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Painting As Spiritual Practice: Life Lessons Learned, One Brushstroke At A Time

April 26, 2017

Spiritual truths often arrive wearing unexpected disguises. It’s wrong to assume that the only way to get ‘there’ is by sitting in deep meditation on a mountaintop. True, that method might work for you, but there are limitless ways to arrive at some of the deeper understandings about the nature of Life that don’t require walking traditional routes. Take painting for example . . . 

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In art, spirituality Tags ram dass, psychedelics, 1970s, mysticism, crochet, spirituality, spiritual path, spiritual truth, meditation, painting, art, creative work, creativity, compassion, acrylic painting, acrylics, patience, anxiety, frustration, a new perspective, balance, swami vivekananda, intuition, wisdom, live wisely, ego, truth, personal truth, personal insight, personal discovery, personal power, personal freedom, personal growth
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Life: A Work In Progress

March 12, 2017

Each one of our precious, unique Lives are essentially works in progress . . . collectively composed of little 'chips' here and there applied over long stretches of time. And ever-so-slowly with great patience and a continuously evolving sense of inner understanding, forms take shape, things and ideas gradually make more sense . . . destinies become more clearly defined. 

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Insights From Above

October 20, 2016

Sure the aisle seat might give you more legroom, but the window seat gives you a one-of-a-kind perspective. At 35,000 feet, the chance to ponder some of Life's more profound truths is just too good to pass-up. 

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Why Comparing Yourself To Mozart - Or Anyone - Is Pointless

October 6, 2016

Comparing yourself and your work to another artist's is a leading cause of 'death' among creatives all over the world. Don't do it. 

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In life lesson, inspiration Tags mozart, music, austria, genius, harpsichord, sonata, requiem mass, opera, classical music, art, artists, creativity, determination, persistance, prodigies, composers, possibility, comparison, dangers of comparison, following your dreams, drawing, hard work, dedication, writing, photography, yoga, meditation, gradual development, patience, opinions of others, o'keeffe, joe dimaggio, alfred hitchcock, be yourself
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Embracing Your ‘Darkside’

February 11, 2016

As a painter, it's important to remember: Always begin with the darkest areas first, and then work your way out into the light. I’d say that sounds like a damn good metaphor for living a human Life. 

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In inspiration Tags painting, life lessons, shadow work, patience, creativity, the light within, wild, reese witherspoon, pacific crest trail, california, oregon, washington, drug use, alcoholism, create, drawing, acting, writing, creative, holy grail, success, ram dass, om made studios
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