The Average Mental Plague

Too many people would rather disbelieve then to believe in anyone including their own self. Watch what others question are. The types of questions being asked are where they are mentally. Just because you don't believe something doesn't make it false. Open your mind to world of self belief.


If the artist is providing value for your business by displaying in your business, what doesn't mThe same notion goes with being a professional artist. People don't think they can make a living when they haven't  even don't a speck of research and believe only what they are (told). Artists are the only people who have failed. There are by far more business owners who have failed then artists. What it all comes down to is the mindset of learning instead of seeing failure as a final forever result.

If the artist is providing value for your business by displaying in your business, what doesn't matter if he or she does this professionally or not. The main point is the artist is bringing high value to your business and in a timely manner meanwhile being professional. I am here to help those in their weaknesses and have other people in where my weaknesses are.

Life Is Fragile - Decide To Do Differently

In hearing about so many people passing, it brings the question of "Am I  operating my life on my own terms?" Getting old doesn't take as long as you think. Years feel like seconds. Eventually it will be you in the person's place where you currently see them at. It is not about doom and gloom. The honesty with yourself is what matters

.Having empathy has its pros and cons however it does have a positive in seeing beyond our ownself. In seeing yourself from a different perspective in looking from outside into who you are is a whole new world too many miss from the daily busyness we associate with. In seeing this, your time becomes more valuable to yourself by the choices you make. What are you choosing to change today in order to live your life on your own terms?

For A Great Service, Give Acknowledgement, and A Solid Tip

Once I went to this restaurant, I ordered a pizza. The server was very attentive and asking how everything is and yet not hovering ever 2 minutes. The place is pretty busy. The food was great and in a timely manner. The attitude of the server was positive. When the time came for the bill, I gave him a 100% of my bill. I told the young man, you need to go next door and teach them how to do service. I had to let him know how well he did service and show appreciation since there needs to be more of this all over.

The attitude of anyone giving service is a huge part of the whole experience. For one, giving eye contact, asking would you like anything else with a smile, checking on the customer every 8 minutes or so. Just have to read the customer and realize, how would like your service to be given to you? Both sides need to understand each side has a completely different life and one of them maybe going through a lot. Asking honestly, How is your day going and what can I do for you. People like to go where they feel welcome and at home. Reward great service and tell the server and cook they did a great job. Many times they feel under appreciate by their boss. You never know you could be making a bad day even better for them. What kinds of stories do you have you would like to share? I'd like to see your feedback.

Your Connections Are Worth More Then Money

Remember your connections are worth more then money. Decide to make relationships a higher priority. Money will come in due time and developing trust. People purchase from you since they resonate with you. With all of these companies and commercials they lose touch with the person behind the logo. It all starts with the one person and grows over time.

The only way you will earn income no matter how much money it is, is by providing a perceived value along with the relationship. Too many people focus on the reward in material possessions and money when this all leads to an empty person over the long term. Being wealthy has it pros and cons. This is all depends on the each person. The money magnifies who the person is. The question is, Who are you in your identity and what are willing to provide in high value?

Be A Consistent Learner

In think we know everything, life ends right there. By learning every day, your mind stays sharper. Decide to learn new subjects in add to your skills. No matter if all your possessions are taken away you still have the skills being accumulated. The growth mindset is far greater then the only staying one place.

By choosing learning it will strengthen your coping skills and taking care of yourself. The mental health is all connected to you physical health. Both work together. In self education, this can save your life faster then a doctor. In educating yourself, you are giving the tools in your toolbox.  The skills you have acquired will come in handy in their time of need. To love yourself, you must immerse yourself into learning.

Listen To The Language You Use

I was talking to a lady who is going through a challenging time in divorce as she lost the place she lived in. When she spoke her mindset was in the can't. She was in a business meeting with a friend and wasn't expexting to get help for her in art business process. She hadn't found herself yet. She is stuck in the present tense and focused on all the issues as she described it as chaos. I said to her when you are ready, you will move on through this. Her friend and myself were there to be supportive on who is working on to be. I mentioned, why not use your situation to use this emotion to express it in your work to speak who are going through what you are temporary in.

Yes, situations in which you go through aren't pleasant, however, in way you redirect them is how you define what happens in your mind. Yes, I want as many people to succeed in all levels much as possible. Being the victor is your choice every day instead of being a victim. This took me decades to finally work through my hurdles. You can too.

Are You Putting In Your All Or Performing Mediocre?

In any place of business, you can tell who really cares about you by the effort being put into the whole experience. Myself personally, for instance have been to many restaurants and I can tell when they put in the effort by the quickness and freshness of the food. Plus the attitude of the person who is giving you the service and product. The whole welcoming experience makes you want to come back for more since it has become a rarity. At the same time, an opportunity has opened for you because of this.

The same goes for art, the main result of what people see is from the mindset the artist is coming from at the time of creating the work. The effort, the care in details, the quality, the deeper expression from within. The comparison is the artist who puts theirself into their work by projecting the story from within compared to an artist who is just making art because they think people will purchase it. No, you have a purpose. Don't base your work only on making sales since your time and effort are crucial to your collectors. Your image on how you see the world is being projected into the final result potential collectors will see. Do you see you owe it to yourself to be more and do more?

