Some animals of the season, thanks to those sharing on Facebook
Gratefulness brings joy to my life. How could I find joy in what I take for granted? The moment I stop ‘taking for granted,’ there is no end to the surprises I find. |
BR. DAVID STEINDL-RAST Today's art:  More art: |
This year I've shared many simple meals with friends. And we've dealt with some of the ups and downs of our emotions as a result of both our lives being disrupted by a crisis in our environment, and the election which promises to bring many changes in the next few years.
I share an old watercolor of mine, which hangs in my bedroom. I felt (and still do) that there is a source of light which creates all we have around us, including our innermost beings. This is depicted by the amorphous shapes linked to the central yellow light. Then there's the blue surrounding them, with chevron patterns, which for me represents the emotional beginning of artistic creativity. The surrounding green is the natural world that supports everything we know, but it's tied to more cords, a set of two kinds, which represent the whole beingness as the duality of a personal shield.
A shield is that which tells a story, as well as offers protection from negative energies. I also hung a little dream catcher that was given to me by a dear friend who now walks in the spirit world. I welcome her laughter whenever I think of her and all the fun stunts we had together.
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Today on "Open Yesterday's Pages"
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
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