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Limbo

Quo vadis? Is there a place, a refuge, a waiting station for souls to go to when we leave our bodies? Have you heard where this is or where it's at? I have been told by my different friends, different stories. Which story should I chose? The stories that scare me or the stories that make me happy or maybe a little of both. I'm not that sure which story I should chose. And it appears to me that my mind, which I use to make these decisions, changes so often, like the directions of the wind, that my mind can be very capricious, not always to be trusted. Minds can be fickle, changeable more often than not. So, there is the the problem, the dilemma. What to believe? What to do? My mind is like a dog chasing it's tail. A most unreliable way to make decisions. So, in the end, I have decided to chose love. Why love? Well, for me that is the one constant, other than change, that I know exists. Love is Creation. And to create is to love. And I live in creation, therefore I must be loved. And being loved means for me that I need not worry because I am loved. So when my body finally leaves here my soul need not be concerned where it is going. Whether it's heaven or hell, again and again, or some other explanation. So, I'll just rest in the knowledge that all is well in spite of my mind's inability to comprehend the incomprehensible because I am loved. visionary imagist "Joey"

19 Comments

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L.A. Spilsbury 05 Dec 2007

i feel like im listening to a wonderful old soul. I really love coming back and reading more inspirational stories

Artist Reply: L.A.: I appreciate your wisdom and your insights. Thank you my talented artist friend.

Nikolay Semyonov 07 Sep 2007

wonderful compo and palette!

Artist Reply: Nikolay: Thank you enjoying this piece. It was painted after a visit to a monastery and a most unusual conversation held between me and a friendly monk that I know. Again thanks!!

Renata Cavanaugh 01 Aug 2007

Amazing work...I love it 10++

Artist Reply: Renata: thanks again for taking time to stop by. Yours words are very flattering and I do appreciate the kind gesture.

Clare Rowley 01 Aug 2007

Unique style, interesting subject matter and insightful words. It's great that you have your own gallery.. I'd love to know more about the process of doing such...

Artist Reply: Clare: Thanks for stopping by and sharing with me your insights. I do so appreciate you doing that. Feel free to ask any questions I enjoy the conversations I have with fine artists, such as yourself. Stop back anytime!

Olga van Dijk 27 Jul 2007

Beautiful text accompanying this dramatic surrealistic painting Joey. Your sky is mesmerizing!-- Love and Light~OLGA

Artist Reply: Olga: I have put to task compiling my work into book form. Maybe someday when I get some time I will finish it. My gallery keeps me busy and I wish that i had more time but I know it will get done eventually. I look forward to sharing with you again. Continued success!!

Jean M. Laffitau 27 Jul 2007

Wow! Dramatic and intense work!

Artist Reply: Jean: Your stopping by and commenting makes this artist quite glad. I do so enjoy your work and having a compliment from you bolsters my committment to my craft. Again thanks!!

Kerra Lindsey 27 Jul 2007

WOW. What a piece you've put together here---exellent job creating such drama here--such an energized scene. The clouds are wonderfully done. :) -Kerra

Artist Reply: Kerra: Thanks for stopping in and sharing your words of encouragement with me. I do so appreciate it. I have been very busy at my art gallery in my hometown but I still try to find time to share with all the great artists, such as yourself, at Art Wanted. Please stop back again!

Gabrielle Stahlie 25 Jul 2007

No one knows for sure. We all are in limbo.Their are only different stories from different times and different prophetes. You have made the right choice in my opinion to listen to your inner voice. This is the truth. Your truth. That is something worth believing in. Love will always be the greatest, the most important feeling and emotion in our lives. As a friend once say...what ever happened, there is always someone that loves you. A beautiful, very expressive, painting...

Artist Reply: Gabrielle: I am very glad that you found my painting and the accompanying text relevant. Your valued opinion is most appreciated by this artist. Please stop back anytime. Again thank you!!

sandra carmo 25 Jul 2007

creative vision.

Artist Reply: Sandro: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Your input is greatly appreciated. Stop again!

Anne Vis 25 Jul 2007

Awesome artwork, Joey! Fantastic!

Artist Reply: Anne: Thank you for taking the time to stop in my little world. I do so appreciate your comments. Please stop back again!

