Art in Living

How does time affect our everyday lives? Are there ways to slow it down?

We delve into that and ways to slow time in this episode.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

I will be having an Open Studio on Whidbey Island September 17th Noon-4:00pm Come on by! If you cannot or live too far away...

Being an artist is having a work in progress.  But we all are a work in progress.  Are you really living, the life you want.

With the holidays coming up, planning a scavenger hunt for the family or to entertain a group of kids, seems like a great way to spend the time.

If you are creative, maybe get a group together and find elements for a collective piece or art. So many ways this could be devised and created. What about a cooking scavenger hunt with the final collection of items is used to create a meal, or dish or even a pizza. I’m just having fun in thinking of all the ways and ideas for a scavenger hunt.

I haven’t been involved in one in such a long time I thought it might be fun to get everyone that listens to play along. While we can’t get together as a group or divide into teams, this one will be an individual event. So here goes, if you aren’t driving, jot down this list for your own scavenger hunt.

1. Find someone that needs a hug.
2. Find something that is your favorite color
3. Find a newly fallen leaf and look closely at its color and detail
4. Follow the smell of someones fireplace fire and pause and send them warm wishes (no need to knock on the door…just anonymously while outside)
5. Find something you can make a gift for someone
6. Find something to make a piece of art with
7. Find someone and ask them about them.
8. Find a tree and thank it for its strength and wisdom
9. Find something to give to someone else that makes them smile.
10. Find something that makes you happy.

Ancient recognize sound, vibration, and frequency as powerful forces that influence influence life all the way down to the cellular level. The gifted Greek philosopher Pythagoras prescribed music as medicine, asserting that the musical intervals he discovered are clear expressions of sacred geometry. He stated that music is the phenomena of numbers in time reflecting the structure of nature and has the power to restore balance in an organism.

Theories suggest that stressed out or diseased cells change frequencies, and develop discordant vibrations from the rest of the body. Sound healing may help cells operate in harmony once again.

Sound healing may consist of deep and resonant sounds or discordant buzzing that some may find more noisy than musical. So, sound healing is not always what modern ears consider “music,” but the vibrations and frequencies are related

The other day, I woke in the middle of the night and these three words came to me. The Power of _____.  So the the next morning I continued to give it some thought. Those three words in themselves give a powerful message. Power defined by Webster is “ to give power to, make powerful” I began to think of the suffix that resonated with me, and boy did I end up going down that rabbit hole.  The first I thought of was the Power of Love. Yes, and also the song by Huey Lewis and the News jumped out as well. But lets dig deeper.

That place where we can make a choice. between choosing to be happy and confident and the one where we doubt ourselves or others. As an artist this is a constant struggle. Is my art anything that people will like, or should I quit altogether. Is it any good. Those inner conversations that take us to either into the darkness or the light.  For some reason that little voice of doubt and negativity has such a profound effect, that squelching it is a constant battle. Finding that loving voice, the one that acknowledges your gifts, that is kind and nurturing.

Technology versus manual art creation.  Using the computer or using hands in paint.  What will the future bring?

Have you ever felt as if a certain place felt "off" or gave you a negative feeling.  You may have experienced Psychometry.

Today I talk about this and more!

Are you running towards or away from?

Citizen Ashe. 

 A profound documentary outlining the life of tennis great Arthur Ashe.

From losing his mother at the age of six to contracting AIDS via a blood transfusion.  He lived a life of grace.

Wild Wishes are different for everyone.  

For me, one wish is learning how to connect with myself and rethink self-care.

A story of coming together to collectively experience a situation.

Join me for a few nuggets of fun facts about famous Artists.  Leonardo de Vinci, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollack, Michelangelo, Georgia O'Keefe, Wassily Kandinsky, Jean Michel Basquiat, Claude Monet and Henri Matisse.

Our bodies operate electrically.  All of our cells transmit multiple frequencies that run your heart, immune system. muscle and nervous system among others.  Grounding boosts our immune system, lowers stress. speeds up the healing process and fights illness.

I would not put a Shaman, Neurosurgeon and Artist in the same sentence if it weren’t for the remarkable similarity they have in the healing process. Art makes me feel something, both as an artist and by simply enjoying the art and creativity of others.

Every thought, dream or action creates a remarkable chemical dance within our brain. Molecules called neurotransmitters are in constant motion and the brain itself communicates by sending out chemical information from one nerve cell to another.  Listen to how they symphony is created by all three.

"Shoulds" are in our life from an early age, But what is your "Must"?

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Looking for that roadmap to artistic Nirvana? Try your creative hand at igniting it with a creative writing prompt.

This weeks prompt: 

Why is that yellow and grey plaid elephant in my kitchen, eating grapes.  And where did he get that Divine outfit?

Go ahead and give it a go...If willing, please send what you have written to me.

Links, as mentioned in this weeks podcast.

Have you lost your fire?  You know the fire in your belly when that spark of creativity is so overwhelming that you just have to create?

It happens to all of us.  How do your feed that spark of inspiration to get that fire blazing again?  Take a listen.

Links to other amazing things...

Are you Right-brained? or Left-Brained?  Can a person be both left and right-brained?

Some contend that right-brained and left-brained people is a myth.  What do you think?

Take a listen and let me know.

Life is a series of lessons.  Here are 20 of mine.  Leave me a message with yours!

There are hidden treasures and collectable items at your thrift store and flea markets.  Here about some of those success stories and get your list of the 10 best flea markets in the US.

The story of Marc-Andre Leclerc takes us to the heights of his solo climbing, where he tested his limits.  He pushed himself to enjoy every moment.

Testing one's existence, acknowledging your life is finite and that it is going to end at some point can help you lead a more intentional life.

Good and Bad stress.  How to identify and ways to reduce stress effects.

Finding the space between.  Pausing to savor a life. 

Taking time to be mindful and finding the way to more peace.

Laughter really is the best medicine.  Let's break it down in this episode.

Painting after blindness.  

Today we talk about a few blind artists and how they have overcome their lack of sight.  We also delve into the theory that Van Gogh may have been colorblind.

Journaling provides a safe environment that enables one to face fears, stress and trauma as well as the good things.  When that happens remarkable healing can occur.  Indeed, studies find that journaling can reduce pain, improve depression and even lower markers for inflammation.

Join me today as we chat with Elizabeth Hambleton about journaling and her group called The Transformational Journaling Collective.

A broken heart can be a real health issue.  We usually think of a lost love or unrequited love. The University of Washington speaks about Takustubo Cardiomyopathy which is a real condition that mimics a heart attack, but that is caused by a severe emotional trauma or natural disaster. Listen to learn about it.

Spring is a very busy time around the yard and garden.  What it signifies to me is all the seeds I have planted, both realistically and metaphorically can thrive and grow. Have you planted any seeds?  Started a new project? Worked on your autobiography?  

Come along with me while we check in on the buds of spring.

In this interview Kim Tinuviel discusses her ability to "hear" color, or synesthesia (Chromesthesia).  Synesthesia is a rare experience where one property of a stimulus evokes a second experience not associated with the first.

Kim Tinuviel is a gifted musician, artist, graphic designer and photographer.  

She may be reached via her website, Instagram or Facebook

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Color has healing properties, and has been used throughout history. Discover how to use it in today's world.

Movement is not just for the professional dancer.  Did you know that if you spend only 3-5 minutes first thing in the morning dancing, it has tremendous physical and psychological benefits?  Take a listen and try it!