Hello dear friends,

I hope this Blog finds you in a cheerful mood. I love drawing and painting.

I was a little nervous when my first drawings and paintings were about to be published.

Art has always called to me, and starting a blog felt like the perfect way to share this new hobby with the world. Still, fear held me back for a long time—the fear of judgment, of not being good enough, of being seen.

But finally, I took that leap and published my painting blog. And so, I call this first post “Journey Begins.”

Because that’s exactly what it is—the beginning of something new.

“I think great paintings have unique artistic characteristics that can stop a viewer from walking away—qualities that evoke deep emotional responses, touching the viewer’s mind and heart.”
— Jian Wu

Art, like life, reflects who we are. The way people treat you is a statement about who they are, not about who you are.

When I look back on my life, I see pain, mistakes, and heartache. But when I look in the mirror, I see strength, lessons learned, and pride in how far I’ve come.

Success gives us the chance to redefine our goals. Failure teaches us to redefine our methods.

And time—time is both the fairest and the toughest judge, with no provision for appeal. That’s why time management matters. It reminds us to stay aware, focused, and intentional.

Blogging today offers endless possibilities—writing about hobbies, travel, fitness, creativity, and personal growth.

Millions of people are sharing their thoughts, experiences, and adventures through blogs. Inspired by this, I decided to begin my own blogging journey.

I chose blogging because it’s not only easy to begin, but joyful to continue. It allows me to blend creativity with words, art with emotion.

Each day, I’m learning, improving, and adding new categories that reflect my interests and passions. This platform has become a space to showcase my skills and share my thoughts with friends and readers across social media.

Lately, my focus has been on drawing and painting—activities that give me immense pleasure and peace.

Sharing my artwork through this blog has been incredibly fulfilling, especially when I receive kind and encouraging feedback.

A friend once asked me a simple but powerful question: What do you truly want to blog about? What are your talents and passions? Is there a skill you love and could share with others?

That advice stayed with me. Staying focused on a niche—whether it’s painting, drawing, photography, or storytelling—gives purpose and direction.

These days, I’m also exploring storytelling and trying to write and post regularly, discovering new layers of creativity along the way.

One of the best ways to educate our hearts is through our interactions with others. Our relationships often mirror the relationship we have with ourselves. T

The way we speak reveals our personality, character, attitude, and level of understanding. Agreement or disagreement from others is natural—it reflects their perspective, not our worth.

Never stop doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of someone’s heart.

Trust, like a sticker, may stick again once removed—but it never holds as strongly as it did the first time.

Make every day an opportunity to serve others, to offer happiness and joy. What we give is what we receive—and often, what we receive is far more than what we give.

The heart is like a bottle of perfume. If you never open it, no one knows the fragrance inside.

If you leave it open all the time, the fragrance fades away. Open it only for those who touch your heart and earn your trust.

Love yourself. Stay positive. True beauty comes from within.

The most important part of our personality is the way we speak. Looks may create temporary attraction, but words have the power to win hearts forever.

Nothing lasts forever—it is only a matter of time. In the calm center of our inner self, we discover what is truly meant for us, aligned with God’s purpose.

With this realization, we can focus our will and energy toward meaningful goals, keeping our minds centered on faith, purpose, and gratitude.

In the end, everything we do is in search of happiness. And everyone seeking happiness is, in some way, seeking God.

Life is a mixture of good and bad—but our role is to seek, create, and hold onto the beautiful, rather than getting lost in the ugly.

This is my beginning. My journey. And I’m grateful you’re here to share it with me.

BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE … BE FOCUSED ….. BE ALIVE,,

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