It's really all how you see things - I am here in Denver dog sitting for my brother who just got married in Chiang-Mai Thailand (see some great wedding photos here) . . . I just walked all over his yard picking up dog poop, and last night I spent a sleepless night with two large dogs continually jumping on me to go out. So I could say I am doing pretty low level work,
OR I could say I am on an art retreat - which I am.
I am using this time to catch up on all my reading, make tons of journal pages, regroup and re-assess what and why I am here.
I know I want to do healing work - on myself, on my family and friends, on the planet.
I know my art is what I seem to be good at and what pleases me and feels like my calling.
Putting those two things together is the trick.
I like to think of myself as an arts activist - trying to use my art to make this world a bit better, and I believe in this as my purpose.
I also know that one powerful image can change the world - think of the Shepard Fairey Poster of Obama with the word "HOPE" that went around the globe and helped (maybe) get our new President in place.
So today, even though I had to pick up lots of dog poop, I am where I should be, and I am grateful to be here, helping in one small way.
human mind can do so many amazing things..your art is unique and entertaining..and the best part of it..you find extreme pleasure in your art.
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