Our Desire for Permanence

“When we look deeply into our fear, we see the desire for permanence. We’re afraid of change. Our anger, our fear, our despair are born from our wrong perceptions, from our notions of being and nonbeing, coming and going, rising and falling. If we practice looking deeply, we find out that these notions cannot be applied to reality. We can touch our true nature, we can touch the ultimate dimension, and this brings about nonfear. When we trust that insight of no birth and no death, joy becomes possible every moment of our life.” — thich naht hanh

I sat in bed feeling very fearful of losing everyone and everything. I made myself set up my “singing bowl” and gently tap the bowl with its mallet and listened to its ring taper off and repeated it between silence. Then a gentle flow of gratefulness came. I thank my ancestors, my grandparents, my parents, my siblings and relatives; all my friends, even those who were no longer friends. Peace embraced my being.

And I became aware that I am surrounded with so many nice stuff, and I also became aware that they are just concentrated forms of energy. Our form as humans is just that too, concentrated forms of energy, but we are more than that! We are timeless, conscious, unique beings interconnected as the One experiencing and expressing life and lives in this world as we know it.

The world is a stage with a complex tapestry of interwoven plays.

“We are not our names. We are not our mistakes. We are fragments of the Infinite, temporarily clothed in skin and bound by gravity and time.” — Anonymous Experiencer

Namaste

(The Universe in me, recognizes the Universe in you.)

E=mc². Oil on panel, 6 × 12 inches. Gifted.

If kindness is weakness…

A wealthy and powerful human declared that kindness is weakness. If kindness is weakness, then why do you hide behind your fortress that is your weapons, your steel trucks, your brick walls, your masks?

I bare them all to you, outside of all that you call strength and power, whatever I could fearlessly muster: kindness, compassion, and forbearance. The different colors of Love, like a rainbow. They are true Strength and Power.

In a world where you can be anything, be compassionate, be kind, be forbearing, be fearless. They are your true strength and your true power. Your true colors.

Daffodils for Young Moms

Spring is almost here, and Young Moms Kennett Square is having their annual silent auction on March 8, and this year’s theme is ‘Cultivate’. If you live in Kennett Square, Kennett, or just a few miles away, I highly recommend you join them for this fantastic event. It’s a great way to support a wonderful cause and have a fun time at the same time. The funds raised will go towards helping Young Moms Kennett Square.

Every year, they’d ask me if I would like to submit a painting for their fundraiser. I’m always happy to do it because I know Young Moms is a great cause that helps and supports their young clients. These special clients become amazing parents, and we all know that children are a reflection of their parents, and they’re all thanks to the amazing work that Young Moms does.

Please visit Young Moms website to learn more about them.

In a world where you can be anything, be kind, be compassionate ❤️

Daffodils

Oil on cotton

8 x 10 panel