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Simple Keys to Living Your Life As Art

Uncover your natural artist within with these simple shifts. 


The most incredible artists have a passion for making their art.


They enjoy the process and simply allow something to emerge from their inner creative nature.


We all have passion available to us, but many aren’t connected to it at all. By simply making our inner life a priority and allowing enough attention to discover and develop it, we can connect with our creative energy more deeply than ever before. 


Be aware. Everything you do is already creating. Even when you drive along the freeway. Start with realizing you already are an artist and allow everything you do to be a part of your art form. Create your life in your ideal ways. Keep your eyes open and pay attention to the mysteries and miracles before you every day. It is a great opportunity that you have to be aware of this and consciously create each action as a deliberate work of art. 


Enjoy the dance of it all. When you drink water, why not drink it happily and give thanks for the replenishment to your body rather than dreading the plain taste. It creates a much more fun experience to have this type of open-minded attitude and appreciation for the events you experience in life. 


Develop your inner artist. Begin by uncovering the innate talents you have. Have an open mind and be gentle with yourself. Explore what you are attracted to and continuously nurture yourself in these areas. Take your creative projects to new levels. Educate yourself, look for new opportunities, and connect with others who have the same interests. 


Stay on top of it. Make it a priority to check in with yourself each week. Give yourself this space to integrate everything going on in your life. Follow up on goals, sync with current things going on, look at present opportunities, and allow time to refresh again. Connect with various parts of yourself, what you want to do, and connect them. Consciously create your ultimate dance with time. Make sure those you are dancing with are enhancing to your experience, rather than draining it. Keep mentors close and be a mentor to those you can.

by Danielle Crume © 2012





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Originally Posted 2/4/09. Refreshed 2012.

 

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