<![CDATA[Painintheartbrain Official - Blah Blu Blog]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:44:20 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[A   Woman   to   aspire   to   be.]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:15:36 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/a-woman-to-aspire-to-be
Friends may have disappeared; family may have passed on or turned their head. 
The comforting surroundings of a social life may have gone quiet.
In this solitude we can find that we are not truly alone.
We actually have the opportunity to walk hand in hand with the one who will never leave our side.
GOD.
Strength is not found in numbers.
Our security does not depend on others.
One who walks alone with God discovers a long-lasting strength rooted in faith.

So shall we not teach our children also the benefits of silence. So that when it happens, it is but naturally peaceful. This journey isn't easy, but shall it reveal a heart that trusts in the Lord above all else. When human relationships fall short, and nothing can fill the void, Gods love fills that and satisfies our longings. 

Deut. 31:8 And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

We can trust this truth and draw confidence in it.
We don't need human approval or companionship. When we are given a task that seems to be impossible. We will know we have the strength and skill set to complete this, because we are not alone. Because of the unfailing presence of our creator. Finding joy in solitary moments, listening to the voice of God. We can find our growth our peace our identity and relationship with the Lord.

​ Sure we may get lonely at times. Though in our weakness Gods strength is made perfect. We must know that we are loved and cherished beyond our understanding. We must surrender our need for support other than God and to embrace the divine connection with God. Walking alone with God will teach us to be grounded in our purpose, fearless trusting that we are never truly alone. When we stand alone with God its because our path requires a unique strength that we cant find in the world but in the silence with God. Society encourages us in validation and friendships and popularity as if we need others to prove our worth.

We don't need others to shape our purpose or direction.  Relationships dont define us. We dont need others approval to know our worth. Part from God the only person we can truly depend on is ourselves. There is no need for constant affirmation and approval from others. If we stand strong in our Gods beliefs, values and vision. 
We then walk in freedom. It's easy to follow the crowd. to be swept up in what everyone else is doing. We must be more directed at what is right for us than what is easy. Even if the choices bring us to be alone. A power we can hold that doesn't waver when one comes or goes. Our true worth is defined by our relationship with God who defines our identity. Life is full of expectations noise and a flow of opinions from the world around us. When walking alone we have fewer distractions and a sensitivity to Gods guidance. No need to compare yourself to others but to focus on what God has called you to do.

True peace comes from the truth that God is in control and resting in that. No matter what it seems, or what is in the world around us.
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]]><![CDATA[Mental      Health       Awareness      month]]>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:20:09 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/mental-health-awareness-monthIn honor of mental health awareness month Artbrain has created some great new shirt designs.
This month lets advocate by:
  • Providing emotional support and advice to those with a mental illness.
  • Speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves.
  • Help others understand mental illness, and those suffering with it.
  • Chat with others about the importance of mental health.
  • Reach out for mental health resources.
  • Find out if the person is getting the help they need, help direct them.
  • ​Remind them that help is available and mental health can be treated.
  • Express your concern and support.
  • Start a conversation.
People show emotional support for others by offering genuine encouragement, reassurance, and compassion. This might include things like verbal expressions of sympathy or physical gestures of affection.
Empowering someone is not enabling the person. Empowering lends helpful assistance and support without the responsibility for their recovery. Empowering builds someone up and helps them regain a balance over their life. Empowering is motivating, and it leads to self-confidence and autonomy.
The best mental health support is empowerment. The support you can provide from behind (rather than pulling from the front) in order to help the person take charge of their own mental health is a great way to empower someone. Though keeping in mind our own mental health in the process.
Social support can have a major impact on our overall health. On the other hand, a negative environment can cause harm.  People in our lives also can be toxic influences. Research shows negative interactions— whether it’s with a family member, significant other, friend, co-worker, boss, or someone else — also can cause problems. And if it’s a constantly negative relationship, it can have long-lasting, long-reaching effects. Symptoms of Toxic influences come in the form of:
  • Anger
  • Behaviors that affect your self-esteem (insults, downplaying your achievements, etc.)
  • Controlling behavior
  • Judgmental
  • Manipulation
  • Negativity
  • Passive-aggressiveness
  • Self-centeredness
  • Drugs and Alcohol
If a friend, relative, or someone at work is causing a mental burden, try to spend less time around those people.  Empowering others is helpful when keeping in mind your own mental health as well.
​Empower someone today!
]]><![CDATA[Fall   Deer   Saw]]>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:09:55 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/fall-deer-saw
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]]><![CDATA[Admire       Courage      Gain      Respect]]>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 19:06:40 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/admire-courage-gain-respect
You can look at the bear in your fear as scary. Or..
You can look at the bear in faith
as a creation of God
​ Made by a God who is courageous, compassionate, and strong.

