Self-doubt is one of the leading causes of ‘death’ among people today. If left unchecked, excessive amounts of doubting yourself can - depending on how seriously you heed the warnings - indeed be lethal.
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Give Thanks & Pay It Forward
Given the natural precariousness of Life itself and all the myriad uncertainties that threaten each living entity on planet Earth - whether human or not - I’m always deeply humbled whenever I stop and think about the many blessings I enjoy daily . . . perhaps you can relate to some of these . . .
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Divine Plans, Albert Einstein, And How God Thinks . . .
I believe in Divine Plans: delicately orchestrated ‘missions’ that are laid-out well in advance of our being born. But if you ever hope to know what your plan is, you’ve gotta pay attention. So yeah, it’s about awakening to what’s going on all around us.
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Outta’ My Head . . . And Loving It
One of the essential steps in the Human Awakening process involves putting the needs of others above our own . . . volunteering your time to an individual or a cause is a great way to kick-start the journey.
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The Need For Speed?
When it comes to making art, there’s a lot to be said about taking your time. But might there be times when doing something rapidly - without thinking too much - might yield the best results?
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Never A Dull Ocean
For those of us with the patience to look deeply and thoughtfully at ALL things in Life, nothing in Nature - including ourselves - remains the same from one moment to the next.
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No, Really . . . You Can Have It Your Way
These precious human lives of ours are only going to last so long . . . a mere few decades - if you’re fortunate enough to get that much - and then ‘poof!’ Are you spending your Life wisely? Or just killing time?
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Some Lemons Give Great Lemonade
Never give up on a creative idea that you know in your heart is 'off-the-chart' awesome . . . more often than not, that cool concept of yours just needs a little 'tweaking' to work . . .
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Embracing Your ‘Darkside’
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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Teach Yourself
Technically, they’re called autodidacts, but I’d rather call them ‘Self-Taught.’ These are people who didn’t waste their time or money bothering with earning some ridiculous degree/certificate/credential or whatever. They learned by doing.
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