tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post116502006092212249..comments2023-09-30T09:14:50.616-05:00Comments on Sprittibee: Vincent VanGogh's Fall into MadnessSprittibeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-84300790293122725762007-05-16T05:44:00.000-05:002007-05-16T05:44:00.000-05:00About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – fo...About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<BR/><BR/>Peace Be With You<BR/>MickyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-67940196914618555172007-03-22T05:57:00.000-05:002007-03-22T05:57:00.000-05:00Vincent van Gogh self portrait found at Geneva fle...Vincent van Gogh self portrait found at Geneva flea market by Jules Petroz<BR/>watch video<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQDtEizSt0Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177465885300667953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-1165468505100420572006-12-06T23:15:00.000-06:002006-12-06T23:15:00.000-06:00Well, I'm glad that you commented because that pos...Well, I'm glad that you commented because that post took a lot out of me! :) That is OK, though. I enjoyed doing the research and felt compelled. I have always loved Van Gogh's artwork, but didn't feel he was all that talented until I sat and looked through a book of his complete works. I have more appreciation of it knowing the story about him. I'll have coffee with you under at the Night Cafe any time! ;) Sounds like something right up my alley.Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-1165241067237519942006-12-04T08:04:00.000-06:002006-12-04T08:04:00.000-06:00I just can't leave a post on VanGogh without a sin...I just can't leave a post on VanGogh without a single, solitary comment!<BR/><BR/>As a public high school art student, I really didn't care much for VanGogh's art. I didn't SEE it as art. The brushstrokes and movements were too disturbing to my spirit. (Which I think is curious that I got that sense from his brushstrokes alone. Art really does have a spiritual quality to it!)<BR/><BR/>As I matured in my understanding though, and read Dear Theo, and learned about VanGogh the MAN, I have really come to appreciate his art. Not so much his mental capacities, but his ability to get his tumultuous emotions on the canvas. I am not sure he was even concious of what he was doing with his brushes and paint, but you can sure tell that he was roiling inside, just by looking at his work... and that impresses me.<BR/><BR/>He is a very tragic character though. <BR/><BR/>There's an independent coffee shop here in town that has a 15'X 8' mural of The Night Cafe on it's wall. (My daughters love it!) When you bring the kids to DC for that Government/American History fieldtrip, look me up and we'll have a mocha with ol' Vince and his creative genius. ;)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498526034591365354noreply@blogger.com