YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE FOR THE SOUL




Self portraits by Ahn Sun Mi (get her work here)

Mahatma Ghandi said once: "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold 
and silver." And as much as we all enjoy the luxurious things of life they won't keep us 
safe from diseases or even death. You can buy everything in this world... but you can't 
buy love, happiness and health!

To live a lively, healthy life has never been that important than it is nowadays.
Informative articles on health wherever you look:
"How to eat clean, stay fit, loose weight or detoxing" pops up on our (TV) screens. 
The more the social pressure the more our hopes rise to fit in and the own body falls 
by the wayside.

With the self portraits of Korean artist and photographer Ahn Sun Mi I wanna remind 
you that, "Your body is a temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in."
As long as YOU do what's good for YOUR body and not for someBODY else's, you'll 
find your inner piece. 

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55 comments:

  1. This is wow! I love that Ghandi quote. Health is truly the real wealth and we all strive to have it. Living a healthy lifestyle is a conscious decision that we all have to make, hard as it is sometimes. These images though, I'm blown away, can't stop looking at them. Thanks for this great share Ira, xx.

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  2. You're welcome dear!

    Super interesting post and great inspiration words!

    Have a nice weekend :D

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  3. The Losing Struggle8/01/2015 10:08 AM

    Waw! These pictures are extremely chic.
    I love this kind of art.

    x
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  4. Another inspirational post dear!! Loved it!! These images are really stunning!!



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  5. Gorgeous shots and so well written once again! Have a great weekend

    x- Naomi in Wonderland

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  6. These self-portraits by Ahn Sun Mi are so expressive and thought-provoking.. and I really like the message you're sending with the accompanying images :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

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  7. Kelsey & Kenecha8/01/2015 5:23 PM

    Wow, these are stunning!

    Florals&Smiles
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  8. Chelsea Finn8/01/2015 5:58 PM

    Oh wow, these portrait are incredible! And I love that quote, I always try to remember that money and items are not the most important things at all!

    xx Chelsea
    www.organizedmessblog.com

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  9. nicoleta buru8/01/2015 6:48 PM

    OMG, this is so magnificent +_+

    Happy weekend,

    Nicoleta

    http://reinventyourself.guide

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  10. Ivana Džidić8/01/2015 7:31 PM

    oustanding photographs...so inspiration! we need to respect and love our body so we can respect and love others!

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  11. Love your message! The photos are insane, very provocative! Gorgeous

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  12. Very true. It is a temple and when it decides to not work it really is no bueno. I've taken mine for granted for too long and certain things ain't working like they use to

    Sxx
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  13. This is so intriguing .. Love this post!

    Jeffrey Chung
    jeffreyjournal.com

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  14. Love the quote, your so good at matching pictures with the right message, the pictures really speaks for itself, we should really take care of our body and not take it for granted, because when we get old all of our reckless actions will be evident.

    Capturing Life Memoirs | http://aimeebustillo.blogspot.com

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  15. This is oh so inspiring.

    Learn to love ourselves-- whatever flaws we have.

    We are imperfect yet perfectly created in to our creators eye.

    This is an amazing photography motif.

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  16. Oh my goodness, you share the BEST pieces of art, Ira! I'm a huge fan of the surrealist movement and these artworks are absolutely surreal and GORGEOUS. I love them! Also, I'm loving the message of this post; doing what's good for your body will definitely make you happier. Have a great August. <3

    May | THE MAYDEN

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  17. Ghandhi was very wise indeed. If you don't have your health, it doesn't really matter how much money you have. I dealt with numerous health issues a few years back and now it's the one of the things I value most and try my best to maintain. This artwork is just amazing and so is the message. Hope you're enjoying the weekend Ira!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  18. Оксана Золотухина8/02/2015 10:57 PM

    OMG! It's so incredible! This is some really chic inspiration, I love these works very much! It really makes me thinking about life values. Ira, thanks a lot for letting us know about it!

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  19. Increadible images.

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  20. Wow what stunning photos!

