a ventilator for 10 days. Time meant nothing. https://www.latimes.com//mark-mothersbaugh-devo-covid-19-c

Sketchbook showing an angel grasping a bouquet of heart flowers. In front of the angel is a garden of growing love. The guardian angel has a halo and outstretched wings. The words above the angel note Grow and Receive Love. It is a reminder love is like a garden that requires regular tending to be able to grow and receive it. [ 62 more words ] https://www.donnabellasangels.org//grow-and-receive-love-/

Grow and Receive Love Angel Sketch Drawing An angel grasps a bouquet of heart flowers. In front of the angel is a garden of growing love. The guardian angel has a halo and outstretched wings. The words above the angel note Grow and Receive Love. It is a reminder love is like a garden that requires regular tending to be able to grow and receive it. Love requires regular maintenance and care for ourselves before we are able to give it out like a bouquet to other people.... Pencil sketch drawing by Laurel Latto for DonnaBellasAngels.org. #angel #angels #guardianangel #guardianangels #sketchbook #drawing #drawings #lovingheart #hearts #angelart #angelartist #love #angelartist #angelartwork #loveyourself #loveyou #lovequotes #lovelife #lovewins #lovethem #loves #loved #loveu #loveart #lovemylife #loveyourbody #sketchbook

"Spirit Prayer" is an inspirational art painting for calling on Angels and Spirit for guidance. Spirit Prayer Guardian Angel, Holy Angel Guiding Spirit, Holy Spirit... Help me know Your Wisdom and LOVE Guide my soul to Believe all is Possible in Spirit Guide my soul so I may choose better decisions to let go my Ego’s suffering Through Spirit I FEEL your presence so to have courage and comfort Through Spirit I HEAL my wounds and learn to set free my burdens and embrace living Through Spirit I GUIDE my actions so I may act and speak truly with an open Heart Through Spirit I SHINE your light so I may seek your path when I am lost ~ Show Me ~ the path to my Spirit’s Calling By Laurel Latto Life has many ambiguities of meaning like the word in our language itself. This is represented by the different lettering font shapes and sizes throughout the painting. https://donnabellasangels.org/spirit-prayer-inspirational-a #prayer #prayers #spirit #inspirationalart #angel #angels

DonnaBellas Angels Inspirational Art Newsletter Updates : - Updates on the Digital Wellness Party to support caregivers and patients due to COVID hospital restrictions - New Video about DonnaBellas Angels - Inspirational Art Custom Face Masks... https://mailchi.mp//donnabellas-angels-inspirational-art-n #angel #angels #wellness #covid #selfcare

Herd Immunity, COVID Deaths, & Condolences Messages I heard NPR’s story Herd Immunity Response To COVID-19 Pandemic Can Be Problematic. It made me realize there is going to be deep grief over the loss of human life over the next year due to the pandemic. I am working on making new shareable condolences messages cards and images. There is nothing you can say or do that can take away another person’s grief over loss but showing up evenly remotely to hold space with a loved on...Continue reading

DonnaBellas Angels is a non-profit that provides inspirational art for mental health wellness. Its motto is "Medicine Heals the Body, Art Heals the Soul". Laurel Latto, Artist and Founder, discusses her story that inspired the creation of DonnaBellas Angels and how the art has evolved in service of the community. The "Wellness Party" uses art to create a healing and positive environment. The wellness party will be available soon as a digital download for loved ones to provide remote patient support due to COVID-19 hospitalization restrictions. Learn more about DonnaBellas Angels by signing up for newsletter updates at https://donnabellasangels.org/newsletter.html