Use Your Trauma To Help Others Heal

In the perception of looking at many of the people who experienced so much trauma such as mental, physical, and psychological abuse, along with drug and alcohol addiction they choose to make an impact in society. In going through many hard times, it is a choice to turn their life around. If you need help and or a person to listen contact me

.By expressing yourself, it can be used as a therapy. I emersed myself into art to help myself heal along with developing a voice for therapy. At the time, I felt trapped in not being able to express myself. Over the years, I developed the art I do in having a message to others in helping them in where they are. I honestly wouldn't be here if I didn't create art. Since having this purpose in creating art, what I have build over many years, this will outlive my lifespan.  Art is a vehicle to dig deep within our own subconscious. We have experiences from our childhood buried deep. If you have going through situations, it is time to dig deep to ask the question, What memories in the past do I need to address in order to have a fulfilled life from now on.

Help As Many People As You Can

I saw my uncle today.  He has been dealing with health issues along with a surgery. My uncle was complaining about pain. Recently, he went out to eat and had food in which was too greasy. I said to him, If what you have done hasn't worked then cut off the food that causes you pain. Focus on the healing food. He looked so thin like my stepdad. My stepdad was so extremely thin to be unhealthy. My uncles has worked at a fast food place. He gets free food there. I told him I quit eating there because the food made me feel so bad. The neglect over not eating enough nourishing food causes so many health issues due to defiencies over the long term. My father doesn't think he will do anything about it. When I see someone suffering, I want to do my best to help them. At the same time, they have to take ownership of their own self to fix this issues.

Learn to listen to your body. It will tell you by how you feel in the energy, focus, ability to do tasks and think strategically. Eating more plant based is easier on the body since the food is naturally and less energy to digest. In less digestion, we heal faster and have more energy and flexability. I want the best for you and your family. Start thinking about your health and those you love. The positive influence will rub off when they see you feeling so much greater.

Touch People's Live Despite Your Challenges

Today, I was helping in cleaning out my grandparents house. It seems so foreign doing this with 36 years of memories and my mother who grew up there. It is a challenging time when you are used to seeing your grandparents there. You want your grandparents to be there and live a great life in respect. As I was leaving my sister and I had a disagreement. I said It is a waste of time to argue. I have better things to do and have a place to be.

Once I left, there is a man who was stranded and blocking traffic. No one was stopping to help him.  I pulled over and asked, Do you need a push. He said he is out of gas. There was a gas station beside him. I got a gallon of gas with a container so he could get to the next gas station. He was so happy. I didn't want to be repaid since I have been helped many times.  He insisted on repaying him back. What matters is I came in at the right time to help. I wanted him to realize how important it is to be helped. Why not do it since someday you could be the one who is in the same place as him.

Reflection Over The Year

Yesterday, I was looking through a graveyard and thinking about those who were living at one point on who they are. Also with those who loved them in the period of  time they lived in. See yourself as those who have and will pass since we are all mortals. Reflecting on myself being in their place, I say to myself, I have more to work on and live for. I have chosen to take more walks, eat better, drink more water. The junk food doesn't even taste good as it one did. When you realize what you are eating helps you feel better and tastes good you will want to be apart of it. The whole focusing on death is better spent focusing on the little time we have with no guarantee for a certain age.

We have to be and do our best. Even if you haven't made the right choices for years, today is the time to start taking better care of yourself. Since I have changed the way I have treated myself the quality of my life has increased. Who doesn't want more energy, better flexibility, less pain, sharper mind, increased circulation, better sleep. This is your choice every day.

The "Why" You Do What You Do Is Key. Your Purpose.

Bob Ross painted so many paintings. There are so many painters all over the world. The welcoming experience he gave in his show as if you were right there is invaluable. The experience is what pulls you in. The same goes with all of these bands, groups, musicians as such. Decide to stand for a cause you believe in instead of only what you think will sell. Don't base your work on trends since you want longevity to be timeless.

Capturing who you are through what you do and convey this to those who connect with all you represent. With a person such as Michael Jackson, no one could replace him since he offered his own unique expression in his way. Whether being a fan of him or not doesn't affect his strong loyal supporters throughout the career he had. Live performances are where the fans can experience the artists in a personal way in which those who only listen to recordings don't.

Focus on Why you do what you do. Make it your own.

Manage Stress/Have A Better Quality of Life

Today, my mother had a flat tire on the way back to home. She was stressed out. I said at least you were close to home and the vehicle didn't roll over. If you vehicle is top heavy it is more likely to flip. She got home safely after recieving roadside service. I said, You made it safely home and this is what matters most

.Another is my father was 4 1/2 hours late to fix a dryer. I wasn't communicated with despite the situation in the rain. I said, I could have been doing much more after leaving my home. I still was productive all day with not work related until the end half of the day. Setbacks are temporary. Get up early and start new and fresh the next day. Be grateful you have a new opportunity each day you are alive.

Collect And Record What Matters Most To You

When I think about my grandpa a huge part of him is the fact he is a veteran. It means the world to him to serve his country and the discipline he has developed over the decades and growing up on a farm. It is amazing to hear and see his perspective over the 90 years he is still alive. I only want the best for him. My grandpa is a survior no matter what comes his way.

To this with your loved ones and or the symbols in which remind you of the greatest times you have had collect and record in their behalf. You want to savor them and the life time memories both of you have made together. In having these small periods of time to hold on to. know they mean as much to you as you do to them. Bring this light to others you share from your life for those memories to live on.

Who Are You? Ask Yourself.

The whole self image is stuck on the high pedastal of what they think life should be. In actuality, the life we see is all in the mirror and in the mind of honesty to yourself. You are right there. Explore yourself to answer many questions. Through time and experiences your self image will develop.  Spending time by yourself seems as a lonely path yet the still voice will come to you.

Delegate quiet times in order to focus. With all of this busyness it all seems to blur together and time goes so fast. Years go by like a flash. Each day, cherish the opportunity to get to know yourself and serve others. The challenging times tells us who we are by the response given. Be willing to keep an open mind in asking more questions instead of only accepting what you are told. The active mind is one of the best decision you will make.

Be Every Place You Can Be

Limiting where you have your art will limit your exposure and more people who can potientially want to purchase. When you look at any relationship where you display your work, get to know them because they are going to be the first person the potential clients experiences. You want the best who represents you and what you are about. I make sure to get to know the terms before entering into the relationship.

Once you have found one place, go for another, then establish this and get another and another. Rotate your work to keep it fresh. Having fresh work will bring more eyes to your work. Develop a story with your work for more people to want to be apart of it. Hearing the voice you have from the story you have combined with the imagery you have is powerful. Seeing beyond yourself and serving others through the work you do as a solution, your whole life will change.  

Give It Your All

In challenging times, it is so easy to slack off. However, do you want to wish you had pushed yourself years from now? Once this time is gone there is nothing you can do to bring it back. Why not, push yourself every day to accomplish more. You will have much more gratification in knowing you are being and doing your best. Instead of following what others are doing, do your own thing. Too many people mix in. Your work ethic needs to be in your trademark.

The same thing goes with artists. When you go to several art fairs they are tend to blur together. Why not push yourself to be original. Yes it is more work, yet better off in originality. This is your trademark and have a deeper purpose in creating a connection with others. It is not about how pretty the art is. What meaning and connection does it have?