@surpassinggoogle's Untalented Contest: Who Am I?

ememovic (67) · 7 years ago

Hello @stellabelle,

You're a rare germ I've ever come across on steemit, your mode of socializing is second to none, I see you almost everywhere.
I've always wondered how you use to do it.
This is what I currently lack here on steemit (socializing), for the past few days I've dedicated my time to socializing rather than blogging and I feel satisfied and relieved of a burden that has been on me.
Your uniqueness is what I admire most on steemit cos it motivates me to push harder when I'm about slowing down.
Thank you stellabelle for being who you are.

Kind regards,

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

I am the same person as when I was 10. I had over 20 international penpals. I still have penpals, and they are all on Steemit!

choogirl (64) · 7 years ago (edited)

Oh my god, pen pals! I'd forgotten they existed. I had so many of them. I remember getting an ad published in some teen magazine and like 300 people wrote to me. Writing to strangers took up my most of free time until high school when it naturally fell away.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane ☺

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stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

we still have penpals....on here.

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connecteconomy (71) · 7 years ago

I had loads of pen pals all over the world, too!! Ha ha, seems like such a long time ago... Back in East Germany it was my substitute for travelling :)

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ememovic (67) · 7 years ago

wow...that's good to know.

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gunneresq (55) · 7 years ago

Had over 20 penpals when you were 10. At ten i was still busy trying to figure out what my meal schedule will always be for the week.

And you cliam not to be a writer. I am laughing out now.
@stellabelle. You are awesome. Really.

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

A rare germ!

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spiritualmatters (55) · 7 years ago

I know, right! lol...

I'm sure that's GEM!!!

Speaking of, I'm sure @stellabelle is a gem of a person to have as a friend...Not arrogantly overbearing...Able to acknowledge her fears...which really shows far more strength than many!

Great post!

Peace.

ainie.kashif (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

Lol... you are so funny... really knock me down humor. But nonetheless @stellabelle is a gem and I must agree with @ememovic and @spiritualmatters.

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surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago

Have you participate yet?

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ememovic (67) · 7 years ago

I'm on it.
Will post mine later today.

lordmok (55) · 7 years ago

This post has let me understand a little bit about you and I admire your person and your resilience in spite of worry and hardship. You are inspiring.

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nuges (61) · 7 years ago (edited)

Its great to know the true you, all thanks to @surpassinggoogle for this innovative and simple contest..... I'm impress and jealous of your creativity world.

I love the drawing.

anne.ray24236 (48) · 7 years ago

At least you had the willpower to try 4 business. I am stuck with my job trying to start business and but get that courage.

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

I started most of them while I had a job. I also wrote most of my book on my phone while haivng a job as a car saleswoman...

rogvalentin (44) · 7 years ago

Steemit can be your business. Start small, think big!

fproductions (66) · 7 years ago

Your post remind me of my college days. Me and my college bud used to play this game in the canteen (just for fun). Specially predicting the teachers we use to hate (those very boring teachers). It was lot of fun. We used to laugh a lot after thinking what the hell are we doing.

maya7 (63) · 7 years ago

Nice to hear from you that you had achieved success by dint of great hardships. You are absolutely right we should consum such things which have great value in real life situations. In this way we also preserve natural resources. Great post you are a inspiration for us in the community. Thanks for the valuable post. Wish you good luck.

praise-eu (67) · 7 years ago

Thanks for writing too. There is power to create lying dormant in every body. It si when this power is activated through right contacts and yourself that can say waaooooo! Keep on keeping unstoppable woman

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

Yeah, what keeps me going is this: What if every person on earth woke up and was able to freely use their creativity to live?

rogvalentin (44) · 7 years ago

That, amiga mia, is the missing verse from John Lennon's Imagine

thegoldenphoenix (61) · 7 years ago

i ve started liking you ;) stella

surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago

Hahaha, you will have competition

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thegoldenphoenix (61) · 7 years ago

Hhhhh we will see ;) :p

heisusman (42) · 7 years ago

you should start giving motivational speeches to the teenagers these days, wasting their lives with this stupid blue whale game

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

what is blue whale game?