I'd like to hear your story in what you do and have done to set yourself apart.

The More Difficulty, The Higher Value Is Placed

In the times, when I was having much difficulty in working on new pieces of work. No matter how many times I failed, I still learned. Yes, frustration happens in the period of time however it creates a sense of determination to complete what is in front of you. There have been times of when I had to start all over again three times. I said to myself, I am going to finish this and it took 17 hours to complete in having to put together a half of a mile of wire each time.

Failure is a lesson being learned. Yes, it is the hard way. Most of us have to learn this way to finally get it. What matters is you keep your determination and endurance to complete what is needed. At the end of you completing it, you will look back and be glad you have developed an even stronger person then before. Challenge yourself every day. It builds up your sense of self worth. Your are worth the effort in becoming a better version of yourself.

What You Schedule Is Your Priority And Values

All of us have busy times. However when you schedule your day in advance you will accomplish more in the time you have alloted. Letting your time slip by will result in regret on wishing you would have gotten more of what you desire to complete. Set earlier time to get up. Seeing the sunrise as you take a walk is refreshing since you got a chance to see what most people wont because their own choices.

 By being disciplined it will help you to focus on what is most important in your life. Having your life become a giant blur is what too many people do when they can savor what they have. The thought process of when you are young is completely different when you are much older. Being younger you think of only making a paycheck and as you get older, experiences become more valuable since you see time as limited. Make the most of the time you have and in the positive energy and health you have as much as you can.

The Cycle Of Living Life

As you look at families all over the world, a cycle has been in full motion since the beginning of time. With my grandparents, it is so strange with their house being sold after over 60 years. It is funny how you learn a lot more about people when going through their possessions in a respectful way and to have those memories held further then the life expectancy of loved ones.

Flashbacks happen, with them and of the house you grew up in throughout the decades. Think about them in the period of time they grew up in. In looking at others, you see yourself in their place. Can you see yourself living past 100 years old and still be fully functional? Much of technology and the way society functions are different with a fast pace. Although some of the older ways are better compared to the new.

A Different Perspective Of The Creative

I have noticed too many artists like to measure up other artists. It doesn't matter other then do they have goals and are they working on them. The size of their studio, where they work, and so on doesn't matter. The whole focus needs to be building relationships, and how can I help you where you are. A status is honestly a waste of time. What you create as an visual artist is about the experience people connect with in order to want to be apart the art.

The mere asking the other artist in  asking you how much money do you make, were your studio is, what your achievements are is a sign of insecurity. They don't believe in their own ability so they look outwardly. Even in the perspective of seeing others isn't the fact of self doubt. It needs to be I can accomplish this since this person has already. A victimhood mentality by negatively measuring everyone else up compared to pushing yourself since for a fact it has already been done.

A Predicament/Dilemma

As I work so much, I hardly see my family. If I am around my family I can't work around them since major distractions prohibit myself from being productive. I understand family time is to be cherished. In working so much, I will admit to missing my family even though they don't understand how much work and dedication it takes in putting it in for years for a business. It is a common inner conflict in running a business or see.

I make certain times when I help my family throughout the week. I wouldn't be able to do it nearly as much as my family would like. They always seem amazed at how much work I do since i have a purpose on who I am and what I do. A personal stardard in my ability to contribute and work. I will have to look at times of when I can take a short break to make time for my family since we only get one.

A Subject Being Introduced

I was talking to someone and they were looking at my content. They said, I need to talk about loneliness more directly. Why talk about things in which are so negative. Words are powerful and in speaking it is drawing more of what you are saying. We all have gifts, too many glaze over them since they don't feel their gifts aren't valuable. Yes, nearly every human has experienced loneliness. It is how you define it instead of becoming obsessed with this intense emotion. Which emotion would you honestly pick to experience, Euphoria, or only painful torment as loneliness can be?

In my gifts such as being an visual artist it brings sheer joy. This is what I have for the world and bringer a higher energy. I honestly don't feel I would be alive if it I didn't do art. By doing art, it has helped me in countless ways. Being constructive in the current world is an asset instead of surrounding all you know as destruction.

 As of lately, I have been adding in more stories about my family and what is going on to add a perspective for you. For a huge part of my life I was extremely negative. I had so much baggage and needed to forgive many people along with releasing my pent up anger. I chose to forgive, give closer to others, mend what I could in the time I had in order to become the person I know today.

Be Honest With Yourself

In starting in being honest with ourselves, it is not going to pretty however it is what we need to hear. Learning to take better care of each one of us from all aspects is going to evolve in being mentally transparent with personal intimacy with our own self. We do have pain, it is pointless to waste time being surrounded by it. The process of healing is a hear to aide all aspects in being ready and willing.

We all have triggers unknowingly connected to certain times in our life even in the slightest in the realm of what our mind understand can bring back flashbacks. It is essential to dig deep within ourselves in answering the questions we have. The environment we are in is a large influence since the subconscious mind is always open. It is our choice in holding what is dear within us. In all honesty, what is held in each one of us disperses all around by what is accepted. We must be honest with ourselves in order to have the life we seek for the now and the future.

