ART DEVELOPS
Now and plans for the future.
and much much APPRECIATION.
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Lately how I view my work and others has been greatly influenced by a very experienced and talented artist. You could say because of the way my art has moved him I too have been moved. His eye and understanding for my work is something I believe is personal to him. I am honored. However, in listening to him and feeling some of what he conveys to me in his eloquent and precise language, I seem to feel parts of me that either lay dormant or were never quite developed as an artist, opening up.
Some of the pieces he has gravitated towards and seems to enjoy are works that were created when I was figuratively speaking, being born again. This birthing took place when I finally decided to visit my brother in Kauai and get out of my home for a while, swim in the ocean upon rising and also before I slept at night.
Before that I was pretty much resigned to staying as much as possible inside my home. In the months at home I discovered my art and my writing by just ‘doing’ it everyday. At least 10 hours per day I spent writing and creating art. This discipline is something I had desired all my life, but until I ‘lost it all’ so to speak, I never allowed myself the space nor the time to sit and write and do art on a daily basis.
Well I do now. And I specifically asked the Universe to garner me a job where I could continue to at least have 4 solid days where working on art, writing and developing my communication skills as an artist were part of the deal. My belief in the Law of Attraction gets stronger every day as I got that job.
Funny thing is when I started to write this piece, I started to write about what felt like death and some of the very low points I experienced in the past year. I kept deleting. I do not know if I will ever go extensively into that darkness as a means of conveying how to live NOW, but it has become more apparent for me that to start most of my work and conversation from where I am NOW.. feels so good.
This writing today is a statement of appreciation for the NOW of my life and the people in it that seem to be a catalyst for my present day wonder and Joy. It is as if my work transforms daily right before my eyes as does work I have done in the past.
I have taken the liberty of changing some of the titles of my work (past) that will allow me to use them in a more cohesive manner in the books I am working on.
The Elevator Series.. How To Live Book One, is a collection of my Art, writings, and poems, but more important will contain short vignette/stories on what it is like to seek the answers to the big questions (at least the ones I asked in my lifetime) that living seems to create for us. From India to Alaska where I gutted fish for a living with the Natives, surviving on moose for the season (that I shot by the way) and coming round to this moment in time where I can honestly say Life has NEVER.. been Better!!
I feel this journey has been an amazing one and well worth writing about. But it is where I am NOW that thrills me most. As I embrace the teachings of the Law of Attraction my life gets easier because I am truly learning .. ‘Ask and It is Given’.
Much Love and Appreciation to my fellow Artist and friends.
Linaji
Xox
Gregory John O...
Nice read Iinaji. I wish I could get back to Now more often. It is so important and the only place we “live”. Glad you got inspired. Love your work…... I need to learn your disipline for work..
linaji replied
I just kept asking.. hey.. I want to work on my stuff everyday.. and then I got hit.. but in the end it took what it took and I feel blessed as in knowing this site and people like you Gregory..xox
nkbellani
Well appreciate your writing Linaji, now say…
Jai Aumm
7 times and go to sleep…
but…how did you know, I do this..
linaji replied
Kumarji.. .such a kind goodnight.. I am so tired.. and you are so wonderful.. Jai Aumm.. x 7 I shall do!!
Gregory John O...
I agree Iinaji. This site has given me so much encouragement just to keep at it, and the inspiration gained from others’ work and comments is wonderful !! xoxox
linaji replied
xoxo good morning to ya!
dawndavies
how fabulous this is of yours is, so wonderful how this site has made us all look into ourselves and want better things, and by doing that full peace is ours to use, well done linaji,dawnx
linaji replied
I remember you Dawnie.. you and I both unsure..now look at us!! xoxooxoxxoxoxoxox
ChristineBetts
fabulous message (and one that I should tattoo on my eyelids so I can read it first thing in the morning and last thing at night!!) ASK and it is Given!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
linaji replied
Yes Christine..I have added you to my watchlist.. your vibe and your work …incredible!
izzybeth
Bless you.
linaji replied
Hi Sweet Izzy.. only gets better!!! sending hugs…xoxo
Jan Landers
thank you for your continual sharing of this wonderful journey, linaji….a pleasure and blessing to be along for this ride…..
linaji replied
I really appreciate you janb.. really I do. this was a step for me it seems to sit and write out my vision and how I feel. It also kept me in the present moment without going back and regergitating on how I got here. I am trying a style of writing that is new.. the NOW KIND.. tee hee.. still trying to get my childrens book in order.. I am knowing that when the time comes I will know what works..I have a set up with the book but still ideas come and I just let the Universe know I am joyful now in the waiting.. xoxoxoxo Love Love you!
