As some of you know, we recently took a nice long impromptu trip to explore the country, see an eclipse, and visit family. A necessity for anyone that is wondering what this whole life thing is about. It’s also for anyone that wants to throw caution to the wind and lose their mind.
Now, I know, I know… why would anyone want to lose their mind?
Well, think about it, when you get stressed out, where does it usually take place? When you are missing something in the moment, because your mind is thinking about your bank statement, where does that take place?
Why do you think people meditate? it’s the best way to train yourself how to shut off your brain and pay attention to what is around you.
I’ll be honest with you, I look forward to times in my life where I am completely out of my mind and enveloped in the moment. Creating art does that for me, taking walks in nature, sitting by a bonfire, star gazing, singing and dancing like a ridiculous buffoon, plus anything else that makes me lose a sense of time.
I focus on that when I’m creating, every piece is my attempt to slow time down and pull the viewer out of their mind and into the moment. To lose themselves in my art, to give them a breather so they can come back from it without the mass jumble of thoughts that preoccupy busy lives.
Well, that’s what I’m attempting, along with giving a sense of empowerment, happiness, and a general sense of well being. I like challenges :). I believe happiness is a result of just taking a break every once in a while and letting our minds go. Well, it’s just a thought.
I’ll leave you with this, stare at this for a while and go out of your mind.
Stay awesome!
-Rafi
I totally get what you mean. I recently discovered a love for painting, but I paint on rocks. I started out giving them away for free and now I’m making them to sell. I have a stressful full time job and as soon as the weekend comes, I’m sitting at my art table painting rocks. I had the summer off and painted rocks every day. It was the best summer I ever had! People keep telling me I should paint on other things like shells, and canvas, and wood and even tires! I found that rocks are the perfect canvas for me. They are natural. I can hold them and turn them and draw natural energy from them. Many times they “tell” me what they should be. I love your trees and your birds and your sea creatures, your videos and everything about your outlook on life. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you. <3