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Artsy Motorcycle Painting
However, it is not always that way. You can manage to paint your
bike. In fact, if you are planning to do it in the near future,
here are the things that you need to consider. First, the color
of the motorcycle - what color do you want? There is...
Being John Malkovich
A quintessential loser, an out-of-job puppeteer, is hired by a firm, whose offices are ensconced in a half floor (literally. The ceiling is about a metre high, reminiscent of Taniel's hallucinatory Alice in Wonderland illustrations). By sheer...
Creating the Right Skin Texture
Making 3D imagery more lifelike/realistic in Photoshop need custom brushes that, as much as possible, conjure up skin texture like the look of body hair, the skin’s surface and it’s structure. Thanks to the continuous creations of custom brushes...
Get Over Your Resistance to Sales
I have found that there are two best ways to eliminate your fear or resistance to sales. First, become so familiar with your product/service and any objections that might surface, that you simply can’t be flustered during a sales call. Second,...
Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques
Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a
thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency.
This versatility opens the door to a number of different
painting techniques.
My personal preference is to begin...
Online Guru or Scam Artist: How Can You Tell?
You want to start your own online business. You want the financial independence from corporate America. You want to pursue your dreams. You need help. Who do you call? Unfortunately, as the web has grown so have the undesirable elements too. The...
Piano Teachers - What's Wrong with Them?
Most of us like to use what we learn right away. So why is it that most piano teachers tell you you can't really play music until you learn 2 years of theory or more? What hogwash! If I had to wait that long before I could launch into my own...
Shih Tzu - Empress Dowager - Patroness Of The Palace Dog The Shih Tzu
There is evidence that Maltese type dogs were present in China
as early as 8000 B.C. Maltese are white. It is very likely these
white Maltese type dogs were interbred in Tibet with Tibetan
Terriers to produce the Lhasa Apso type temple dogs....
Starting a Home Craft Business: Cashing in on your Artistic and Creative Skills!
How can one forget the craft classes at school? You must have
enjoyed putting together colorful pieces of paper and varied
craft stuffs to give form to dolls, teddy bears, boats, aero
planes, flowers and so on. Have you ever considered...
The Beauty of an Abstract Painting
The art of abstract painting began a very long time ago. Artists began this art several hundred years ago. In fact, you have probably seen some of the more famous abstract paintings before. You may recall a famous abstract painting created by Van...
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Ode to A Spoon
"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you
have." --Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel (1907-1990)
I have to admit it, I love spoons. I love their round shape. I
love their cheerful shine. I love how perfectly they fit into
your mouth when you eat something smooth like ice cream or
pudding or even when you eat something tummy warming like hot
soup.
I love spoons because they are functional as well as beautiful.
Eating breakfast cereal just wouldn't be the same experience
without them. I enjoy using them very much and always opt for a
small, round, silvery spoon anytime it makes sense.
One day, my husband came upon me silently admiring a beautiful
sugar spoon from our new 'fancy' silverware collection. I was
thrilled with how the bottom of it was artfully shaped like a
sea shell. He thought I was nuts.
I realized I feel this way about lots of object in my world. I
admire platters, vases, paintings, rugs, blankets, curtains, you
name it. Am I materialistic? I suppose on a certain level I am.
Here's my philosophy on stuff: I take great pleasure in
appreciating the personal possessions that grace my life.
I have profound gratitude for the convenient services my
belongings regularly provide me. I even thank them occasionally
(when no one is around). I really do appreciate all they do for
me and recognize that I could just as easily not have the
privilege of their presence in my life.
Along those lines, I make efforts to use them. I no longer horde
my favorite things in a closet only taking them out once or
twice a year, living in fear of their potential demise. These
are beautiful objects! Who am I to hide their splendor from
view? They deserve every opportunity to be appreciated.
Should something
meet an untimely end, I am sad. But I also
thank them for their loyal service for as long as they existed,
and use their passing as an opportunity to bring another
beautiful, dutiful item into service.
Now, having said this, I do not purchase $1000 spoons or $500
ceramic vases. If one is prepared to replace broken items one
must be operating with one's own financial comfort zone.
However, ask yourself: would you rather own an expensive item
that you rarely enjoy or own something within your financial
means that you enhances your life days on end?
I am offering, I suppose, a slightly different view of
materialism. It's a different way of looking at the objects in
your world, one where you have a mutually beneficial
relationship with them.
I know, you're thinking, "she's really gone off the deep end
this time." But honestly, this perspective encourages you to
notice the beauty surrounding you and the conveniences you enjoy
and be grateful for them. This in turn brings positive feelings
into your life, what I call Material Contentment.
The next time you eat with a nice spoon or sit on a soft sofa,
take a moment to realize how lucky you are to be the guardian of
such an object. Has it been loyal in service to you? Have you
shown it respect and admiration in return?
Today is a great day to start talking to inanimate objects. Why
not begin by saying "Thanks" to your favorite piece of
silverware?
About the Author
Deirdre Maigread McEachern is an experienced writer, speaker and personal coach who works one-on-one to help her clients find their ideal career and create more balance in their lives. You can contact Deirdre at 207-439-4280, deirdre@vip-coaching.com or sign up for her free e-newsletter at www.vip-coaching.com/news.
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