I've decided by Faemike55
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I went through and turned off almost all the faves I have in my list - what scared me more than anything was that I have almost 800 favorite artists!!!
Think about that for a second - 800 of you are my favorite artists.
Perhaps in a week or so, I'll slowly turn on the ebots and reconnect with you.
Here is a quote that I hope everyone stops and thinks about it for while.
"Sometimes we can choose the path we follow.
Sometimes our choices are made for us.
and sometimes we have no choice at all."
--Dream
From the graphic novel series, Sandman written by Neil Gaiman; illustrated by many artists.
for the time being, I'll say fare thee well. I shall return, hopefully refreshed and my muse helping me.
Be at peace and pray for peace and healing for those who need it, but may not know it.
Mike

Comments (109)
I am going to hold you to it Mike.you better return very soon or the tos police may be knocking on your door!
Go easy Mike! Dana
It has been a fun ride Mike, you will be missed. Understand the need to unplug once in a while and so I say, be at peace.
Beautiful fractal, Mike!!
Great Image, superb Work.
Hey Mike! Trying to keep up with that many..... I do not put everyone on my faves list, there is no way I could keep up. I comment when I can. I love Ren. And spend alot of time here. But when I can't, I can't. Take a break, and come back slowly... But come back. :) :)
beau travail,a bientot donc!
Hey Mike, you sound a little bit depressed. I think everyone here likes you, no matter being on your fav list or not. So don't worry about your 800 fav artist. If it's to much, just boil it down. Instead - take a look in the gallery from time to time and click on the pictures you like. So you will find time to explore new things and we will say: "Wow - look: I am honored today - Mike was on visitation! Bring the beer out of the fridge, let the music play and read his comment" ;) My 50 Cent about the quote: I think we always have the choice. The biggest challenge for most people is to leave things behind... But don't forget: You are the master of your game! Forward ho!
that is a good picture and a great prayer. find your muse my friend and we shall see you soon
Cool, Mike. 800 is a lot!
that a lot of people. a lot of them left RR like mine. cool looking
very cool :-) and that is a crazy number of faves :-)
I do not understand people my friend ... What to say when did lose some of our feelings ...... But good for you Your thoughts are a cure for your desires. Bravo and mile mercis still share your efforts ((5 ++)) Je ne comprend plus les gens mon ami ... Quoi dire quand ont perd une partie de nos sentiments...... Mais bon Tes pensées sont pour toi le remède de tes désirs . Bravo et mille cmercis de partager encore tes efforts ((5++))
Superb piece to leave us with.... Recharge and see you when you return...
Excellent
good luck, my friend!! i know this feeling!!
fare thee well my friend and I bode you a safe journey.
Fare thee well! Best wishes to you and please return!
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I turned off my bots a few years ago and never turned them back on. It was the best thing I ever did here on Renderosity. I pi$$ed some people off, but ... whatever. My choice wasn't personal to anyone, so if someone was offended, that was WAY more about them than it was about me. Ever since then I've participated in a more limited way, and it's been wonderful. NO pressure. Take the time you need, enjoy your break, and I hope to see you back here again doing only what you want to do. Great fractal, btw. It's like a gorgeous piece of jewelry! Beautiful work.
Wonderful words Mike and work!!! Have a good new week, big hugs Elke
Be well, Mike! Sometimes we need to just take a break from everything, and reconnect with ourselves. I wish you peace, and sunny days, my art-brother. "You have been, and ever shall be my friend" ....Mr. Spock You will be sorely missed my friend!
cool,very delicate, class ^^
Fantastic Design
Thats alot to keep up with Mike, always love your work, this is fantastic. take a breather it will do you good xo
Beautiful piece and hope to see you soon!!!!!!!!!
I know you'll be coming back my friend, don't stay gone for too long. I'm gonna miss ya .. but I totally understand. It's something I should do, too. I can't seem to keep up, and my non-digital life needs some attention too, LOL. So enjoy yourself, smell the roses, take time with your folks, enjoy the sights, take lots of pictures, and most of all, savor life. And hurry back. A very cool fractal .. I see motion, forward motion. So whether you chose this path, or it was chosen for you, or it's just the direction you are going through no choice .. may fortune smile on you .. see ya soon.
Superb and elegant revolving flame, a superb fractal work, Mike!
Take some time to renew yourself.See you when you get back.
I understand that you may need some time off and recharge, as well as sort out your RR dynamics. I think we all get there every now and then. Just know that you are very liked in here. Love the fractal. Reminds me of trapeze artists swirling in the air defying death and gravity. I am a huge Sandman fan myself, and I remember that quote very well. You placed it perfectly.
Well done!