16x20 on a thick matt board
colored pencil, graphite and micron pens and marker. 
]]><![CDATA[Paint   brushes]]>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:44:08 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/paint-brushes
Paint brushes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The brushes are numbered differently between manufacturers making it difficult to tell the difference. I am going to help you clarify that in this blog post.​

Brushes are usually given numbered sizes, but they are not typically standard in their physical dimensions. 

Brushes for oil painting have longer handles, and brushes for watercolor often have shorter handles below is a diagram showing the different parts of a paint brush to pay attention to.
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Brushes made in Europe often run smaller than the brushes made in the U.S. Also, a manufacturer might also add a measurement, a 4/0 brush is approximately the same as a 1/64 in or 0.4 mm. They can differ in not only bristle size but shape. Also, the same manufacturer may make 2 of one size brush with different quality making them more affordable for beginners and students.
small brushes increase by increments of 1 and larger brushes increments of 2.
From smallest to largest, the sizes are:
20/0, 12/0, 10/0, 7/0, 6/0, 5/0, 4/0 (also written 0000), 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30.

Decorator brush sizes are given in millimeters or inches, which refers to the width of the bristles of the brush. Common sizes are:
10 mm, 20 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm.
​1⁄8 in,​1⁄4 in, ​3⁄8 in, ​1⁄2in, ​5⁄8 in, ​3⁄4 in, ​7⁄8 in, 1 in, ​11⁄4 in, ​11⁄2 in, 2 in, ​21⁄2 in, 3 in, ​31⁄2 in, 4 in.

I hope this will help you in the future find a brush that meets your needs without so much confusion.






]]><![CDATA[Always   Alyssa]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:19:52 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/always-alyssa
Alyssa is a fellow artist who specializes in genuine leather, vegan leather, wood, cork and acrylic earrings. All of her earrings are made using stainless steel hardware which is hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant.
She loves to create beautiful pieces that just make you smile. Whether they are fun and flirty or chic and boho, you can find them made by her! She enjoys doing custom orders as well, so don’t be afraid to ask for something a little different than what you see!  Take a look at her facebook page to see all the beautiful pieces she has available.
]]><![CDATA[LOVE   IN    ACTION     MINISTRY]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:14:37 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/love-in-action-ministry
love   in   action   website
Their goal is to partner with already existing ministries in the community of Battle Creek. Each of the twelve apostles had a different aspect of ministry, and so do each of us. We will complement each other.”

Love in Action Community Ministries is a church centered on love, it's their first name.  “Their plan is to take the gospel, that is taking the Word of God and demonstrating it out in the community – in word and in deed. They are a church not only within the walls of a building, but within the community!”
]]><![CDATA[Loud     Coffee       Press       Magazine]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:09:45 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/loud-coffee-press-magazine
Loud Coffee Press Magazine, was kind enough to feature my art on their cover. A Magazine dedicated to flash fiction, poetry, and art. Fuel your day with coffee music and magazines!!! 
]]><![CDATA[Mikey      Hamptons      &      The      Meows]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:05:31 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/mikey-hamptons-the-meows
A rock band influenced by the best of the past and present in Rock Music... Specifically,  the Beetles and The British Invasion.
I took part in creating the cover for the release of, (Okay, I'm Ready To Rock Now). There is talk about a Christian cd in the making, could be possible that I illustrate another. The sound of the 80's/ 90's is luckily still here, with this uniquely creative band.

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]]><![CDATA[" Music      Is     Therapy"]]>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:01:22 GMThttps://www.intotheartbrain.com/blah-blu-blog/-music-is-therapy
Music has long been a conduit of health. Music therapy shows positive effects on the body.  The are positive and negative frequencies of sound. So just as well, Music can have negative effects on your body. ​
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