    And I like the last part of your post particularly, do what's good for your body! Everyone has their own needs and wants and how they achieve that is entirely up to them. People would be a lot happier if they concerned themselves with what they wanted/needed and ignored others, no need to compare! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  21. Yes! I completely agree! What a great post <3 I looove the self portraits, so interesting and expressive, really compliments what you are saying. Really great post Ira! :) X

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  22. I am all about new art, but these photos are a little disconcerting. Although visually really interesting, just a little odd!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

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  23. wow, this is a great post, I have always believe that our body is a temple, and is the only one we have, and the more your care about your body by being healthy the more you get back!! Beautiful quote as well, very insuring post my dear!x

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  24. Thanks a lot, Adela!
    Happy Friday!


    xxx

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  25. THANK YOU, Nicoleta!
    Happy Friday!


    xoxo

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  26. Thank you, ladies!
    Happy Friday!


    xoxo

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  27. Thank you so much, Valeria! Happy Friday!


    xoxo

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  28. Thank you so much, Rafaela! Happy Friday, love!


    xoxo

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  29. Thanks a lot, my dear! Happy Friday, Naomi!


    xoxo

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  30. Thanks for reading, darling! Happy about your comment as always!! Have a wonderful Friday, dear!


    xoxo

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  31. Thanks a lot, Jeffrey! Happy Friday!

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  32. Thank you, Arden! Happy Friday!


    xoxo

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  33. Thanks a lot for your feedback, Chelsea! I know what you mean, dear! ;-)) Happy Friday!


    xoxo

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  34. Happy you like this post and the message behind it, Oksana! That means a lot! Happy Friday, Oksana!!


    xoxo

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  35. Amen, lovely Idu! I'm so happy you like this artwork and get the message behind it! Thank you so much, darling! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend?!


    xoxo

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  36. Thanks a lot, Miguel! So happy you liked it! Hope you've had a fab weekend, buddy?!

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  37. Thank you so much! That means a lot, dear!


    xxx

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  38. Thank you, Gabrielle! That's the first thought I've had too while watching at those portraits! Glad you liek this post, dear!


    xoxo

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  39. So true! We all have to remember that, Chelsea! Thank you so much for the amazing comment!


    xoxo

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  40. I'm so happy you like them, Ivana! That's so true and I couldn't agree with you more here! Thank you so much for the message, dear!


    xoxo

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  41. Derecho! Everybody of us should take care of it and nowadays even more! Thank you for dropping by, Sonia!


    xoxo

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  42. Thank you, Aimee! So happy about your comment and I'm so with you on taking care of ourselves! Appreciate your gorgeous words!! <3


    xoxo

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  43. Dear Zarrah! Isn't it wonderful! Just thought about the message and had to share it with Ahn Sun Mi's self portraits! Really happy you like this post, dear! Thank you!


    xoxo

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  44. Thank you, May! Always a pleasure to read your smart and kind comments - YOU ARE THE BEST!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a great August too, lovely!! <3


    xoxo

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  45. Oh my, that's awful! Glad to read you're ok now, Rowena! Totally agree with you! All the pretty things don't mean a thing if you don't have the health (pleasure) to enjoy them! Appreciate your thoughts, Rowena. Thank you for sharing those with me, dear! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend with the hubby?!


    xoxo

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  46. I'm so with you, Mica! Life would be much easier!!! I've experienced this kind of behaivour too often... that's such a shame, for real. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this little place of mine! ;) Very much appreciated!


    xoxo

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  47. Hi my dear Arely! How are you? How are the kids? I'm so happy you like the self portraits! Thank you so much for your visit and the very wise words - I'm so with you!! Have a great Monday evening, love!


    xoxo

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  48. Dear Vanisha! Definitely agree with your words! Thank you so much! Really rewarding to read you like my work, dear! Very much appreciated! <3 Hope you've had a fabulous weekend?!


    xoxo

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  49. I had a great weekend thank you! What about you? <3

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  50. Thank you, I've had a wonderful time with my little family! I'm going to visit Paris this weekend... can't wait! ;-)) Appreciate your reply, Vanisha. Thanks!


    xoxo Ira

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  51. My deares! Who is everything? Everyone is fine.
    How about you?Any vacations? Here in Tuscany all Italians are gone ahaha! Thankfully the weather is nicer now, not too hot. They only not so good thing is that I am having problems with my computer grrrr! I hope we solve this soon. C
    Have an amazing day my dear! Xx

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  52. Dear Are! So nice to read everyone is allright!! I'm fine too, can't wait to hit Paris this weekend. My Twitter is full of it! Haha!
    OH MY, that's awful Are! I wish I could help!!! ;( I'm always kinda afraid of a striking computer, really hope you can solve it soon! Don't wann miss ya!!!! <3 Enjoy your evening, sweetheart!


    xoxo Ira

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