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Transforming as a way of life…Steve Jobs

It  is good for us to reflect on the simplicity and focus that Steve Jobs incorporated into his life. He never gave up, on his inner visions. As a result his actions have had a very obvious positive effect on our lives. He also kept encouraging us to do the same.   “Your work is…

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admin - Agreed, Joan! The funny thing about day to day living is that we often forget that we have no guarantee that we are going to awaken the next day. I know that I think my art is my greatest work, but it may be the time I shared my homemade bread with some fishermen working their second job on my shift at a fabric printing factory. And as you described, a person’s “great work” can continue to change…even on a daily basis.

Joan Henehan - The great work is different for each person and can change throughout one’s lifetime. In short, though, I would like to think that we can each put back a bit more than we take from the world, each according to their abilities.

Knowing that there are time constraints can certainly keep some momentum going!

Can art change the world? You decide!

This is an incredible modeling of how life and art intersect to make something greater…transformation! It is worth every minute of watching and listening. Now that you’ve watched it, how can your work change the world?

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Nina - Whew. Energy. Creativity. Love. — one and the same–

2011 opportunity: reflect on the art of your life!

Here we sit , on the precipice of a new year…. I choose to spend the day in reflection of last year and preparing to embrace 2011. I reflect on seven chosen areas of my life , look at my journey last year and where I could go with them this year.      …

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Gloria Vendryes - I love that photo of you, Beth. And as always your words give me alot to think about. Thanks, Mom

bill g - greetings I fully agree. Creating art creates energy. That’s a secret most people don’t realize. I gain energy. I gain purpose.
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Nina - I clean, contemplate and consider the last moments of my ending year doing exactly what I want:: dreaming, digesting my dreams and directing degrees of movement large and small into the gratefulness that I AM and that we share together. All kinds of Blessings for 2011 — With Great Love, ng

How an image can change your life journey

Learning how to image or hold an image in my imagination is essential. When I allow myself to hold an image in my mind and to value its presence, I have an extraordinary fluid medium to work with !

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Nina - I RECOGNIZE THAT GARDEN! AND THAT BELIEVE!!! YOU HAVE CONVERTED ME. THANK YOU! :)