Last year October 2019, Derek was invited to go to South Korea by a client, all expenses paid. The best bit was getting time off for exploring. I am going to tell you about these highlights. Three issues.Although South Korean's second language is English they mostly learn the written form and so when he wanted … Continue reading Trip to South Korea
The Journey
Light and colour, Art process and reflection.
Light and colour, colour burst, pastels, by Morag Noffke. I am enjoying playing with colour at the moment but I added a new challenge of using light. In this painting I explored a yearning that I have had: to paint light coming from behind the flowers from a light source, such as a window. I … Continue reading Light and colour, Art process and reflection.
Stepping out the Box
Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.comPhoto by cottonbro on Pexels.comPhoto by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com BlessingMay we learn to think outside the box and trust that there is an abundance of ideas, possibilities and opportunities. I wrote this poem when I was 17 and although it is about my growth at that time I believe … Continue reading Stepping out the Box
Poem: Self-reflection
Self-reflection requires you to shift the focus within. Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted - it is an intimate date with yourself. Paul TP Wong. Water colour sketch, abstract, by Morag Noffke I lashed out at someone in my mind. I was annoyed. I know I need to come back to my personal barometer. … Continue reading Poem: Self-reflection
Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
I was recently nominated for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger award by 1 & only Pebz. I want to thank her for thinking of me. She is a newcomer to blogging and I would encourage you to have a look at her blog. I enjoy reading her posts as she is honest and authentic in her … Continue reading Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
100 Posts
Photo by Morag Noffke. I want to thank all my followers and the WordPress community for your interest, encouragement and support during the time that I started out blogging and gained momentum in my writing. There is much value in expressing one's gratitude. I started out thinking I was going to practice my writing skills … Continue reading 100 Posts
Malawi Border-crossing.
I love Malawi landscapes, I feel so free there. Journal entry:“Today we are crossing the Zambian border into Malawi. We are very excited to be finally getting to Malawi but also little nervous about the border crossing but going on the experience of the last two crossings we’re not too bothered.”MNoffke The trucks just outside … Continue reading Malawi Border-crossing.
Mystic Colour Burst: My art process.
This a section of my journal, showing you the process with an image emerging. The art processI want to share a simplified explanation of my art process emerging from a deep reflective process I had in the last few weeks. Often my process evolves and emerges over time. Many thoughts and experiences contribute to my … Continue reading Mystic Colour Burst: My art process.
You deserve Self-care.
Zambezi River, by Morag Noffke. You deserve self-care.I wonder? How are we to know that we deserve self-care if others are disrespecting lives? Our lives or other people’s lives. I am referring to political disrespect for minorities, religious disrespect of different religions and for relational disrespect for those weaker than themselves. There is one way … Continue reading You deserve Self-care.
Consideration and care.
Care of inanimate and professions When it comes to computers and technology We pursue advancement, Looking for improvements, upgrades and development. For the furtherance of our success We work diligently through ups and downs And seek help to facilitate our promotion. Photo by Gustavo Fring on Pexels.com What about when it comes to ourselves? Do … Continue reading Consideration and care.