Judith Iris Quate's Blog, page 3
January 29, 2017
ONE PICTURE SAYS IT ALL
No words are needed.
Stay informed and focused dear friends
Hugs
Jude
January 21, 2017
I AM PROUD TO BE A WOMAN TODAY
This is in Washington, D.C. This proves when you ask women to plan a march THEY PLAN A MARCH ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND WORLD. WOMEN POWER!
I AM A WOMAN
There is nothing more to add. These two videos say it all.
Hugs
Jude
January 17, 2017
Nonpartisan Approach to Inauguration Day
Are you scared, angry or depressed with the changes that will take place this Friday in our Government? Or maybe you are excited about the new regime and can’t wait to see the changes made that was promised during the campaign. In any case, you have to be emotional for your own personal reasons. Change is hard. Change is scary.
I will not express my political beliefs in this blog. The social media outlets are doing enough of this for me. My point of this article is to encourage both sides of the aisle to keep the peace and don’t forget we are a free nation. We all have the right to express our views but it needs to be done peacefully. If you are personally affected by changes made with the new regime, you should call your Congressman and Senator and let them know. They are supposed to represent their constituents and it is your responsibility to let them know your feelings over and over again. Just remember to be forceful and firm but do not let your anger take over, because it can get ugly.
REMEMBER THIS GREAT QUOTE:
I do not let anything scare me. I have been through too much and refuse to let life control me. I am proud of where I live, “A free nation, under G-D, with liberty and justice for all.” I have to believe in peace, nondiscrimination and women’s rights. However, if someone attacks these beliefs; I will not respond with anger or violence. I will continue to spread my inspiration; however, I will call my representative and let him/her know my opinion. I will continue to spread my beliefs through this blog with the hope of teaching “love – not war.”
Let me finish by sharing the beautiful words and voice of Louis Armstrong:
Stay calm my friends,
Hugs,
Jude
December 29, 2016
OLD YEAR — NEW YEAR
Am I the only one happy that 2016 is soon over? It has been one hell of a year. Politically it was a train wreck no natter who you backed; because the entire race was a fiasco for both sides. The name calling, lies and innuendos were over the top.
We lost many good people who made a contribution to our world. May they all Rest In Peace.
Personally it was a very difficult year for many reasons. My soul released the hidden anger and mourning I refused to acknowledge for many years. It was very painful to face my past but at the same time, I have faced them, and now learning to live with the memories.
I was forced to deal with financial issues as well. However, I am resourceful and solved each issue with quiet endurance and skills learned from prior history.
Yes, I am looking toward a better new year. I still have my dreams and goals and will work diligently to reach positive results. I am registered to attend a workshop in April to be a trained certified Zentangle instructor and will use my training to teach Zentangle designs as a form of healing ones’ heart and soul. We all need a way to find peace in our lives and why not use art therapeutically.
This is a link I am proud to reveal. It is an honor for me to have this opportunity.
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press...
What changes are you going to make in 2017? I hope the new year brings all of you good health and prosperity.
Hugs
Jude
OLD YEAR — NEW YEAR
Am I the only one happy that 2016 is soon over? It has been one hell of a year. Politically it was a train wreck no natter who you backed; because the entire race was a fiasco for both sides. The name calling, lies and innuendos were over the top.
We lost many good people who made a contribution to our world. May they all Rest In Peace.
Personally it was a very difficult year for many reasons. My soul released the hidden anger and mourning I refused to acknowledge for many years. It was very painful to face my past but at the same time, I have faced them, and now learning to live with the memories.
I was forced to deal with financial issues as well. However, I am resourceful and solved each issue with quiet endurance and skills learned from prior history.
Yes, I am looking toward a better new year. I still have my dreams and goals and will work diligently to reach positive results. I am registered to attend a workshop in April to be a trained certified Zentangle instructor and will use my training to teach Zentangle designs as a form of healing ones’ heart and soul. We all need a way to find peace in our lives and why not use art therapeutically.
This is a link I am proud to reveal. It is an honor for me to have this opportunity.
What changes are you going to make in 2017? I hope the new year brings all of you good health and prosperity.
