Pierre Bonnard walked his little dog. Everyday, like clockwork. Who is Pierre and why should you care how and when he walked his little dachshund, Poucette? Actually, he was a painter… Pierre Bonnard painted his love, his life in his little home and his walks with his dog. What? Why did he do that? Doing this…
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Monthly Archives: August 2009 “Why would I want to observe ordinary, everyday objects and things?”, you may well ask. Suddenly you see so much color and beauty that, previous to conscious observation, you walked right by. You find yourself noticing the details and then the gestalt of a place. The places haven’t changed. Your perception has! show 4 comments 
Thanks Beth. At least it keeps me further away from overwhelm most days. Now I am mulling over learning some digital tools to play with too. BTW, you can call me Lisa:). I’m still anonymous on my blog but I’m Lisa to everyone I know. 
My, my! Taking the ball and running with it…. GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL ! 
Hi LPC, I certainly can relate to that. There are times when I can pause and observe being in the now moment, and they occur more often now. So, in a way, I could be making more room to honor my own awareness. How wonderful is that? That could make for some very creative writing!
It is only now that I am in my fifties that I am able to consciously notice the world. When I was younger everything flooded me so strongly that in fact I shut down my perceptions in order to be able to get on with life. Oddly, the waning of my senses means, I think, that I can observe more. |
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bethvw - Oh, yes absolutely, we are called to take each day as a new opportunity to transform the ordinary. Thank you for your observations on the changes I’ve made to the blog. I’ve tried to simplify.
In this world of multi tasking and overlapping responsibilities, how do you find time for that observation and ensuing reflection?
Karen Renna - This new format of yours is neat, concise and specific to what your title states. EXCELLENT AS for the walking of the dog, it is much like your earlier statement aobut driving to school each morning and learning to make use of the memories from those daily drives to start your mind pondering the beauty of it all. Then organizing your thoughts each day around what struck you as unusual is always wonderful.
Transformation as we have often observed together is always about taking the ordinary to a new and extraordinary level. The reality is that nothing is mundane. All things are made new again and again.Isn’t that what we are called to do each day?
beth - @Carole
@Nina
How great to find inspiration in that time of taking your daily walk with your dog. What other activities leave the space for your creativity to expand?Do you document the ideas that go through your head? If so , what method do you use?
I would love to discover new and quick ways of documenting ideas. Sometimes if I transition too quickly into “regular” routines, I forget my inspirations.
beth
Nina - I LOVE the dog walking reference. How does Ross feel about dog-waiking and Art, I wonder? Ross….? This week, I will insure the dogs are at least given the chance to fly-like-the-wind!
Have a great time.
Thank you !
-ng
Carole Freysz Gutierrez - Hi Beth,
I want to tell you that your ideas are always inspirational to me, and that I can relate to what you’re thinking and saying. My little dog needs his walk too, and I never regret it afterwards. These routines are good for us, I’m convinced.
With many good thoughts and wishes,
Carole