“You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can’t have it.” By Dr. Robert Anthony Ok, I did scream a little in my head on this one and I still hear a desperate “WHAT?!?” Ringing in there. How the hell do I give up the belief … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #1: Whatever you think, you are always right!
Right Through You
Using only conte on this black paper remains an interesting challenge. Mainly as the key, for me at least, is to remember to apply light touches as I use the colours and then blend repeatedly. The pretty girl has caught you staring at her and isn't amused. She gives you the devil stare that challenges … Continue reading Right Through You
Wednesday’s Wisdoms #1: Why worry?
“If something is wrong, fix it. But train yourself not to worry, worry fixes nothing.” By E. Hemingway I felt compelled to print this one out and put it up in front of me in my office. I’ve been having an on and off debate with myself on this concept of worrying versus thinking. I … Continue reading Wednesday’s Wisdoms #1: Why worry?
Contentment
Now using only conte, and blending repeatedly between application of layers. I did let go of form on this one and not sure I got the face exactly as I hoped. The funny thing is it ended up looking like an old high school friend I was thinking about. Funny how the subconscious comes into … Continue reading Contentment
Tuesday’s Triumphs #1: Why Self-Perception might be killing you.
“It’s not what you are that’s holding you back, it’s what you think you are. By Unknown Wow! I’m not sure if I am truly accepting that I am holding back all my success. Part of me accepts it fully, but it feels off somehow. It feels like I’m putting g myself down, instead of … Continue reading Tuesday’s Triumphs #1: Why Self-Perception might be killing you.
Monday’s Meanings #1: Internalizing Self-Worth
“Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth” By Unknown I take this to mean that we only do ourselves a disservice by relying on the judgement of others to define our self-worth. I’ve done this my whole life and it’s a terribly tenacious habit to break. It shows up in … Continue reading Monday’s Meanings #1: Internalizing Self-Worth
Transformations With Life #14 – Reaching for Nirvana
Another example of the persistence of life. Like many of my plants, I find them on walk, this time deep in a vast filed of wild growth. This amazing plant was growing out of a dry mud patch. The earth was so dry and hard packed, that I broke the small shovel I was using … Continue reading Transformations With Life #14 – Reaching for Nirvana
Tree of Life
Tree of Life https://rakupottery.ca/2019/07/26/tree-of-life/ — Read on rakupottery.ca/2019/07/26/tree-of-life/ If you need a reminder that we can turn a frown upside down, you gotta read this !
Sunday’s Speculations #1: Comfort Zones
“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.” By Rumi I’m not sure I’m ready to embrace this idea yet, only because I am still making excuses for not doing it. My primary excuse is financial. I do have responsibilities and I also fear the resistance … Continue reading Sunday’s Speculations #1: Comfort Zones
Transformations With Life #13 – Bonsai Island on a Coral Reef
This little plant was hard to catch. It was hiding in a dry patch of a massive field of wild flowers. I'm not certain, but it might be a baby smoke bush. There are some bigger trees with similar leaves nearby, or maybe they are overgrown bushes. Anyway, they are growing wild in this field. … Continue reading Transformations With Life #13 – Bonsai Island on a Coral Reef
The New Renaissance Mindset 