Manage Stress/Have A Better Quality 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 In 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 a tradmark of who you are.

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? 

Glorification Of The Reward

There are so many people who only focus on the reward instead of what it really takes to achieve it. A process is where it is at in dedication. thick skin, determination, being hungry, open minded in learning the correct things to achieve what is desired. Having the mindset of doing which ever you need to get to what you are seeking is very essential.

I have had so much failure however I view it as only temporary. I see myself as being successful by the high value I bring. Grow to understand yourself and what drives you. What is the reason why you are doing what you are doing? The whole immediate mentality like the microwave generation is honestly hurting this world for the long term. When things are given to you, they are not valued compared to working for it since you understand how much you invested in the final results.

Remembering A Best Friend

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my best friend and his family. His family didn't have much since his mother was raising four children by herself. That is a huge feat to do all by herself. His name is Michael York.  Michael used to spend the night, loved playing video games. We stayed up all night since none of couldn't sleep. I was so happy to spend time with him such as go down the slip and slide in the back yard. His family lived at the corner of the street in a duplex right by the elementary. We would play basketball at the elementary playground and my next door neighbors house. Sometimes we would play volleyball. I remember spending the night at my best friends house and sleeping upstairs in the bed listening to bush. A band from the 1990's. In mid 1995, I moved and didn't see Michael as much.

My parents used to order pizza on the weekends and we would eat at the dinning room table. I remember how Michael used to run funny. We could run at the same speed even though he was taller. As time went on since we didn't live in the same neighborhood, there was a splitting apart. I still thought of him as my best friend. As the end of his life, he decided to hang with the wrong kind of crowd of people.

Even in his passing from the vehicle accident in which killed his sister, their two other friends, and himself for the mere entertainment of ramping a bridge on country road. I know he wants the best for his family and friends. I still think of him from time to time and wonder where would he be if he were alive now.

Focus On Being The Solution

In the period of time, the average person focuses on the reward when they don't understand how much work and dedication it took to earn the income. The whole microwave mentality is so short sided and lacks the long term gratification. You must listen closely to your audience and fill this place where the others don't fill in. Never assume you have all the answers for everything. As soon as you think this, you will be going out of business sooner or later.

Understand, your clients including art collectors don't have to purchase from you. Make them honestly feel special and the connection they desire. Continue to ask questions and listen closely. The answers you are looking for are readily available. Stick to the purpose you are about and have an open mind to serve clients.

The Happiest Time In Your Life

Having a testing and or challenging day today? When you have these kinds of days remember the best times in your life. You can create a great day even if your day started out not very good. How your take things in your life as something to learn from and make the best of it is the kind of character you choose to be.

One time, I was invited to do a festival. There were many artists who were supposed to be there and at the last moment cancelled. What is the point of telling someone you will show up and don't? I said I would show up and did. The festival didn't go well however I showed I can be trusted and will be there when I say I will. Developing the relationship with the leader of the event is important. I came there to build trust and reputation in being reliable. Also another positive is I received a free breakfast even though I offered to pay. I am thankful for the opportunity in meeting new people and for a great meal. Be thankful for what you do have and work on what you desire.

Haven't Reached The Success You Desire?

Often times, we have many micro-traumas being unrealized even from decades ago. As we bury it deep with in, it burrows in our subconscious. Discovering what is holding you back is so critical to your success. If you have a mental wound and don't know it, the time is now to dig deep and start reading Code To Joy By George Pratt and Peter Lambrou. To be a high performer, letting go and working through the process is a have to in order to succeed as much as you are dreaming of.

There are many memories I had forgotten after so many year until I unconvered it. Equipping your mind with what you need now, is a process through life to have a better life. Commit to working through your issues and overcoming them so you can live life now instead of wishing you had decades ago. Which one is your choice today?

Filter What Comes Into Your Mind

Decide what you will let into your mind and subconscious instead of accepting. Realize the mentality certain people have and if you choose to adopt. Develop a mindset of is this beneficial to your over all mental and physical health.

Remember, as a child everyone is more open minded and you have things planted into you in which you don't realize since it is automatic. It is time to question your life in why do you do what you do. Every human is a creature of habits as muscle memory instilled in all of us. What are the habits you wish to discard and others in adopt?

