Do unto me and I'll............

Do unto me and I'll act a fool. That seems to be the theme in a lot of ways today. So many angry unhappy and sad people.  We've all seen the bad and the ugly get worse as time moves on. And while I'll admit that it's pretty scary sometimes there's also an element of 'sometimes we can be there to make things turn out a little different'. Even with something as simple as a smile and a good thought.

In town there's a gentleman that stands on the middle island of a major boulevard and asks for money. He appears to have been severely burned and deformed by some horrible fate. Many cars pass him, roll up their windows, lock their doors, turn their heads while whispering judgemental and negative remarks. Oh yeah, it's obvious. Almost everytime we drive past this gentleman my roommate gives him money. Sometimes only a couple of dollars and the other day a $20 bill. His appreciation was heartfelt. Her act of unselfishness and his act of appreciation touched me to the core. I've seen many many cars pass him yet through his deformed face he smiles. He waves and he says 'Thank you'. How many of us could say that we would be the same. That we would smile and wave through the pain and the disgusting reactions of others.

I'm not suggesting that we stop everytime someone is out there, asking for our help. Sometimes we can't give money or gifts but sometimes a big smile, a hug, a word of encouragement are worth far more than a couple of dollars! Especially if you are right next to the person.

A good thought...would you want to be treated the way you treat people?

Have a great day and a big smile! :-)

Note: This is only my opinion and probably only matters to me but I'm just saying! :-)

Stop It! I'm Just Saying!

Excuses Excuses!!! What a waste of time. Hmmm I would have if, or I could have if, or I can't... YES YOU CAN! So Stop It! Pick up that Paint Brush, Spatula, Needle and Thread, Tool Box, Hair Scissors.... whatever! If you can think it...you can do it! I never went to Art School (because it's just not that serious) but I do create Art the way it makes me feel good and hopefully others I share it with. I am still attending 'The School of Life'! And one thing I learned is that 'Life is Too Short...and Way Too Long... not to live it, enjoy it, accept it, appreciate it and give back! And time wasted whining and complaining about what is or isn't, is time wasted enjoying my life!

Today is a great day to start something new!

 

Mentally draw a picture of what your best day would look like with what you have to work with and put yourself in it! Make a promise to yourself to appreciate what you have to work with and just do it!

 

Ok enough ranting... which by the way was brought on by someome telling me they don't have a creative bone in their body! That always gets me going. LOL. Everyone has a creative bone and finding it isn't really that hard. Again, if you can think it, you can do it! I'm just saying....

 

Have a Great Day! :-)

Zenfully Happy (Corny but true!)

Have you decided you want to be chilled out yet? Don't you think at some point in life we all just have to stop, look and be at some semblance of peace? You do realize that doesn't come naturally right? Oh to be one of those people who was born perfect, no worries, no stresses, just life in happy mode. La la la. Well wake up!!! LOL.

There is one place you can be all of that, and you know it! Its in your own space. Only what you let in gets in. Only what you decide to be affected by is affected. I constantly rant about being happy and colorful and drama free and dang it, I'm serious! When we make that happen in our own space we can carry out into the universe. We can use it to reflect on the fact that at the end of this road, theres me and my peace.

My suggestion (because you know I have suggestions! :-) is to create your own version of a Zen Garden in your space where you can get lost for just a little while. A step away from what's out there to work on 'what's in here!'

This is my garden I created. I know I know, Zen Gardens are usually made with little boxes and sand. But this is my Sandbox. I call it 'New School Zen Garden!'

 

 





The thing that makes it Zen is it's my meditation spot. My piece of mine. I'm a Mixed Media Artist and color and movement excite me and this is my bit of that. Just as with a sand box and rocks I can move it around and have a different design everyday if I want. Sometimes I take pictures of it in various stages. Sometimes I just stare at it and let my mind go wander or sometimes I move it around for a new look, creating peace as I do. Your Zen Garden is your space to let your spirit play.  It's where you go to let your brain have a break. I actually visit this spot everyday and sometimes more, because it's in my bedroom. And it really does make a difference. Peace of mind is so necessary! I'm Just Saying!

The Black Hole!

Whew! Talk about getting stuck in a black hole! I was there. I swear it! I woke up one day and everything was different. No Job, Reality Biting me in the ass,  people showing theirs, hands not wanting to participate Artistically leaving me stranded and unable to create or blocked to creating. What the hell! Don't get me wrong, some of these things were inevitable some where manmade.

This is one of those I'm gonna put it out there posts because this is one of those I've been out there posts! And so have you, you know it! In one way or another most of us have felt what I consider 'The Wrath of the Universe'. Not the Nature Wrath because we know what that's about. The Wrath of Energy. People on all rungs of the ladder, from the bottom to the top (or wherever they believe they are because I believe we start in the middle and can go either up or down, sometimes by chance, sometimes by choice. Positive energy is a force when it's in full charge but when negative energy is out there, in the wind, circulating, perculating, it can be just as strong and unfortunately, even stronger!

It seems like the transition from 2012 to 2013 was bumpy at best for many of us. But...we made it through. And bumpy is a lot nicer than just plain raggedy. Hopefully lessons were learned and acted on. But if you're still here, you made it through. The next steps depend on which road you decide take. It's true, physically and mentally getting back on the path can be daunting, but it's also true that not getting back on the path can be damaging. Damaging to mentality, happiness, spirituality, creativity, life!

I'm gonna start my HAPPY NEW YEAR! right here! Keep your eyes open for new opportunities, new signs, new ways to look at it. Be appreciative to your own spirit and treat it with the respect it deserves. Have fun with it, nurture it, let it free to explore life as you want and need your life to be.
I still have no job, reality is still biting me in the ass and people are still showing theirs! LOL but I promised myself to stay strong, focused on the good stuff and open to all possibilities. YOU ARE NOT ALONE SKYWALKERS! YAAAAY LOL LOL Life Is Good!