on the first day of January.
Start a fresh page.
Take up one hole more
in the buckle if necessary,
or let down one,
according to circumstances;
but on the first of January
let every man
gird himself once more,
with his face to the front,
and take no interest in the things
that were and are past."
- Henry Ward Beecher
Wishing you all everything of the best for 2014
Happy New Year Robyn, wishing you good health, happiness and wealth.
ReplyDeleteso great to see a collection of your images and this is a lovely sentiment expressed in this poem. Here's to looking forward. Best of the new year to you, Robyn
ReplyDeleteAppropriate thoughts to start a New Year. Wishing you the very best in 2014 Robyn. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work and the stunning treasures you unearth for us on the internet.
ReplyDeleteAn extraordinary beautiful greeting card, thank you, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteI wish you on my turn an exciting, joyful, healthy and successful NEW YEAR! May love and inspiration lighten your days!xx
A lovely poem for the start of the year, though I cherish the Past and all those moments that warm my heart and trace my Today...:)
Happy happy New Year, Robyn -- hope this year is filled to the brim with everything you love . . .
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to a fellow spirited artist. Thanks for sharing your work through this visual journey. Looking forward to making more art for positive change.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a magical 2014!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from Portugal.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Robyn! Wishing you the very best in 2014.
ReplyDeleteI discovered your wonderful blog this morning via Contemplating the Moon. Lovely, inspiring work!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, glad you found me :-)
DeleteAnd a very happy and healthful 2014 for you, too, Robyn.
ReplyDeleteHappy first Robyn, and thanks for a year of inspiration past and one coming, I am sure!
ReplyDeleteFORWARD!
ReplyDeleteand the best of everything to you, too, Robyn.
and you, too, robyn.
ReplyDeleteand to you as well -
ReplyDeletewise words to leave behind that which is past.
i wish you a wonderful new year, robyn... and thank you for being you...
ReplyDeletelove
powerful words!! thank you Robyn for your continued support of artists and their work - your voice in the creative world continues to inspire me on a daily basis, blessed new year to you xo
ReplyDeleteto new beginnings...and all that symbolizes; forgiveness, release, possibility, creativity.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to hanging out with you for another year, in our virtual worlds!
ReplyDeletelove,
grrl+dog xxx
Wonderful words, fantastic wood sculpture. Happy new year to you all too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Love the words you posted and will try and heed them. Cheers! : )
ReplyDeleteSending you wishes for a very Happy and productive New Year Robyn. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Robyn. Wishing you a Happy Healthy New Year. I am always amazed at your totems. When I see them they make my heart soar. I can't imagine having on in my possession so I could look at it daily and feel the soul soar. You are blessed with a mighty gift.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, Beautiful! Happy New Year! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOnward and upward! A very blessed new year to you, Robyn!
ReplyDeletebest wishes
ReplyDeleteand a new year of new beginnings!
happy happy new year to you...
xox
Happy New Year Robyn, wishing you love laughter and magic.
ReplyDeleteR - thank you for your wishes - may we face the new year with hope and belief that it offers us new opportunities. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Robyn, it's Day 4 here in the Land Down Under, a wild new ride!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Robyn, the words and photo in this post are wonderful.The piece on the right makes my heart sing! Grand to step into a new year ... 2014!
ReplyDeleteFace to the front. Absolutely. I am glad to leave last year behind and have such a wonderful feeling already about this year. May the year be a special one for you Robyn, for us all in fact. Love the photograph of your sculptures.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy, healthy and creative 2014!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you! Wishing you a wonderful year in 2014 and I look forward to following more of your art and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAnd very best wishes for 2014 to you too Robyn, I hope it's awesome in every way.
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) new year backatcha, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, this poem is just what I needed. I think I'll write it down. Thank you. The best xo
ReplyDeletehappy new year, love the quote, now I must put it to action leaving the past behind
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for all your good wishes. xoxo
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