#opinion, #art, #poem, Dear Diary, Page No. 4

(El Corte Inglés in Barcelona, Photo by Francisco Bravo Cabrera/All Rights Reserved)

Well, as John Lennon said, «And so this is Christmas and what have you done…», I too ask of myself and those around me, like you. So, what have I done? Well, I’ve done a lot of things, but could I have done more? I travelled a lot, I ate well, I worked hard, I painted, wrote, danced, made new friends, and so on and so forth… But I ask myself, is that all there is? Are those the important things that I should be doing? Probably yes and probably no…

The important things are to grow spiritually and intellectually. To recognise that God has spread wisdom all over the Earth. To find such wisdom through meditation, contemplation, prayer, devotion and to continue to spread it forth to others. To be kind, considerate. To help friends and strangers. To read more, eat less, learn more and discard more useless information. We are bombarded with stupidity these days in those reports they call «news» but that are nothing more than manipulation and lies…

So, dear diary, what have I done? I think I fell short of expectations. But not to worry, 2024 is on the wings and waiting to make its grand entry into the cicle we call life so that we can make new years resolutions! Yes! Resolve to eat less, exercise more et cetera et cetera…

Cheers to all that have followed, liked, and replied to my posts throughout 2023!

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  1. Avatar de Easymalc Easymalc dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 07:22

    It’s been a pleasure and a privilege Francesc.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      23/12/2023 a las 09:38

      Same here my friend. All the best!

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  2. Avatar de christinenovalarue christinenovalarue dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 07:33

    💙

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      23/12/2023 a las 09:37

      🌹🙏🏻🎄🙏🏻🌺🙏🏻

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  4. Avatar de satyam rastogi satyam rastogi dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 09:16

    Nice post ✉️ merry Christmas 🎄

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      23/12/2023 a las 09:37

      Thank you 🙏🏻 Happy Christmas to you!

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  5. Avatar de PlatonischerRebell Peter Maywald dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 12:22

    Ich wünsch euch eine schöne Zeit …[🌴….🏃]…

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  6. Avatar de spwilcen spwilcen dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 13:46

    Season’s best to you and your crew. May 2024 grant you many opportunities to work on perceived 2023 shortfall while continuing to educate and entertain so many as you do.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      23/12/2023 a las 15:17

      And Happy Holidays to you too my friend! Yes, there are lots of things to make better in 2024. God give us the health and strength and abundance with which to do it. It’s phenomenal to hear from you! Stay well my friend and don’t be a stranger.

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  7. Avatar de luisa zambrotta luisa zambrotta dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 15:50

    It was a privilege and a pleasure to follow you throughout 2023 💝

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      23/12/2023 a las 18:16

      And for me to follow you Luisa, thank you! Have a wonderful holiday with your friends and loved ones!

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      1. Avatar de luisa zambrotta luisa zambrotta dice:
        23/12/2023 a las 19:27

        ︵‿ɱε૨૨ყ ૮ɦ૨เรƭɱαร‿︵

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      2. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
        23/12/2023 a las 20:44

        🎄🌹🎄🌹🎄🌹

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  8. Avatar de jonicaggiano jonicaggiano dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 21:23

    Well said Francis. We must try and set goals for ourselves and to follow as much as we can until life (health, death, other responsibilities) get in the way. I agree, I too, believe that spreading the word of God whether through our work or through our actions are extremely important. I would say you have had an extraordinary year and have indeed done much of all you talk about. Blessings to you and Gül and enjoy the holiday. You know that we are enormous fans of your work and your faith is throughout your gorgeous work. Sending our love, hugs and blessings. Joni and Scott

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      24/12/2023 a las 12:27

      Thank you so much Joni! Yes, strengthening the faith, the charity and the love for all is something that we all should strive for in 2024 and always. Years are just an artificial construct, life is a continuation without dates to interrupt so our commitment to our truth must be as linear and as continuous as well. Peace, love and many blessings to you and Scott.

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  9. Avatar de Adelheid Adelheid dice:
    23/12/2023 a las 21:31

    It’s an honor, Sir! I have learned so much from you as far as art/arts is concerned. And The Beatles, too! 😁 I know I’ll still be seeing your posts in 2024 so, see you around! 😊

    Happy holidays! 🤶🏻❄️🎄Sending you hugs from the Philippines. 🛖

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      24/12/2023 a las 12:25

      Thank you so much Adelheid! You honour and humble me with your beautiful words which I tremendously appreciate. I shall make every effort to live up to that standard in 2024 and beyond and I will look forward to your beautiful and heartfelt posts. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family! Big hugs from Spain! 🌼🌞🌻🙏

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  10. Avatar de vermavkv vermavkv dice:
    25/12/2023 a las 03:19

    Merry Christmas.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      25/12/2023 a las 10:03

      Merry Christmas 🎄 Sir, thank you! 🙏🏻

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  11. Avatar de MsHazyBrain MsHazyBrain dice:
    31/12/2023 a las 05:41

    Nice post happy holidays

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    1. Avatar de jonicaggiano jonicaggiano dice:
      02/01/2024 a las 17:19

      Thank you so much. ✨❤️✨

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