Thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation for all my blessings and my challenges.
I think the painting, “Krissy’s Roses”, brightens the front door and highlights my thankfulness.
Hang something unexpected on your door to brighten someone’s day.
Courage
There is so much courage in the world today. I am amazed. My small contribution is creating every day. I am a maker. I’m trying to be part of the solution not part of the problem.
Simplicity
Slow down, Be Mindful, Take a Breath … These all remind me to enjoy the simplicity all around me that gets lost in the daily hubbub.
Delight
Today’s intention is delight. I do “take great pleasure” in patterns. Color and pattern are the mainstays of my art.
Beauty
Today’s intention is beauty. I took this picture yesterday. Today I’m going to keep my eyes open to all the beauty around me.
Breathe
Today’s intention is breathe. It’s such a simple tool and one I forget to use so often. Every morning I do a short, gentle yoga practice. I have a place for a painting on the wall behind me and I’ve started hanging a “work in progress” or “is this finished” painting there to get a different perspective. Looking at something upside down while breathing has helped calm my inner critic. I been able to resolve those pesky issues using this tool.
Empathy
Today’s intention is empathy. I think I’m feeling it much more with the big world. I need to remember to feel it with my daily, immediate world.
Barbara Bergsten - Artist 