Today is the last day.
My deepest joy this day is all of you, my readers who have shared this journey with me. It means more than you know. Thank you so much for stopping by and reading, and commenting.
Love and peace to you.
topiary cats
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Day 27 Joy
Once again, my joy for today is great friends. I had such a great evening tonight- my friend hosted dinner and had all kinds of fun things for fondue. It was so elegant. Tomorrow is the very last day of Soul Coaching! Wow!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Day 26 Joy
Today's joy is a miracle. Something I have been wanting to happen for four years. Someone is agreeable to some legal stuff that frees everyone concerned from things that don't benefit anyone.
Also, free lunch (again) at a very nice Japanese restaurant.
Also, free lunch (again) at a very nice Japanese restaurant.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Day 25 Joy
SNOW!!!!!!!!!!
I tried to get a pic of it, you can't see it too well but i promise it is pretty.
I tried to get a pic of it, you can't see it too well but i promise it is pretty.
Day 24 Joy
Gratitude is joy- even if life isn't going exacclythe way we'd like or expect, there is still so much to be deeply thankful for. Going to that place of deep gratitude is such a joyful thing- and best of all, it is always accessible!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Day 23 Joy
Joy is inspiration and insight from others' stories.
I just finished Eyvind Earle's autobiography, and it was amazing. Lots of things to think about.
I just finished Eyvind Earle's autobiography, and it was amazing. Lots of things to think about.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Day 22 Joy
This morning Daya was painting while i was getting ready from work. Usually she paints people out of her head, portraits of me and herself, or colors pictures in.
But today, completely on her own with no guidance from me, she decided to draw from life!! She painted her paint water cup. :)
Tonight i spent a half hour playing with my new pan pastels. It's been years since I've worked with pastels! They are fun (but dusty).
But today, completely on her own with no guidance from me, she decided to draw from life!! She painted her paint water cup. :)
Tonight i spent a half hour playing with my new pan pastels. It's been years since I've worked with pastels! They are fun (but dusty).
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Day 21 Joy
Today's joy is color! (and new art supplies!)
I've been wanting to try pan pastels, so I got some. They are so pretty and handle so well. Oils will always be my love number one but these might become a solid second.
I can't believe there is only one more week in Soul Coaching...it's been so extremely relevant and insightful, once again.
I've been wanting to try pan pastels, so I got some. They are so pretty and handle so well. Oils will always be my love number one but these might become a solid second.
I can't believe there is only one more week in Soul Coaching...it's been so extremely relevant and insightful, once again.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Day 20 Joy
Today's joy is friendship. I am the kind of person who has a few close friends rather than a wide circle of acquaintances.
I always appreciate and value friendship very deeply...especially because I spent many school years without many friends.
My friends rock and I am so blessed to have them in my life.
I always appreciate and value friendship very deeply...especially because I spent many school years without many friends.
My friends rock and I am so blessed to have them in my life.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Day 19 Joy
Today's joy is giving- specifically, giving blood.
Needles scare me very very much but I still do it because it's so important.
Please give blood!!
It's somwhow fitting that the focus in Soul Coaching today is about facing our own death, and the blood drive at work was today. I hope my blood helps someone.
And even though my blood type is B Negative, I really advocate being a positive person, even when I don't particularly feel like it. This Be Positive junk is hard work- but worth it.
This joy journal has been really helpful the past few weeks, because I have been feeling blah, have had some rough days, and overall have not been feeling particularly joyful- but this is helping me balance my perspective.
Needles scare me very very much but I still do it because it's so important.
Please give blood!!
It's somwhow fitting that the focus in Soul Coaching today is about facing our own death, and the blood drive at work was today. I hope my blood helps someone.
And even though my blood type is B Negative, I really advocate being a positive person, even when I don't particularly feel like it. This Be Positive junk is hard work- but worth it.
This joy journal has been really helpful the past few weeks, because I have been feeling blah, have had some rough days, and overall have not been feeling particularly joyful- but this is helping me balance my perspective.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Day 17 Joy
Free Food! It's hard not to feel joyful about free food.
My co-worker and I nabbed an whole entire Bella Vita pizza that was left over from a meeting.
Best of all I didn't even have to go to the meeting!
My co-worker and I nabbed an whole entire Bella Vita pizza that was left over from a meeting.
Best of all I didn't even have to go to the meeting!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Day 16 Joy
I am NOT feeling very joyful today, it's been a rough day.
But every day, no matter how crappy offers joy somewhere, I guess it's a matter of looking for it even if you do feel shitty.