onecent
this is a FANTASTIC site which I could not survive without!!! the talent, the friends, the love, the excouragement!!!! you my dear are one of the BIG influences in your talents!!!! keep up the terrific work my dear friend!!
linaji replied
Hey you OneCent!! love it!! Your so right Dennis.. sending you a morning hug.. well morning in my parts.. xoxo
onecent
well, still morning here in oregon too!!!
lucin
Another connection. We go annually to Kauai. Leave March 28th for another visit. I will try and find some the energy that you spilled and left there. :) In reading this piece, the thing that comes to mind is that life is not wasted on you. To my mind, the greatest of accomplishments.
linaji replied
I have always felt a soul connection with you.. and I am humbled and feel the same towards you my friend. It always.. and I mean always thrills me to see your red icon on my screeen and weather it is to view another creation from your daily treasures or to smile and take to heart your lovely comments, I feel you and I indeed must have been, well.. perhaps connected from lives before. thank you so very much… xox
dawndavies
its amazing linaji hehe and i love it, as you know i am back doing my archery and guess what all the time i am shooting i think I could be taking it easy being on rb hehe dawnx
linaji replied
tee hee.. you stick with it.. I too feel the same when I am out.. that is why I invested in an iphone.. shushhh don’t tell anyone!! It is almost as if I am connected 24/7…YIKES!!
Judi Taylor
What can I say to this … except
I love you, Lina.
linaji replied
Sista.. your incredible.. and I love you too ..so very much.xox
RosaCobos
Dear one…
All I can say.. is that the Law of Attraction functions as it seem to function… i am here, in my own acorn soul… trying to get attracted by you.. and that my goals, that i do not know will be achieved by twisted sotries.. as it is how I usually get something new entering into my Life.
I do not travel, so I am in the antipodes of your life.. but that of travelling is spacing the dimensions where the vehicle marchs with organic fuel or not… I travel with you and many others… and hope to be as close and mind directed as to not to be lost by the dark side of my “moon”.
Thanky Lina….
I am glad for you… so I may be be for me too…
(communicating vases you know…)
Rosa
linaji replied
ROSA.. you and I go wayyyyyyyyy back.. I know it. I have met so much of my Soul family here.. but you and I??? SISTERS.. AND not always close but totally in love with one another.. I feel such a presence and appreciation for you here in my life. your carress is important to me.. I desire your hugs and kisses.. and I feel good when I see you here. Your insite is incredible and your smile I do not want to do without.. So your with me always.. I will maybe come to Spain.. I belong in that LUSH AND SEXY PLACE!!!!
XOXOXO
Nala
How nice and true and happy that you find you are influenced by others in the way they are or do , , , so you just keep doing what you do as its from your heart that this comes and does not mater how much people r things influenced you , , its your thoughts and eye that gives us what we see , , , keep at it , , , love it
linaji replied
Oh Alan.. that is true.. but I can’t help it.. even your duck series gave me ideas.. they blossom here like we do!! your wonderful!
Nala
Well i am happy they helped you to do something and feel good , , will do more soon have fun and keep us smiling
linaji replied
xoxo will do!! smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
dawndavies
lol lucky girl hehe dawnxx
Keith Reesor
Linaji, NOW is a Great place to be!! As it is truly the only place we ARE!!
You can remember the past, but do not dwell there. You can plan for and think about the future, but do not worry about what may never be!! It is wasted time!! Live in the NOW and feel the NOW!! :)
linaji replied
So very very right you are.. I feel your vibe Keith. your fresh and true.. and I thank you for this support.. I feel so good in the NOW.. OXOXOXO
lucin
Likewise. :)
Sally Omar
You my sweet Lina are a pleasure…your art and writings never fail to touch my heart, draw
pictures for me and sing me a song…I am so happy our paths crossed and we are traveling
this road…Love You!!!! Sally xoxoxoxoox
linaji replied
You my friend are a miracle.. so full of love and time.. I do not know how you do it.. I am honored to know you and just be on the frindge of what is becoming one of the best groups here.. Bravo and sending you so much love. xox
gabryshak
i just have a moment, but i wanted to comment, and just say~ keep askin, keep followin your heart woman! and thank the universe for more people like the one who has helped you in your heART ♥t
linaji replied
It is such a pleasure to have your input gabryshak.. thanks so much for the encouragement!!
Larasolnishko
I have a thought…posibly a loneliness brings us all togeter. In the nature of human beeing is to share with close souls our thoughts, desires and creativity. I am still coming here, on red bubble, because i found edentical soul as my own and happy for your engaigement with all art forms Lina.
linaji replied
This I love with you…sharing this incredible amazing journey.. checking in to say hello and feeling one another all along the way.. xoxoxo
coffeetea
Great artisit of you! with much Productivity of Decent works !! congrats. susan