I’m sitting in my room and it’s the last day of January 2012. I try to ignore the feeling, but now and again I get that numbness of realizing how old I am, how much time has passed already, and how little time there is left. Yes, I know it’s a bit morbid, but … See the full post »
Thinking positively helps you to move on and move forward. Although it might seem trite, I think it’s true. A little mantra goes a long way. I suppose that is why I often create art with little sayings and pick me ups. I’m trying to remind myself of these things…
You can do it. Carpe … See the full post »
Grand gestures of kindness in our society might be thought of as charity, donations, and volunteer work. Even online there are movements such as RAK (random acts of kindness). Kindness is clearly an important aspect of living.
I think that we are naturally driven to help out and be kind to others because it contributes … See the full post »
Especially when the new year rolls around, there are countless folks recounting the success and failures of the past year. Resolutions are usually based on what did or didn’t happen. I’ve been catching up on my blog reading here and there, most definitely congratulating those who acknowledge their success and growth.
We are always quick … See the full post »
Bad company, mean people and general downers in life… why not avoid them? In The Artist’s Way, there’s a whole lesson about getting those energy-sucking people out of your life. If you can’t totally get rid of them, just avoid them when possible. I suppose the idea is to not let negativity get to … See the full post »
I’ve been busy these days with family from America, but wanted to reflect a bit on my post last week. I wrote about the greater good and how we all contribute in our own way, in making this world a better place. It’s definitely a focus on how our actions ripple out to others. … See the full post »
Studies show that long-lasting happiness is achieved by doing activities for the greater good. I think we all know this to be true.
Think about those things we do for no personal gain. Saving the world, kind of things! Okay, maybe it’s not actually saving the world from destruction in the next 24 hours like … See the full post »
I’ve been cutting, gluing and sewing paper on leather today – all the while lamenting my rudimentary skills. Fumbling with what seem like giant hands and clumsy fingers. I most definitely have a love hate relationship with making journals. I love creating them, but the process is far from an easy one. I always run into … See the full post »
The stereotype of brooding, tormented artist rings true some of the time. Don’t you think so?
Creative people are trying to express themselves, say something to the world through their form of Art. But we all know it’s easier said than actually done. Thus begins the struggle for the Artist.
I certainly feel as if it’s … See the full post »
I was listening to the latest Tranquilty Du Jour podcast about friendship… and felt a bit of melancholy. Dr. Andrea Bonior’s book, The Friendship Fix was talked about and she offered her thoughts about the friendship relationship, as opposed to the love/romantic relationships that many books focus on. It’s an interesting point, because we never … See the full post »
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