Focus On Creating More Value

So many people look at others to copy when then actually creating their own value. When you are spending too much time on what everyone else is doing you become non productive. Starting as an artist, I thought to myself I will try to fit in and go into what I think people will purchase. It didn't work as so I thought it would.  Venturing in out of the box art, I received much rejection. I am fine with it since many of those who rejected my work are out of business.

As soon as I started expanding the art, the work I did the faster the momentum became. In being a creative, others can truly see where you are the happiest by the final result. Letting my mind go and expand who I am elevated by being comfortable in putting myself out there. It is a bold challenge to have. Think of who can you help today and for the rest of your life. Put in the action now.

Being In A Gallery.....

When I was in a gallery, I had so many different kinds of people come through. Many of them didn't have much any idea of what art is nor insight to what being an artist is. You can choose tobe offended or you can be the one who introduces them to art through the relatable story you bring. I had this one young man who came to my area in the gallery during an event and he outright said I don't know anything about art. He didn't want to assume anything. I said I wish more people would be upfront about their experience.

 Each artist's story has its own relatable uniqueness. So many artists don't put a story by their art. It leaves big questions on the potiential collector's mind. I understand the work does need to give the collector room to make their own life align with the artist's work. After all, they are going to be living with the art for the rest of their life. You want to be a part of their life and bringing the high value through memories to hold.

Set A Certain Schedule For A New Start

At times, it is time to clean out your workspace, living space, and all other areas. It is more then just a place you are in. By keeping it clean, your mental focus is much greater. The physical translates to mental clutter. By having a cleaner space to live in and work in, you become more effective. Also when you have a more organized life you become fulfilled over the larger part of your life. Since this mental and physical weight has been lifted off of you, it will feel like a whole new life. Plus when you give what you don't need away to those who actually do need it, there is a sense of doing the right thing. I have given much of my possessions away to those who have needed and or could use. I believe everyone needs to do this from time to time to freshen up their perspective.

Are You Looking For the Solution Or Complaining about the problem?

So many people complain about their situation and have the mentality of a victim. I don't understand this when they could choose to be in the driverseat. How does complaining fix the issues? It doesn't and never will. When the people who you are around choose to be this way nothing changes. They choose to be unhappy and unfilled when they could switch it around. We deal with issues and how we view them is going to be more important part. Pick and choose the message you allow in your mind and everything else. Stay calm and look at your situation as a temporary. I know it is easy to get angry about where you are. When you shift how you look at life it will move in the choices you make.

Is this the right emotion you want to transmit?

Many times others have responded to the responses of others. Ask yourself, Does the emotion you project in how and what you say honestly worth it? There are many times I don't say what I have on my mind because I have to ask myself, is the really worth saying? Once it is said, there is no turning back.

I was recently in a meeting and the big part of the neighborhood was there. I waited for the right time patiently. When I asked the question, the answer was devaluing. Either way, there are better opportunities. I didn't reply back I am here to be respected in the community and build over the years.

Before hand, the lady next me, was so angry and took it out on a certain person in charge. I wanted nothing to do with this and didn't know this lady was going to go off. This lady gave me her business card. Since she wasn't professional in the way she approached certain things, I didn't want to do business with her. Keeping your composure is a big part in others wanting to do business with you and associate with you. I understand there ware times of where yes you want to lash out. However is it really worth issues and loss in relationships over the long term no.

Own Up To Your Mistakes

Everyone has made mistakes including myself. When you make a mistake own up to it and authentically appologize. No one likes to glorify their mistakes. For many years, growing up I didn't take care of my health the way I needed to.

 Now I am getting back on track since I want to have the best like I can so I can  have more ability to impact others. I may not having children in my lifetime, however I want to show younger people what I have learned thinking ahead for them so they don't have to go through what I did. I talk to the younger people so they will have a better life and different perspective. 

Another mistake I made was not investing enough and applying myself right after I got out of high school. I had to forgive so many people including my father who was abusive growing up. Why let someone else have control over you when the ball is in your own court. When you choose to let go so much weight will be off of your whole being.

Listen Closely To Those Who Benefit You

My grandpa has always spoken to me about my health and being the best I can. He is a us army veteran, born and raised on a farm. He has always worked hard all of his life. My grandpa has helped our family so much over all these years. Over 35 years, he has and is dedicated to family. I appreciate who he is and what he has done.  I wish I could have spent more time with him and my grandma. I have had to work so many hours to make things happen.

It is time to reformulate my life to have more time to spend with my family. My grandpa understands I have to work in order to live, however there comes a time of where there must be a balance of peace and tranquality versus all of the go, go, go. More thought needs to be in the mind of society instead in mentality of a machine.

