Friday’s Frequencies #1: Cheers to a simpler life!

“life is so much simpler when you stop explaining yourself and just do what works for you” By Unknown This is a funny one for me, well funny in the sense that it’s peculiar within a certain context. I’ve been beating my head against a wall with a particular client lately, wondering why it’s so … Continue reading Friday’s Frequencies #1: Cheers to a simpler life!

Transformations With Life #15 (New Home for the Prickly Pear)

I'm frequently amazed at what I image when I look at cactus like these: I see buildings, I see people in a crowd, and I see balloons on strings. What I find is all smiles. I catch myself smiling at these little beauties. I catch myself talking to them like pets. I really get a … Continue reading Transformations With Life #15 (New Home for the Prickly Pear)

Thursday’s Thoughts #1: Whatever you think, you are always right!

“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 !