kunani (57) · 7 years ago

an soul eating game of teenagers.

samic (64) · 7 years ago

It is a game that posed challenges that undermined the integrity of the player. For example, to spend an entire night without sleep watching horror movies, doing cuts on the skin, etc. The ultimate challenge was suicide. This game took many lives from children and teenagers. I know a case in my city.

surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago

Woah

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droucil (62) · 7 years ago

I can see a lot of similarities in myself :) Can't stand authority, want to live in a practical house which is self-sufficient, gets tired of the corporated structure (but then again who doesn't, lol) and no need for fancy toys ^.^ (though marketing gets me once in a while, those bad bad boys...)

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

So, I have some weakness too, and on my vacation I did become a bit extravagant (which I kind of regretted later).

droucil (62) · 7 years ago

Well you're still human ^^

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

My vote for winning this contest goes to Stellabelle!!

...

Wait a minute, this is a surpassinggoogle contest, it doesn't work like that. Forget what you've learned and get ready for a new state of mind!

btw, why is it that when we really start thinking about who we really are, the answers always seem to elude us?

surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago

Because according to me, the mind is spanless

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fitzgibbon (61) · 7 years ago

ooohh... wait a minute I read that wrong...

Spanless! Now I get it

ainie.kashif (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

Hahaha new vocab again from the legend... spandex oops spanless okay spanlesss

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steemitph (64) · 7 years ago

I almost fell from my chair while reading about your exits from jobs that you considered to be slightly above prison. This explains how I feel exactly. Though I feel I still need to tough it out a few more years while I am learning a few things so that one day I can finally escape from prison and be free.

I've known of your existence for a bit now from reading on Terry's posts as well as other Filipino steemians. This is the first time I got to read a post from you. I love how this was written in an "untalented" way, and I mean that as a compliment.

Not trying to impress, just being you.

I bet I will enjoy reading your other posts just as much. I get what you're saying about being lonely, it is easy to think it as a weird thing to say for someone like you who's clearly been able to connect quite well in this community. I am always surrounded by lots of people at work, and if I say the same thing no one will get it. My only real connection is with my wife, other than with her, I find it quite difficult to truly connect.

I am inspired by your post. I've read Terry's post in the morning, and can't quite figure out how to start my entry. Now I think I know. I think this is what he is saying when he talked about how everybody wins in this contest.

dlina-v-metrah (57) · 7 years ago

Now I also decided to draw myself. Since you have made up your mind :)

ainie.kashif (65) · 7 years ago

Ohh how to draw.. have always known myself that drawing is non in my skills. Aargh how to draw!! Maybe it would not look like human at all! But I want to draw.

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dlina-v-metrah (57) · 7 years ago

What I draw is not much at all :)

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ainie.kashif (65) · 7 years ago

Hello @dlina-v-metrah, I have completed my drawing... hopefully look nice as I have never drawn myself before but nevertheless have submitted my entry for the untalented contest. You can read it here https://steemit.com/steemit/@ainie.kashif/surpassinggoogle-s-untalented-contest-who-am-i.

Hope to see your submission soon. All the best and have fun!

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greenrun (66) · 7 years ago

I like the drawing. For a moment I thought it was computer graphics, then I did a double take and realised it's hand drawn. Didn't see the part requiring the drawing. Now my worst fear of making drawing is here with me. Lemme just scrawl up something. This is fun.

rogvalentin (44) · 7 years ago

Ha ha! "Now my worst fear of making drawing is here with me"

That's the point of the challenge! to do something that you imagine everyone will laugh at you for doing (when in reality, those "people" are your own inner critics!

Do it, greenrun, and if you enjoy it, find 5 minutes every day to do a bit more. After a while, you'll have the last laugh...

surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago

Awesome. Did you participate yet?

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greenrun (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your input. Let's confront our fears then. It's amazing what we can achieve when we try.