Laurie Rawdon 24 Jul 2007

The depth and detail in your paintings is amazing...so beautiful. When I first looked at it it was a stark and foreboding place to see...after reading your words and feeling that love I see more the beauty in your clouds...the colors. Beautiful Joey...All of it...Thank you!!

Artist Reply: Laurie: Thank you for taking the time to stop in and looking at this piece. I did have fun painting it. My conversation with a monk friend of mine prompted the process to start. Again thanks!!

Emily Reed 24 Jul 2007

A fabulous work of art!

Artist Reply: Emily: Thanks for sharing with me your encouraging comments. Please stop in again. Your input is appreciated and welcomed. Thanks!!

Mark Saxton 24 Jul 2007

nice landscape work.

Artist Reply: Mark; I appreciate your insights and comments. Thanks for dropping in and sharing.

merle cruser 24 Jul 2007

totally awesome. I LOVE your ART

Artist Reply: Merle: it is good to hear from you again. I do so enjoy our sharing. I am also glad that you enjoy my art. Again thanks!!

Tahnja Wolter 24 Jul 2007

Totally and utterly spectacular, your words, your art, your expressions, your understanding of what is love. Truly wonderful. I believe you would have wonderful success publishing your works with your thoughts. You are very special my friend

Artist Reply: Tahnja: Your words encourage this artist to continue his journey. I am so glad that you are a part of my company on that trip. It is very comforting to know that we are not alone. Thank you for being who you are and sharing your heart and soul with me.

annette steens 24 Jul 2007

How beautiful this painting!! We are Love if we chose for it! We are never ending Love, so Heaven is In us! Hell only excist for those who create that in their minds by thinking negative thoughts all the time¨, creating their own monsters! Step by step we learn of all our many lifes we lived before till we say: stop I chose for Heaven! No reincarnation anymore but Eternal Love. Jesus was the spiritual person who showed us how to reach it together with his friend Boeddha. Follow them, not adore them, or paint them, no.....just doing their thoughts in action! Alas.. lot of Jesus real words are not to be found in the Bible anymore. People are the words from the bible as The Truth while it isn't at all! A lot is missing!!!! The Church have taken out the real words because they wants to have power over you.(if you let them too) A lot is happening now and the Vatican will be opened one day!! People should be very shocked and sad! So we can chose now for the eternal Love! Hope people will awake. You are one of the eyeopeners Joey! Thanks for that! Live in creation of LOVE!

Artist Reply: Annette: Your insights of the world are filled with a clarity of thought that is very refreshing. Your passion for all living things brings forth the love that you have for life itself. My hopes and dreams mirror yours. Let us pray and work togethor to bring that world to fruition. I hope that my art and my words will help that process to occur. I intend, in time, to compile my words and my art in book form. Maybe, that is my calling for now. I shall pray and meditate upon that idea. If you have any ideas that you would wish to share always feel free to let me know. I do appreciate your insights!!

Denny Gholson 24 Jul 2007

Super Work Joey !

Artist Reply: Denny: As always I am glad that you dropped in for a peek. Thanks for doing so.

Anneke Hut 24 Jul 2007

Hi Joey, when you are able to create paintings like this I can understand that with your huge imagination your mind must be full of wonders often. I love the symbolic very much on this image and I love your beautiful description which is a great contribution to it!

Artist Reply: Anneke: Your comments let me know that we all are united togethor. No matter what the distance may be in kilometers we are all just brothers and sisters in our hearts. Your letting me know that helps me to continue in my vision quests. Thank you for your heart felt words. Again thank you!!
Artist Reply: Anneke: Your comments let me know that we all are united togethor. No matter what the distance may be in kilometers we are all just brothers and sisters in our hearts. Your letting me know that helps me to continue in my vision quests. Thank you for your heart felt words. Again thank you!!

Joanna Jungjohann 24 Jul 2007

you are loved, wonderful work joey!!......you must rest in the knowledge that God has a plan for you.

Artist Reply: Joanna:I actually painted this after I had a conversation with a Trappist monk friend of mine at one of my favorite monasteries. He was intrigued by my work and i was intrigued with his committment to his faith. Joanna I am always grateful to hear from you. May you always find peace and love in all your travels!!