Insanity

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Melody Beattie wrote
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. Insanity is feeling like we can't choose, or can't choose anything but the one thing that doesn't work."

My own definition is having totally lost control of your own  thoughts.

Do you have your own definition?

Comments

Kim said…
Awsome, thank you
26 January 2012 at 10:57
Silke Powers said…
Love your little painting - it's beautiful! And I know Melody's definition well. So true. I think sometimes what we call "insanity" is just the chaotic beginning of seeing things differently, of a whole new life... Hugs, Silke
26 January 2012 at 11:02
Jess said…
Thanks Kim and Silke :) Yes chaos is a good desciption. Chaos might be needed before thing settle down to a new way? Thankyou!
26 January 2012 at 11:31
Unknown said…
After seeing the title of this post my computer wouldn't scroll down and got be worried that maybe you had had enough. I am glad all is well after all. This is a slight deviation from your usual work. The colours and situation work well together (always like pale pink and green).
26 January 2012 at 12:55
Deborah said…
Wonderful picture :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
26 January 2012 at 13:08
Jess said…
Thanks Bella, this is a sketchbook page, not the sort of thing I exhibit. Having said that, I used to worry that my paintings deviated from eachother but I don't any more, I just do what I do and let the paintings be what they are. :)

Thanks Bee! :)
26 January 2012 at 13:38
Victoria Stitch said…
beautiful little painting! love the patterning!
26 January 2012 at 14:19
Jess said…
Thankyou Miss Stitch! :)
26 January 2012 at 15:30
Heather said…
i like this post - i agree chaos might be needed in order to see things in a new light...but it can get to you! Thanks for sharing this today!
26 January 2012 at 16:52
Cynthia Schelzig said…
This sleeping beauty relaxes me when I look at her sleeping..,,I have the saying on my pinboard too...you can´t keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome...so true. Happy Thursday evening to you.
26 January 2012 at 18:45
trish said…
I like this painting...
Insanity is not being who you really are, not being true to yourself.
xxx
26 January 2012 at 20:45
Jess said…
Thanks Heather, except the chaos, it won't last ;o)

Thanks Cynnie, the colours are restful ones, nurturing and protecting. :)

Thanks Trish, Being true to ourselves is harder than it sounds, especially when you have a family to look after. I find I put myself last and then forget who I am sometimes. :)
27 January 2012 at 11:03
Anonymous said…
Unfortunately I could come up with a few . . .
27 January 2012 at 19:35
PiaRom said…
she is so peaceful in her sleeping-pose :-) love the quote
27 January 2012 at 22:30
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