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Still Saturday: Be Still

April 17, 2015 By Sandra Heska King

 

be still

 

I’m taking a course on creating social media graphics from Crystal Stine this month. We’ve been learning how to work with PicMonkey (which I already use) and Canva (which I’d never heard of), and by the end of the month, I may even have a decent printable to offer you. The course is called Creative Basics: 30 Days to Awesome Social Media Art and will be available as a Kindle book in May. You can preorder it now.

Today I thought I’d share a few of my favorite graphics from this past week since they each lend themselves to a little Still Saturday contemplation. (If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may have already seen them.)

Have a beautiful weekend. I’m heading over the state line in the morning for my third harp lesson.

 

You don't have a life that's your own

Sometimes it takes a breaking-3

The deepest wounds - Feinberg

The things we see every day are the-2

The world breaks everyone - faded

 

In the stillness,

Sandy

 

In the stillness,

Sandy

 

Sandra Heska King - Still Saturday

Welcome to the Still Saturday Community where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the button and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to be still together, to gaze long and drink deep.

 

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  1. Elizabeth Stewart says

    April 17, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    I love your designs! Learning something new, creating, it’s such a life-giving activity in my opinion.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      I’m kind of addicted to making these… 🙂

  2. Kia Stephens says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Sarah this has been a year of learning for me too. I absolutely love Canva – especially the $1 images. Be blessed! – Kia

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      I haven’t gone past the free stuff yet. 😉 I think I still like PicMonkey better… but there *are* some things that seem easier on Canva–and harder. 🙂

  3. Ifeoma Samuel says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:00 am

    Hi Sandra I love your quote on forgiveness. It is awesome! I am grateful for the linkup.
    Blessings to you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      That’s a quote to ponder, right? I’ve found it so true for me. I’m grateful for YOU!

  4. Michele Morin says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:07 am

    “The things we see everyday are the things we never see at all.”
    Stopped by this one.
    I’m going on vacation with my family this week, so I’m going to practice my seeing.
    Thanks for hosting us on the weekend.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Yeah… that one stopped me, too. Have a beautiful time away, Michele.

  5. June says

    April 18, 2015 at 11:18 am

    You’re learning to play the harp!? How wonderful, Sandra! It’s one of my dreams to play an instrument and the harp would be my first choice! Your graphics are super – I’ll have to add that Creative Basics book to my wish list! Have a lovely weekend!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      I am, June! I took lessons a few years back for a few months. Then took my harp to the hospice home when my mom was a patient. After that I didn’t have the heart for it and sold it. I’ve started again with a rental instrument. Saying a prayer over your dreams right now. 🙂

  6. Debbie Putman says

    April 18, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    As always, your words and pictures and graphics are beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      Bless you, Debbie. Thank you.

  7. Laurie Collett says

    April 18, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    May we always hear Him in the stillness! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Amen to that, Laurie. And may we be quiet enough to listen. Love to you, friend.

  8. Janis Cox says

    April 18, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Sandra,
    These are lovely and thoughtful too. I love to be in the stillness. I guess it’s time I stop and go be still.
    Blessings,
    Janis

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Tiptoeing quietly in, Janis, to wish you a restful evening and a beautiful Lord’s Day. Backing out… shhh. 🙂

  9. Letetia Mullenix says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Thank you for hosting the linkup! Blessings!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 18, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks for joining us, Letetia. Have a beautiful rest of the weekend.

  10. Patricia @ Pollywog Creek says

    April 19, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Beautiful, Sandy….and what fun! Much love to you, my friend. xox

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:45 am

      Much love coming back at you, dear Patricia.

  11. Nina says

    April 19, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Lovely graphics and posters, Sandy!
    Making them sounds really creative and must be wonderful!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Nina… it’s fun. And there’s no mess. 😉

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