need to know how it’s all going to turn out. At times it feels like the painting is painting itself, and I am merely carrying out the sacred creative deed. Releasing grandiose goals and comparisons to others frees the simple innocence of our creative spark to show up as is; to be exactly who we are now. No matter how long we have been away from our creative expression, like a faithful dog it is ever-ready and eager for our return and attention. Creativity gushes with the welcoming arms of spa- cious unconditional acceptance. Though the tools and attitudes I have shared require practice, patience and perseverance, the willing- ness to begin fans the flame within, just by opening the door.
Give Your Unique Gift to the World
We each carry a unique creative thumbprint; like snowflakes, we manifest in a multitude of expressions. To love ours into being is not only a tremendous gift to ourselves, but adds to the collective harmony and peace of our planet.
In closing I offer a beautiful and fitting quote by Martha Graham.
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is trans- lated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium, and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to stay open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open!”
Elisabeth Moss BFA, Certified Expressive Art Facilitator, offers Expres- sive Art Workshops and Groups, Individual Creative Coaching, and Paintings and Commissions. For a schedule of upcoming creativity groups and workshops and current art exhibits please visit www.
elisabethmoss.com. For more information write to elisabethmossart@
gmail.com or call 860-550-0882. See ad on page 27.
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When Is It Time To Get Help At Home? When is it time to get home care assistance? How do I make that
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Listen to the messages and always act from a place of love and concern
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