Typically, at some point, most people develop a Philosophy of Life. Such philosophies can range from life is pointless to everything has a meaning, with probably a few side shoots. Neil de Grasse Tyson made the point that “Since the universe has no center, you can’t be it.” Clears that one up, eh?
My philosophy, however formed, directs me to view life as a journey of learning and discovery. This journey is intended to 1. Increase self-knowledge; 2. Include happiness; 3. Reflect appreciation and wider understanding of the global community of which I’m a part.
Part of my growth-seeking includes ideas/thoughts I feel a need to work on, rotationally displayed near my computer monitor. Examples include: from Wise Heart, New action: Reactivity will always tell you to fight, flee, or shut down. Remain engaged and pursue connection with self or others; a Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness; a quote from Nietzsche about Amor fati (the love of your fate); a statement from Jack Kornfield about gratitude, and etc. You see where I’m going with this?
Recently I was flattered to be invited to an “invite-only community of holistic wellness practitioners” and asked if I was accepting new clients. This invite was based on one of my social platform’s profiles. I responded that sorry, I’m not accepting new clients, that my “practice” is expressed through my art.
And that’s my truth.
The artwork I create is intended to reflect a personal quest for development and understanding, based on the assumption that we’re all in this together. The inspiration comes from thoughts or feelings that resonate—an abstract beginning to finish. For example I recently wrestled with the idea to express an Eckhart Tolle observation: “Boredom, anger, sadness, or fear are not ‘yours,’ not personal. They are conditions of the human mind. They come and go. Nothing that comes and goes is you.”
So what color is fear? Boredom, anger or sadness? What shapes best represent these states? How is “you” to be represented? My translation into art is titled Comings and Goings, not YOU.
Another example is perhaps more easily recognizable: Change One Step. It comes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg saying, “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” The geometric patterns change midway, turning into a totally different presentation.
If one figures knowing oneself is a mandate (and I do) either of these works can assist in remembering to recognize what is or what amounts to a path of change. Bringing these into daily awareness can be helpful.
Art demands involvement, first visually and then emotionally, spiritually or intellectually. The point is that embracing more challenging art into daily life may ease and encourage one’s developmental path.
My philosophy, however formed, directs me to view life as a journey of learning and discovery. This journey is intended to 1. Increase self-knowledge; 2. Include happiness; 3. Reflect appreciation and wider understanding of the global community of which I’m a part.
Part of my growth-seeking includes ideas/thoughts I feel a need to work on, rotationally displayed near my computer monitor. Examples include: from Wise Heart, New action: Reactivity will always tell you to fight, flee, or shut down. Remain engaged and pursue connection with self or others; a Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness; a quote from Nietzsche about Amor fati (the love of your fate); a statement from Jack Kornfield about gratitude, and etc. You see where I’m going with this?
Recently I was flattered to be invited to an “invite-only community of holistic wellness practitioners” and asked if I was accepting new clients. This invite was based on one of my social platform’s profiles. I responded that sorry, I’m not accepting new clients, that my “practice” is expressed through my art.
And that’s my truth.
The artwork I create is intended to reflect a personal quest for development and understanding, based on the assumption that we’re all in this together. The inspiration comes from thoughts or feelings that resonate—an abstract beginning to finish. For example I recently wrestled with the idea to express an Eckhart Tolle observation: “Boredom, anger, sadness, or fear are not ‘yours,’ not personal. They are conditions of the human mind. They come and go. Nothing that comes and goes is you.”
So what color is fear? Boredom, anger or sadness? What shapes best represent these states? How is “you” to be represented? My translation into art is titled Comings and Goings, not YOU.
Another example is perhaps more easily recognizable: Change One Step. It comes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg saying, “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” The geometric patterns change midway, turning into a totally different presentation.
If one figures knowing oneself is a mandate (and I do) either of these works can assist in remembering to recognize what is or what amounts to a path of change. Bringing these into daily awareness can be helpful.
Art demands involvement, first visually and then emotionally, spiritually or intellectually. The point is that embracing more challenging art into daily life may ease and encourage one’s developmental path.