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Hello Faith Hello Courage
A few weeks ago I randomly – with my eyes closed, like I was making a wish – picked a rock from my rock bowl. The rocks are a part of my home decor collection with Creative Co-op – they says things like “grace”, “hope”,...![trainwreck](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/30094541/8372500024_45d9b0a7f9.jpg)
trainwreck
I received a recent email from a dear friend that was signed, “I’m a trainwreck. And I love life.” Sigh. I can so relate. Lately, the days have been long, filled with lots of life practice: courage, boundary setting, gratitude. Sometimes we lose our...![faith and courage, I’m calling you.](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/30094049/6878548113_e882d11c5e.jpg)
faith and courage, I’m calling you.
Truth. My life is totally nuts at the moment. Truth. It’s sort of embarassing. You know how the small moments in life sort of mimic the bigger picture so that when your life is out of sorts, all the tiny moments throughout the day are also out of sorts,...![thoughts on practicing courage](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/30093858/5530538295_fe95821db9_z.jpg)
thoughts on practicing courage
(print available here) in my ebooks and throughout my ecourse last year, i talked a lot about the idea of practicing courage. whether we’re doing something new or intimidating, or just living our everyday lives, i like the idea of little by little practicing...![missing my beginner artist self.](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/30093844/5301618592_7127e7e924_z.jpg)
missing my beginner artist self.
i made this painting just before christmas. i was in experimentation mode, trying not to be attached, and working at being playful. before it looked like the above, it looked like this (a background that i had sitting around for nearly a year): i didn’t...![wide open](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/30093737/2641428604_2416d46940.jpg)
wide open
(sidewalk crack beauty) I have been thinking a lot lately about how much I love doing all the meaningless things that make up my day. I love all the randomness of running errands, of bumping into previous co-workers, of watching people buy building materials at...![it’s about capacity + connection](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/30093716/4458229770_d38f67c26e.jpg)
it’s about capacity + connection
i have found so much support online. and i truly believe that if i wasn’t encouraged in this space in the early years when i first discovered art, that i wouldn’t have pushed myself to keep going to see where this creative wave could take me. and of...![don’t look back](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/30093702/4380838110_50cfe3b781_o.jpg)
don’t look back
i was just re-reading the last part of an old keynote i gave awhile back and wanted to share it here because it’s all so true and made me think about this remarkable community who visit this space. thank you…. we are much more than just artist and...![glue guns rock](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/30093646/4300893461_f2f64843a4_o.jpg)
glue guns rock
every once in awhile john and i will sketch out some crafty projects together. this is one of those collaborations. i seriously love it when john and i create together – it’s one of my all time favorite things to do. inspired by this bookshelf he made for...![hello, courage](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/30093633/4176711191_3652a8941f_o.jpg)
hello, courage
(hello, courage –> original available here!) do you ever feel completely tiny and lost inside the big huge world, both online and off? that’s how i’ve been feeling lately. there are so many resources, people, exciting offerings, and inspiration...![calling all optimists, i need you.](https://cdn2.kellyraeroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/30093418/2669349269_d15247fc99.jpg)