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onetree (68) · 7 years ago

I appreciate your honesty. I think if we can think we will always be misfits. And that ia a good thing.

edith4angelseu (57) · 7 years ago

@stellabelle reading here that you are a single parent really touched me. I, immediately felt a kin spirit because I am one too. Down is not out and I know that you are doing a good job of single-parenting. We will do well.

samic (64) · 7 years ago

I did not know anything about you before, however now that I read this post about you, there is something you say resounds in me, I was half my life anchored in a hostile work environment until I burst. Now I try to rebuild myself and appreciate every moment of freedom. Thank you!

enjar (69) · 7 years ago

I hope you are able to use the tool of writing to not only hunt down that nasty elf but also use it to show him the door! Those worry brows are colored with an amazing shade of blue.

The role of an observer is often a path of difficult times. We see the world in such a different light and ways we often think it’s not possible anyone can relate to it. I can easily get lost in my own world just sitting in a computer chair or just walking like I have a thousand times to the kitchen. As if sometimes time has slowed down to give me that extra moment to notice things.

I have often found strict corporate governess digesting. On one hand they act like they want you to contribute more than what your role is and to give them your ideas and thoughts. On the other they toss them into a shredder and tell you “things are just not working out.” They are right, things are not working out. I have seen the down fall of many companies because they like to act like a statue. As if everything before my time is already in stone and shall not be modified.

Thank you for entering into terry’s contest. It was a pleasure to read and I have often wondered if this place is real or if I’m just daydreaming right now.

turpsy (62) · 7 years ago

I dream not about buying a yacht or a Lambo, but about becoming energy independent with solar panels, Tesla's Home Battery, etc.

Thrilled by your simplicity. I remembered we had this discussion on Twitter some days back. You have the right focus on things. And i am glad buying this luxuries are not on your bucket list. I also need to include the part of you that wants the world to be a better place to live in for all.

sweetestglo-eu (59) · 7 years ago

I can't draw to save my life... Lovely piece of art in few secs.

sweetestglo-eu (59) · 7 years ago

Like I wrote in mine own post, I am still finding me.. I'm 'bewildered' about life. The only consolation I have is my immediate family! Truly I'm still questioning who I am. I can give things you needs to know about me. But that doesn't count as being me... Yes the simple life got me... Lovely post!

rebeccabe (63) · 7 years ago

The only way to succeed at anything is to fail at times. I feel a connection with you and I am sure others do too or no one would show up to comment. I am in Steemit swimming in circles not sure how to connect. Glad you are in here to keep things moving along. You are one person everyone can reach out to unlike some of the untouchables. Now don't ask me what that means because I am still trying to figure it out.

I do know you care about people in Steemit.. Also I believe everyone has read Tim's book. I read it long ago and thought is he the reason everyone out sourced.. he was way ahead of the game. ok.. later .. just rambling

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abasifreke (67) · 7 years ago (edited)

Contest like this is the reason social media was created ....glad I could know more about you @stellabelle
Thanks to @surpassinggoogle

foovler (63) · 7 years ago

Wow.. it's so much easier to evoke your true feelings in writings. I don't think I am able to say all my wrongs in person. Great post.

blessing97 (54) · 7 years ago

Haha Lovely drawing... you look like one of those ancient Egyptian princesses in it lol + I really do appreciate the fact that although like you said, you failed in some of your past businesses it didn't change your determination or make you lose focus on that which lay ahead. But against all odds you remained dogged in your desire to succeed and achieve that freedom you so desire, despite facing the challenges of everyday life, including being a single parent which has it's own joys and an equally fair share of challenges as well.

Failure does not give us any right whatsoever to give up because we don't "fail" when we fail but only do when we give up. The fact that you didn't give up led you here today on this platform, and if you had given up earlier I probably will not be writing this comment because this inspirational post will not be here in the first place. We all can draw true courage and inspiration from this. Thanks for not giving up Stella!

cwen (54) · 7 years ago

whoa, such openess about yourself @stellabelle. This just inspired me and gave me hope. Thank you so much ma

winstonalden (64) · 7 years ago

You forgot to mention how much you love ham and cheese sandwiches.

You know every time I see your portrait now that song jumps into my head.

Thank God it's a good song!

