All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness. -Eckhart Tolle
The quote above is
one that resonates with me. A few
years ago, maybe not so much…but, it sure does now.
When I create art, I
let my intuition (Wise Self) take the reins. My art is an expression of what is inside my soul. As a result, I worry not that it is
worthy. My only pursuit is to
mindfully enjoy the process of creation versus the result.
Playful art is
authentic art. Authentic art is
always beautiful. Even more
importantly, it is personally meaningful.
As a little girl, I
created art quite frequently.
Sadly, after turning 18, I abandoned my art for a lengthy period of
time. I now wonder if I
unconsciously did so because I’d become too rigid—too self-critical in my
artistic pursuits.
Joy is now found is
the fact that I have reclaimed a former passion…and done so both mindfully (I
drop myself into the bliss of creating art.) and “mindlessly” (I abandon my
doubts in lieu of letting my Wise Self lead me in artistic endeavors.). The watercolor, above, is one I created
this past April during an art class.
I had tremendous fun crafting it!
In an effort to live
my life in true tickled pink fashion, these days, I let my inner artist out,
each day, to play. Her forays are
varied, but include the outfits I pull together, the gifts I select for others,
and the work I perform.
Wishing you the joy
of art created from a place of no-mind—of inner stillness. T.