Work Until You Find What Works

In the methods and techniques haven't worked then go to what is new and study what does work. The failure is only temporary. Bumps will happen. Learn from your mistakes. If you need to apologize to certain people do it since the world is so small. Everyone knows someone around the world to connect together in any given time. Get to know operating costs, Source your own products with the same great quality. Always maintain the same quality if not upgrade within certain amount of time.

I went through so many galleries and those didn't accept my work. I am fine with rejection. This means when I see a yes, the yes will be more meaningful with a better match. Pick and choose the best people you can.  Be mentored my mentors without them knowing by making it natural. Also offer what you have instead of asking something for nothing. Your mentors or even potential mentors have a busy schedule and remember they don't have to help you at all. They don't owe you anything. In free will they choose to help you on their terms. Having a humble personality will go a long ways.

Be Grateful In All You Have, Yet Push Yourself

I want to take the time to say thank you all who have been supporting me through all means. I appreciate you all. Tell others you are grateful for what who they are and what they have done for you. Thank you to my family, friends, business owners, and supporters in being there in giving from materials, encouragement, and contacts. I am willing to help you when you need it. Having a strong network no matter who you are is invaluable.

For myself, I always want to push myself to do more since I have an infinite hunger to achieve more and give back more to those who need. Watching the sheer joy on people's faces in receiving a blessing right in the time they need it, is a gift in itself. We all have been there and learned a lot from these experiences. The act of giving is infinitely more powerful then only receiving.

As A Artist, Show Up = Being A Dedicated Professional In Action

The whole stereotype of how the artists don't show and are unpredictable. Not showing up and or cancelling constantly will bring doubt in how serious you are. No one wants to be around flaky people in building relationships. In you not showing up the time agreed upon it makes the whole art world look bad even though, there are very dedicated artists across the world. With work and dedication others will see it over time in developing trust. If you are constantly start/stop all the time, it shows you are not serious in their own eyes. Doing the start/stop reflects how you see your own business.

Ask yourself, Do you have a mission to propel you forward no matter what comes your way? If you are only here for the trends, you will be out of business just like all of the other entrepreneurs. The whole imagery of starving artist is even more prevailant in the entreprenuers/business owners. More people need think about this instead of only a small section when the questions need to be asked on a wider scale.

No matter what mission you have, prove it to yourself and potiential clients you are here for the long haul. To be seen as an asset for the global community.

Celebrating Life's Moments

Today is my grandpa's birthday. He turned 92 today. I bought a handmade cake from a local bakery. I wanted to make sure I bring the best cake I could since we don't know how long he will be alive. Yes, he is in great health. Yes, we all have regrets in wishing we spent more time with family. In the end of life there is nothing you can do to bring back that time. The respect of your own choices is what it has to be in order to have closure.

Focus on the happiest times of your life and lessons being learned. Being in euphoria brings your energy to the next level instead of focusing on the most painful. Although there is value in seeing your most painful moments in your life, why not bring happiness to yourself by magnifying them to others.

The Flaws In The Museums And Artists

With many museums, I see many artists unknown and their story either not there or made up. The aspect of the art museums is fact of preserving the art for the next generation. The forgotten stories of the artists makes the art without a guiding foundation. I understand the aspect of a collector in making their own stories with the art, however, I feel without the leading story with the art going down in value

.I have talked to many people who work at the museums. They said the whole description by the art is made up by the curators and the majority doesn't flow with the art. I say there must be a change in the art world. We need to create a better way to record the stories from the artists to go together along in their art. So no matter what generation they are in, their story is preserved for the coming generations.

In having no documentation, I see it as a disrespect to the artist's legacy. The artists spend countless of hours working on and developing the art in which the time will never come back and then having their story not be preserved is an insult to the dedication of creating art for their lifetime. As if you are the artist, in their own shoes. Wouldn't you want what you put so much effort and work into what you have made be respected and preserved beyond your lifetime in celebrating what you have brought to society to enjoy?

The Symbols From Your Childhood

Art to the average person is seen as foreign. Relating your childhood memories to vehicles, toys, tools to art is a way to connect with some of the greatest times in your life.. It is the nostalgia surrounding what means the most to you. The sentiment of the happiest times and forseeing your future as bright through expression filled experiences. It is a freeing of the mind in all aspects.

Art can represent the life you seek every day and or the perception you have. The art is the extention of each individual style, signature, and expresson they want to bring others into in being apart of. I am here to bridge the gap and invite those with an open mind to embrace the ideas and concepts I bring.

A piece called Blazing Sun is about the power we have within ourselves in letting our light emit from within. The Blazing Sun is so powerful, bright, high energy, and all caputuring in its essence. This piece was purchased for an office by a family member of the guggenheim. I am glad to be a part of this life and all who see the work in the office. He is a great man and will continue be there to create high value.

Use Your Trauma To Heal Others

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.

You Can 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 Lives What You Are Going Through

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 The 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 Micheal 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.