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sunnyebinum (45) · 7 years ago

We might not know who we are, we might suck at our day jobs, we might be freaked out by our fears... but we will steem them all. Yes all of them.
Keep steeming @stellabelle

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dollypor (52) · 7 years ago

As a newbie your story has really impacted me in ways i never thought of, it lifted my spirit and encouragement.....Thanks to @surpassinggoogle for this awesome contest.

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teamsteem (74) · 7 years ago

I hope Steem will connect all of us on a very profound level. I feel like I'm seeing it happening.

I love your writing so much. It is so clear and to the point. It reads really well.

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world-travel-pro (76) · 7 years ago (edited)

Wow @Stellabelle! What a good read. @fitinfun said I had to follow you. She's been following me since I started four month's ago. I've been living out of a backpack for more than ten years as a budget traveler/backpacker. My blog is all about how to budget travel and my latest travel adventures.

I can really see the passion in what you write. I too am gripped with those worrisome eyebrows at times. Then I say to myself, "it is what it is" and just plow through the challenges that come my way, no matter how big or small. Followed and Up-Votted. Thanks for sharing! -Dan "World Travel Pro!"

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brianphobos (70) · 7 years ago

Great initiative!

bitcoinparadise (67) · 7 years ago

You're the one and only Stellabelle! Just don't end up on the Steemicide Hotline 😜

ogochukwu (68) · 7 years ago

Hello @stellabelle

Most of the things you shared in your story rang true with me.

I went to the bank yesterday and I watched as the officers sat behind their desk punching in numbers into their computers screens.

I am a Banking and Finance Graduate myself and I imagined myself sitting behind one of those desk all day. I shuddered at the thought, it felt more like prison.

Curiosity have helped me greatly in Life, it is what enabled me discover Steemit and start my Journey of Lending my voice to the world. I believe that learning is not what you do in school, but it should be something that you ned to do consistently till you die.

Steemit seems like a fantasy but it is true, and it is getting real as the day goes by and the Smart media Tokens just solidified everything.

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

How did you find Steemit?

ogochukwu (68) · 7 years ago

Through an article on bitcoins.com. I was doing a research to know more about cryptocurrency, and Steemit was mentioned in one of the post I saw.

overkillcoin (69) · 7 years ago

@stellabelle I've always appreciated your down-to-earth approach and your transparency. Thanks for being genuine.

stellabelle (75) · 7 years ago

check yer wallet!

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surpassinggoogle (76) · 7 years ago (edited)

We have so so so many things in common, with slight variations.

I experience your kind of loneliness too. I can relate to people though and connect with them but when it comes down to toughest of times and i look just around me in my physical location, i still wouldn't be able to pick one, that i can really turn to. But that has to do with location currently. Look at the picture i used to describe it long ago:

I also go into people minds and even fear their fears for them.

Plus, the job thing doesn't fit.

You do know yourself but you are still finding that part of yourself that appears lost but it is not and overtime, you will find it. It takes some stubbornness and exertion though, to tame your mind just a bit. Cos i go through that alot. It is not easy to live with your mind, if it is always bugging you. More recently, i can't even take a physical step without my mind coming into the picture say "if you take that step, this or that, will happen" and gosh you lose freedom and leave with fears. Ultimately, with fears, you lose freedom but this battle isn't lost i tell you. It is a hard battle though but based on other facets of you as seen in this post, you have the qualities to take what's yours back. Connecting with someone on special levels can help bring you to a fixing but even fears will stand as a barrier to that, so it has got to be gradual, with tiny steps first, like letting go, like you just did. Then making every "letting go" an actual progress and never going back. I will pause there on solutions. It takes time. You have to create illusions of beauty and let this begin to mean something. Divert love your kids way too.

As for my physical state, i have got to that stage too where ever clatter bangs straight into my head. I think that has a lot to do with the state of my very stiff nerves. I have lost the ability to relax plus recent events.

You have one big plus. Understanding humans and life is rare knowledge even til date and its a gift. In your case, it very much is.

I am glad to see you back up a bit.

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safrijals (64) · 7 years ago

I a gree with you

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mohammedfelahi (57) · 7 years ago

thanks 4 sharing

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long888 (65) · 7 years ago

I think after reading this great blog and looking at the amount of money attached to it , I should start creating my own entry for this particular contest. Now I learn more, tnx!

