New! Unconditional Self-Love Message Card Deck!

 

Unconditional Self-Love Message Card Deck by Rita Loyd

Here is my newest creation! A collection of fifty art cards with messages of self-love on the back of each card. Some of the subject titles are ~ Respect yourself, Believe in yourself, Trust yourself and  Encourage yourself. Choose a card when you need a reminder to love . . . → Read More: New! Unconditional Self-Love Message Card Deck!

Closed comments due to spam but email me your comments

I have closed comments on my blog entries due to overload of spam comments.

If you would like to leave me a message me, you can email me from my website contact page. I would be happy to hear . . . → Read More: Closed comments due to spam but email me your comments

New Painting by Rita Loyd ~ Transformation

“Transformation” by Rita Loyd . . . → Read More: New Painting by Rita Loyd ~ Transformation

New Painting ~ What Blocks You From Self-Love?

What blocks you from self-love? by Rita Loyd  © 2013

What blocks you from self-love? by Rita Loyd © 2013

I was inspired to paint this painting when I was trying to help a friend unblock herself from self-hate. On the rocks I have written some of the things that contributed to my self-hate in the past. What blocks you from self-love . . . → Read More: New Painting ~ What Blocks You From Self-Love?

New Painting ~ Thoughts flying Everywhere

"thoughts flying everywhere" by Rita Loyd © 2012

"thoughts flying everywhere" by Rita Loyd © 2012

Here is a painting that I did a few years ago when my Father was recovering from major heart surgery and complications of internal bleeding from a bleeding ulcer after the surgery. Everything felt so uncertain. This was a time I felt that I “should” be positive and . . . → Read More: New Painting ~ Thoughts flying Everywhere

New Painting ~ Compassion, Courage and Strength

Compassion, Courage and Strength" by Rita Loyd © 2012

Compassion, Courage and Strength” by Rita Loyd © 2012

Compassion, Courage and Strength
by Rita Loyd

In times of physical and emotional exhaustion
I visualize an infusion of  compassion,  courage and strength
pouring in, healing my spirt, mind and body.

In times of physical and emotional exhaustion
I visualize myself as a budding lotus
rising above the muddy waters of fear, depression and . . . → Read More: New Painting ~ Compassion, Courage and Strength

New Painting ~ Expansion of Love by Rita Loyd

"Expansion of love" by Rita Loyd © 2012

"Expansion of love" by Rita Loyd © 2012

Here is the affirmation for my new painting
“Expansion of Love”

The expansion of love begins as a small seed from within.
First I learn to love and nurture myself.
And then as my spirit awakens
I find that when I help others, I help myself.
And from that awareness
my love expands and overflows . . . → Read More: New Painting ~ Expansion of Love by Rita Loyd

A message to compassionate souls

A message to compassionate souls everywhere who are trying to help the wounded  in spirit heal from a painful and sometimes abusive past. I know how overwhelming it can be to hear and feel the pain of so many. We can sometimes get lost in the pain and feel like we are not accomplishing enough. Here . . . → Read More: A message to compassionate souls

New Painting ~ Healing My Nervous System

Healing My Nervous System By Rita M. Loyd © 2012

Healing My Nervous System By Rita M. Loyd © 2012

This image is of the nervous system being healed by the hands of God. God is pouring a healing golden light upon the frazzled nervous system. The golden light coats and soothes the frazzled nerve endings. The system responds to the nurturing by blossoming… with new . . . → Read More: New Painting ~ Healing My Nervous System

My Experience and encouraging words to fellow Caregivers

It has been a year since I began helping my Dad care for my Mom who has Alzheimer’s disease. I help out four times a week. At first it was completely overwhelming to me but now I am somewhat acclimated (until the next big change.)

My mother is 85 years old and my Dad is 84. My . . . → Read More: My Experience and encouraging words to fellow Caregivers