Chalk Face, The Artsy Selfie
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for – Georgia O’Keeffe
Something wonderful happens when an artist creates; the mind quiets and opens, the body moves effortlessly with grace, and the soul unleashes a torrent of creative energy. The walls isolating us as individuals crumble beneath the river of energy and we become one with the world. There is no needy and insecure “I” to satisfy, there is no past, and there is no future, all have merged with the present moment and that is all that exists.
Creating is as close to Eden as I have come. This experience of unleashing creativity is the way we were meant to live every moment of our lives. We were meant to be free; children of the wild like we once were before we put up walls and let an illusion of who we think we should be drive our lives. When I sit down to work on a piece, all of my obstacles melt away. I transition from thinking and doing to feeling and being. Time does not exist, problems do not exist; nothing exists outside this moment and the energy that has consumed me. My hands work…strokes of paint on the canvas, shaping clay, pieces coming together, and I watch it unfold. Unsure of whether I am experiencing or creating; I am one with the piece, pouring all of my being into it. This melding of art and artist is what draws us in; it explains why we create and why we love to bring the works of others into our homes.
When you view or bring home a piece from an artist, you become part of that experience. Your unique energy, interpretation, and meaning are brought to the story. Have you ever viewed something that captivates you? Your walls melt away, you become joined with the world around you, and you shift into feeling and being. It is as though the energy of the piece connected to your very being. You can feel the warmth and vibrancy carrying you away to a moment when time stands still and all that exists is you experiencing this work of art. This sharing of creativity is why I love what I do. I love being able to bring life, love, hope, adventure, intrigue, joy, and comfort to others.
We all have this energy coursing within us. Let the term “create” become abstract in your mind and you will realize that we are all creators of the moments in our lives. From drawing out solutions to sculpting your body, you can experience creative living anytime by harnessing it and staying in touch with your true self. This true self is what remains when you let go of the past that defines you. It is left when you no longer worry about societal pressures and norms. It is felt when you stop struggling with yourself and just be yourself. Be the light you find in your heart, welcome the light of others into your life, and become the joy you were meant to bring to the world.
Two people who have inspired me this week with their gifts…
1. Charcoal Drawings by Heather Hansen
2. Violin Music by Lindsey Stirling
I challenge you to share, what inspires you? Express yourself in the comments below.
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