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ainie.kashif (65) · 7 years ago

Hi @stellabelle, nice to e-meet you. I read your entry and feel your honesty and sincerity in explaining yourself. Really like that Egyptian drawing of yourself. Your worry brows, your curiosity but simple and determined self are the traits that made you success I believe. I also cannot believe that this place is real, and am a very happy newbie being here. We are in the same boat of loneliness. Aside from having a family of only 4-persons and that’s all I have of my family in this world, I practically don’t have any friend. Colleagues yes, but there are wall between us that seem so hard to break. I very much can feel it deeply when you talked about loneliness.

Thanks to @surpassinggoogle for this great contest. I have also submitted my entry for this, I sit at the balcony that night, drawing myself which I felt so good after completing my drawing attempt, first ever. Please read my entry here https://steemit.com/steemit/@ainie.kashif/surpassinggoogle-s-untalented-contest-who-am-i

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american-pie (53) · 7 years ago

thank you also for share this post

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sheikh27 (61) · 7 years ago

describe your current situation as alone, surrouding stuff and making some thing which is unusually make understand who am i, thanks for sharing.

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jose92 (41) · 7 years ago

Great post........i ve started liking you :) @stellabelle

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marconah (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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engramanullah (56) · 7 years ago

I started my business while during job. Basically you need courage and strength to start a business. According to me Brave Hearts can do business.

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ahlawat (76) · 7 years ago

great surpassinggoogle!

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ewuoso (63) · 7 years ago

I though i was the only person who tries to read people's minds and wonder what they are thinking

Sometimes i just study them and i wish i had the powers to know exactly what was in their minds.

A lot of people need help but they put up a smiling face in other to cover the burden in their heart. I wish i could always help though but i am just an incapable young black african guy

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ewuoso (63) · 7 years ago

I though i was the only person who tries to read people's minds and wonder what they are thinking

Sometimes i just study them and i wish i had the powers to know exactly what was in their minds.

A lot of people need help but they put up a smiling face in other to cover the burden in their heart. I wish i could always help though but i am just an incapable young black african guy .

I wish you get your yatch or a lambo soon

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ewuoso (63) · 7 years ago

The drawing looks like that of and Egyptian

I love it.

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antonette (62) · 7 years ago

@stellabelle you will serve as an inspiration to my people through this post I figured out that we have some things in common aside from being single mother but just like you I do not like to buy things which is not needed or do not have value and the too much curiousity that I have in my mind that keeps my mind working night and day.Now I know more about you Who you are ...tnx to @surpassingoogle contest I get a chance to know more of my favorite women at steemit.

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bob-elr (56) · 7 years ago

your untalented is a talent to me. And your personalities are encouraging

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kunani (57) · 7 years ago

you have put the tag name is 'untalented' but YOU are great 'TALENTED'. thanks for the interesting article.

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whatamidoing (69) · 7 years ago

I am also overly curious. I got kicked out of primary school for being to curious. I'll have to write about that someday.

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gloglo (63) · 7 years ago

I think you are a person who have see a lot in life. Sometimes due to what you fear you do not want to lose out. All in all it only makes you the you that everyone around you recognizes. You are amazingly surprising as well. Everything comes to an end definitely and your fear has to come to an end as well... let it go big mind. All the same we love you. Nice art too!

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gloglo (63) · 7 years ago (edited)

I think you are a person who have seen a lot in life. Sometimes due to what you fear you do not want to lose out. All in all it only makes you the you that everyone around you recognizes. You are amazingly surprising as well. Everything comes to an end definitely and your fear has to come to an end as well... let it go big mind. All the same we love you. Nice art too!

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slefesteem (51) · 7 years ago (edited)

@stellabelle your post remind me some old days :)

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skyleap (67) · 7 years ago

Hi (^^)v

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armonia (57) · 7 years ago

Every word, phrase and paragraph, I'm hooked to continue reading. You are one of those very difficult people to find in the real or simple world, outside of some monastery or temple.
It is beautiful thought and feeling. Congratulations @stellabelle

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piyushkansal (59) · 7 years ago

Beautiful art work. Great drawing.

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