Hugs
Jude
December 22, 2016
A LETTER TO MY SON
Note: Dear friends- I want you to know that I am good and this letter to my son Jason will be an annual letter I will write just to honor his passing. This past year I let go of him emotionally with the help of his brother and a wonderful therapist who is teaching me to take care of myself. I am and this is a tribute to honor him as a son who taught me about life.
Dear Jason,
Wow it is ten years today that you went to heaven. Life just flies by these days. I am busy working on creating a career to honor your legacy by paying it forward. I believe you will be proud of me. I also now believe you do not want me to mourn your loss anymore. It is very draining to my heart and soul and I know you would be disappointed in my behavior.
Next year may be the turning point of my career. I decided to use my passion creating art to help heal. Creating for me was something I always turned to while I sat by your side in the hospital rooms. Do you remember all the needlepoint I created? I am going to be certified to teach Zentangle Art this spring and I will teach this healing art form to help heal people who are troubled by life, disabled people who will love creating tangles for therapeutic purposes and anyone who needs to be distracted from a very busy life.
I will always miss your beautiful smile but I am comforted that you are at peace and no longer suffer the affects of your deteriorating body. You come to me in my dreams and I look forward to seeing you.
Please know I will never forget you. You have a special place in my ❤️ dear Jason
H.
Be in peace,
Love Mom.
December 8, 2016
DEATH OF A CHILD DURING HOLIDAY SEASON
December 22nd will be the tenth anniversary of my son Jason’s death. I have moved on. However, December will always be hard.
This is a video I created on Flipagram. I dedicate this video to his memory.
JASON S. QUATE
9/8/79 – 12/22/06
December 6, 2016
“ANGEL”
This is the time of year when we think about our loved ones who have passed on to heaven. For me, it will be the tenth anniversary of our son and brother who passed away on December 22nd. May he Rest In Peace.
For those of you who are in pain from loss, I hope this post will bring you comfort. It will take some time to heal from losing a loved one. Please allow me to give you wise advice; try and find away to move forward and pay tribute by moving on, letting go and take care of you.
I was smothered in loss. I found a therapist who is helping me to find myself again as a woman. Jason is now in a special place in my heart where his memory gives me peace. You need to do this as well.
May god bless you all
Hugs
Jude
December 1, 2016
“IF I CAN BRING BACK TIME”
A very powerful song sung by Cher. The words are not related to my topic today but the title is. I will share the video because I like the song and just maybe you would like to see Cher sing it.
So…if I can bring back time my life may be different. It is more like, if I knew what I know now, I would be the person I didn’t know I wanted to be. This may not be clear to you. Please allow me to explain.
Let me take you back to 1968 when I graduated high school. I didn’t believe I was college material. I didn’t have the ambition to attend college. I was a product of my generational parents who both didn’t attend college, and therefore, didn’t encourage me to do so. My mother wanted me to be happy and successful working at a good job and marry and have children. After all, this was her life and she was happy.
However, what I know now and didn’t know back in 1968, I am very creative and I love to write. If only I knew this about myself as a young woman.
Fast forward forty years, I am putting together a career now from years of finding my inner love and of course raising two amazing boys. They taught me more than a college education would have given me, the ability to show compassion, love for mankind and the strong yearning to pay it forward.
In 2017 I will have a career that will help me feel fulfilled as a woman. I have been a daughter, wife and mother but never a woman with dreams and goals that I have now.
In April I will be taking a five day course which will certify me to teach a very unique art form called Zentangles. With this certification I will be able to teach workshops. Please see the URL below. It is a form of art that creates healing and relaxation.
https://www.zentangle.com/zentangle-method
I am going to take my newly formed career one step further by taking an online six month course to certify me nationally to be an art therapist.
I found my true calling, using my creative skills and the compassion I learned from my boys to pay it forward.
I will keep you all up to date and if you are interested in learning this healing art form, I will be happy to teach you in video format, workshops and speaking engagements.
Hugs
Jude
November 24, 2016
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I wish all my friends and family a very happy thanksgiving! Remember to be thankful for everything positive in your life and let go of the negative.
I am thankful for my life with all the challenges; it taught me many lessons that I can use to be a better mother, wife and a better me.
Enjoy watching Charlie Browns Thanksgiving video
