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Standing Up

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Seems I am being tested to speak up and take a stand for myself. It may mean initiating a law suit, something I am not looking forward to but feel I must do, to make things right. It amazes me that someone can lie, cheat and steal and think they are justified and can get away with it. This person had no legal right to continue to sell my designs. It feels like a professional and personal violation because my artwork is so much a part of me.

Rather than ruin my day, I put it aside went out for brunch and later spent time with my close friend Beth. We went for a long walk in a beautiful park and I shared my feelings. She enabled me to see that while I have been victimized I must not be a victim. She supports my decision to stand up and to not allow this injustice. It’s not about getting even; it is about receiving what is due to me and not allowing someone to take from me what is rightfully mine.

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About the Author : Marlene

My passion has always been storytelling whether that involves writing or imagery. Following this passion, I built a 20-year career licensing my unique hand painted illustrations and product designs to renowned companies in the gift, paper, and home décor categories. My clients include Waterford Wedgwood, Tiffany & Co., George Caspari, Shurman Fine Papers, Block China, Simon & Schuster, Random House, Cartier, Shaw Living, Stephen Lawrence, and many more. To view samples of my artwork, just go to http://www.createdigitalart.com/designers/marlene.php. Now, my passion has taken me to blogging, compiling, and sharing stories of people who in their own small way have made a difference in someone’s life; stories that have the amazing ability to reawaken our senses to experience everything that is and can be good in the world and connect us with each other.

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