Showing posts with label thought of the day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thought of the day. Show all posts

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Kimmo Matias Menswear Line Continues

I don't usually brag about this kinds of things and not in this case either. I'm only sharing a happy moment with all of my readers, that's all! If anyone wishes to make more of it, well, then those people can just shove it down their throats. So, the story goes... Today I received a letter from Alfred Kordelin foundation. Some time ago I sent a grant application to them - and the answer to that was: yes! So this year I will start doing research and wire myself all over the place and in the beginning of next year I will start designing and producing the second edition of my menswear fashion line. I initally started the line in the beginning of this year with a small 'tester' collection.
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This weekend we are celebrating Mika's birthday (which was last week), my birthday (which was this week) and my future collection (which will see the light of day in the beginning of 2009). Three adorable creatures of course, haha - so lots to celebrate! This made my day!
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This will not mean I will be abandoning other creative arenas I love to play in. So I will still continue to do music and paint and photograph etc but next year my focus is and will have to be on this menswear collection, so that will be the main thing. But as I think I've written before, all the things I do are a natural part of me, and I love all my babies. Lot's of love and light to everyone, hope you all have a brilliant weekend! Shine your light and The Light will shine back at you... Sometimes patience is a virtue - though no way in hell would I say I possess such a virtue! I am the most impatient person I know, when my temper ignites it only takes 2 seconds to light the whole damn house on fire (figure of speech of course) so I guess I do not need to add I feel quite passionate about things?? And just in case you think I'm joking, let me tell ya, I ain't! Hahaha.
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I believe that sometimes life makes us struggle for our desires, to question our motives for doing things. It is a hard battle yet precious one, because to feel fulfilled we need to do something we love and we need to do it for the right reasons. My beliefs have been put to test many times and the rule number one is: never give up - this is where the patience is a plus. Rule number two is: never give up dreaming and your will to learn more. Rule number three: do your best and don't expect to get things for free - the reward is always sweeter when you know you have earned it. Rule number four: nobody succeeds all the time. When you're best is not good enough, then the thing you are reaching for might not be the right thing for you - or simply it's not yet time for you to have what you want. This means you need to learn something first, so you need to be honest with yourself and think about what you want, how you can reach it, are you doing it for the right reasons. Universe is an interesting place - let the energy flow through you. The minute you think you know it all and place yourself above everyone else, you will fall down from your high horse and stop growing. And I am not writing this in a way that I'm lecturing you nor am I "teaching you", I'm simply stating what I believe to be true. I've had plenty of struggles in my life and this is what I've come to learn from it. Usually when things are at their worst, something good is just around the corner. Have faith and fight agaist the dark thoughts - that is what I do, sometimes the light wins, sometimes the dark wins but ultimately there is always a reason behind things - even if we cannot see them. Kisses and hugs to everyone!

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Thought of the Day

Be patient and try to see the meaning behind things that happen to you. Sometimes the path you want to walk, isn't the path you were chosen to walk. It doesn't mean you will not get there. It doesn't mean you will not reach your dreams - the path just may have a twist or two, so you learn to appreciate the journey instead of the result.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Thought Of The Day

Don't observe other people's faults,
instead look at your own,
because if you think about other peoples faults,
your own faults get stronger.

Faults, verses 252 & 253

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Thought Of The Day


Happiness can be found
only through right actions.
Attanagaluvimsa
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Painting: Helene Schjerfbeck, Elämänpuun tyttö.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Thought Of The Day

Don't lead a bad life, choose wisely what you believe
and always think of others.
Don't let the world lead you into a trap.

World, verse 167

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Thought Of The Day

If you dwell in bad thoughts,
your life is full of negativity.
If you don't let the bad thoughts
conquer your mind,
you are free from all negativity.
Opposites, verses 3 & 4

The painting on the left: Vanishing (2005) by Kimmo Matias.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Thought Of The Day

Realize your good deeds
with a decisive heart,
and you will be happy, content
and without suffering.

Noviisi, säe 68

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Thought Of The Day

There are those, who think right is wrong and wrong is right.
These people have taken the wrong path.
Hell, verse 318

Friday, June 15, 2007

Thought Of The Day

The same thing goes for today: I am busy designing - so only some words to start the day with.

A mind without education is your worst enemy,
educated mind is your best friend.
Thoughts, verses 42 & 43

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Thought Of The Day

Envy, hate and disillusions
are the beginning of evil.
To free yourself from them
is the beginning of goodness.
Majjhima Nikaya

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Thought Of The Day

I am still tired. I guess I stayed up too late last night with the business plan. Since I do not have any real brain function yet, I will only select the thought for this day.

Lack of humility corrupts people.
Lack of generosity destroys a gift.
No respect is shown towards evil deeds.
All of these exist because of ignorance.
Remember this and shine in purity.
(Faults, verses 242 & 243)

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Thought Of The Day


Words can be beautiful,

but like a flower without a scent

they are not necessarily sincere.

A flower with a scent offers

what its beauty promises.

Your words should be convincing

in the same way.

Flowers, verses 51 and 52

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Thought of the day

It's been a long time, so here it comes:

Vain sinä itse pystyt hallitsemaan itsesi.
Mutta kun sen olet tehnyt,
se on harvinainen siunaus.
Itse, säe 160
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Only you can govern yourself.
But once you have done it,
it is a rare blessing.
Self, verse 160

Monday, May 28, 2007

About Being Stupid!


The Only Thing More Stupid Than Vain Pride,

Is Being Stupid In Itself.

KIMMO MATIAS

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Turhaa Ylpeyttä Tyhmempää,

On Vain Tyhmyys Itsessään.

KIMMO MATIAS
Image: Kimmo Matias (2006)

Friday, May 25, 2007

Thought of the Day


Be your worst critic,

but recognize your successes too.

Protect and educate yourself,

this way you will truly live happily.

Sacret Human, verses 379 & 380

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Ole pahin arvostelijasi,

mutta tunnusta myös onnistumisesi.

Suojele ja kouluta itseäsi,

näin elät todella onnellisena.

Pyhä Ihminen, säkeet 379 & 380

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Coffeeeeee!


"The best way to go through life pleasantly is to drink good coffee. And if you can´t get it, then you should at least try to behave as cheerful as if you just had one."

-JONATHAN SWIFT-

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Something To Remember

A Day Without Laughing, Is A Day That Is Wasted.
NICOLAS-SÉBASTIEN DE CHAMFORT