Study Human Patern Of Thoughts

As I watch each period of time, in every decade perception changes. In the earlier ages, it is about exploring, being loud, learning, speaking, developing emotional normalities. With each period of time, people evolve as experiencing more. The social form can be in peer pressure however developing critical thinking to be on their own is so important. Ideally, with time you experience more and become better equipped.

The whole spectrum of life becomes apparent through seeing the cycle. No matter what cycle you are in making the most of it as valuable lessons are learned. Everyone can advance no matter what stage they are in. Take care of yourself since you are individual in charge of your health in which is everything to who you are.

Minimize Your Distractions

In day to day life, there can be so many distractions. Set boundries with others in order to be more efficient instead of occupied with other then what you need to get done. Quiet the noise, learn to focus in staying on task. Tell yourself, you will accomplish what you set your mind to. Make an interesting platform in what you are doing to keep it fresh. With adding a fresh platform it will  sustain the energy and dedication instead of fizzing out. By minimizing your distractions you become more effective with faster results. In the whole scheme of things, you will have more gratification in knowing you are effective.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Work, and Dedication/No Self entitlement

No one owes you anything. I never understood this from any generation since all generations will have to earn what they have. It can take years to accomplish what you are seeking. There is no overnight success. It is all an illusion. Others have to see you are taking what you are doing seriously. When they don't see you doing it day in and day out, others start to question you. Showing dedication and work into what you love is so important. Plus it creates discipline for you and others around you.
What are you serious about enough to put in the time and work?

What are you serious about enough to put in the time and work?

Set The Atmosphere Around You By Your Attitude

I was recently in a restaurant. There was a great server who was willing to take care of me, asked if I needed refills, and perceived to have a positive attitude in service. She is willing to accomodate what I needed in special requests easily since she has an attention to detail. I didn't want half of the things on the menu yet she didn't overcharge me for all the items I didn't want. I willingly tipped this person higher. You can tell when people choose to work and be of a great service compared to taking a long time to get back to customers. When people feel important they want to be apart of it.

In the same restaurant, another server was avoiding me, taking a long time to see how I am doing, never asked me if I needed a refill. The place was not busy, This server overcharged me for items I didn't want nor received. When you receive service like this it makes me no want to return back since the whole experience of no getting for all I purchased for.

Stay with the quality you deserve. You vote with your money.

Help Others In Need

Yesterday, I was in a town and saw a young person stranded since their vehicle broke down. There were so many vehicles behind her. I parked in the near parking lot and went to her vehicle to help push it into a parking lot. I understand what it is like to be stranded in traffic since my vehicle broke down. No one came to help me in that time.Why not give what I didn't receive to someone else. It is about being of service in a time of where others need. It is funny when one person comes to help others will join. This is the power of unity as we team up together.

Stop Talking About It, Do It Yourself

There comes a time when enough is enough when you have had it and start to do what is needed. Many times other people want to sit around to do nothing important. You ask them to join in with you, they act like they want to, however, every single time when it comes to taking actions they don't want to. What is the point of saying you want to do something when you don't. If you actually wanted to you already would have done what you said. Why not, step and help others and be more productive instead of staring at your phone to complete nothing. Getting things done in the right way and effective is a completely different mindset. Which one are you? It is your choice.

What Inspires You?

Instead of focusing on what you dread, look for more ways to inspire yourself. By focusing on what give you momentum, your mind will become a healthier place to be in. It is important to ask yourself this question. Also what roadblocks are holding you mentally back. Knowing your trigger points is to know yourself at a higher level. Remember, roadblocks are only temporary. Controling your mind is setting up your physical in a better state. Dig deeper and seek what inspires you today. The sooner you do is the life shift you have desired all of this time. If you don't know it, then experiment to see where you are most comfortable with. The inspiration will come to when you least expect it as it hits you.

Reset Your Clock

If you aren't getting done with the things you need to be, reset your time. Getting up earlier brings a different mindset. You will have more energy in the morning then you will normally after a long day of work. Set a to do list for no more then 7 days. It will be on your mind as in the importance now instead of getting so far ahead of yourself, you don't move in the way you need to. I have recently started to get up earlier to get things done instead of sleeping in. Getting things done is very important to long term satisfaction over all. Seeing what you have accomplished visually is an encouragement to push forward and do more.