Posts tagged purpose
Spirituality in Art

Spirituality and art have long been intertwined, with many artists using their creative expression as a means of exploring deeper questions of purpose, meaning, and the human experience. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, reconnecting with our spiritual side can be a powerful way to find inspiration, clarity, and a renewed sense of creativity in both our personal and professional pursuits.

Whether you're a painter, a writer, a musician, or any other type of creative, tapping into your spiritual side can infuse your work with a sense of depth, authenticity, and higher purpose. Through meditation, reflection, and a willingness to explore the unknown, you can uncover the profound wellspring of creativity that lies within.

By embracing spirituality in your art, you'll not only enhance your own creative process, but you'll also have the opportunity to share meaningful, transformative experiences with your audience. In a world that can often feel disconnected and overwhelming, your art has the power to inspire, uplift, and guide others on their own journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.

So don't be afraid to let your spiritual side shine through in your work. Embrace the mystery, the wonder, and the profound wisdom that lies at the heart of the human experience. Your art has the power to change lives, and it all starts with a deep connection to your own inner light.

Perception is an act of creation

How do you choose to see your life, your family, your neighbors, your city, state, country, world?I just had an interesting political discussion with my parents. They listen to Rush Limbaugh, Fox news and what I consider right leaning news media. It makes them angry that our President (who is not an American citizen according to their news sources) and his cabinet are trying to turn our country into a socialist empire! Wow! What?!Now everyone is entitled to their opinions and I respect and love my parents dearly, even though I disagree with their political views. What struck me most about our conversation is how upset these newscasts were making them. Yet they watched them and listened to them day after day.Buddhist's and sages throughout history have offered that all events are essentially neutral and it's only the judgment we place upon them that infers good or bad, right or wrong. Its an interesting concept considering we are conditioned to look at much of the world through a black and white lens. But the bigger question for me is how does it make you feel? Outward appearances can evoke a specific response, but if you see, listen, feel through your intuition another sense of awareness can tell us something different.I suggested my parents take a media fast to see how it feels not to ingest all that angst and negativity."Why would I want to do that?" my Dad responded. "What is the point? How does that benefit me?""Well, you might find you feel more relaxed, happy, peaceful by taking a break from that bombardment of information," I suggested."No, no, that is not going to do me any good."You can tell this is a big issue for me. I know I cannot change anyone. If I can nudge someone into thinking a little differently, that is a miracle enough for me. That is why I like this video.Peace,Greg