So, um, I'm looking around and back through my day.
Well, i'm pretty healthy so I'm going to feel grateful and joyful about that.
Because I'll happily keep my shitty day rather than exchange it for being sick or in the hospital.
But every day, no matter how crappy offers joy somewhere, I guess it's a matter of looking for it even if you do feel shitty.
So, um, I'm looking around and back through my day.
Well, i'm pretty healthy so I'm going to feel grateful and joyful about that.
Because I'll happily keep my shitty day rather than exchange it for being sick or in the hospital.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Day 15 Joy
Joy is oil paint, fresh air, gardens, and wonderful trees! Combine it all and you get plein air painting.
I got 2 paintings done today in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
I got 2 paintings done today in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Day 12 Joy
Today's joy is the start of a three day weekend.
Though to be honest, while I am making a big effort to focus on the positive, I do not feel joyful today. I have to work all weekend. No other details, since this is not the place to vent about my job.
Though I am grateful to have my job, no question.
Though to be honest, while I am making a big effort to focus on the positive, I do not feel joyful today. I have to work all weekend. No other details, since this is not the place to vent about my job.
Though I am grateful to have my job, no question.
Day 11 Joy
I didn't get qa chance to post yesterday, so I am doing it today. Joy for day 11 is having good co-workers. It makes such a difference when the people around you are friendly and capable.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day 10 Joy
My joy today is the gratitude I feel for being an artistic person. There are so many people who go through life, just going through the motions of everyday existence with no creativity. And then there are a lot of people who wish they were artistic but think they can't be for some reason. (Which isn't true- anyone can do it!)
Having any form of art in one's life is a great gift- a lifetime journey of development, something that is your unique addition to the beauty of the world. Because there's so much crap everywhere, we need balance.
I can't wait to go out painting on Monday! :)
Having any form of art in one's life is a great gift- a lifetime journey of development, something that is your unique addition to the beauty of the world. Because there's so much crap everywhere, we need balance.
I can't wait to go out painting on Monday! :)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 9 Joy
Today's joy is a wonderful relaxing hot bath with almond-scented bubbles and a large salt rock. And candles, of course.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Day 8 Joy
My joyful experience today is the feeling of sticking to goals and accomplishing what I said I would do.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Day 7 Joy
Today I took Daya to the Museum of Natural History because she asked to go. Near the end of the day, we went to the hall of ocean life. Downstairs is a huge area where a giant model of a whale hangs from the ceiling, and a big movie screen plays images of underwater fish, waves, and the beach. It's really relaxing. Daya and I sat together watching the fish and waves.
And...!!! someone had their dog in the museum! Not a seeing eye dog, a smallish shaggy dog. The family pet. I had no idea you could do that. This wasn't the kind of dog that could be carried around in a bag...it was too big for that.
I love the museum of Nat History. We go a lot, and I renewed my membership just so I don't have to wait in the admission line. Sounds sad I know, but it really is worth it.
And...!!! someone had their dog in the museum! Not a seeing eye dog, a smallish shaggy dog. The family pet. I had no idea you could do that. This wasn't the kind of dog that could be carried around in a bag...it was too big for that.
I love the museum of Nat History. We go a lot, and I renewed my membership just so I don't have to wait in the admission line. Sounds sad I know, but it really is worth it.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Day 5 Joy
There are any things to feel joyful about today. First was an early snowfall (it didn't stick). Then the postman delivered a book I have been eagerly awating, just in time for my morning commute. It is a signed copy of Eyvind Earle's autobiography! With illustrations!!
Then I got free lunch again, at a nice restaurant.
But best of all- below freezing temps outside, Daya was asleep before 9pm, and I get to enjoy my homemade-from-scratch Mexican corn tortilla soup.
It is, in a single word, WONDERFUL.
If you were here I'd gladly share.
Then I got free lunch again, at a nice restaurant.
But best of all- below freezing temps outside, Daya was asleep before 9pm, and I get to enjoy my homemade-from-scratch Mexican corn tortilla soup.
It is, in a single word, WONDERFUL.
If you were here I'd gladly share.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Day 2 Joy
I have 2 things for today: unexpected free lunch, and a finished painting.
8x10 oil on panel
8x10 oil on panel
Monday, January 04, 2010
Day 1 Joy
Today is Day 1 of Soul Coaching. Part of the program is keeping a daily Joy Journal, because what we focus on expands.
My joy for today is freshly baked whole wheat bread. I made it late last night, and it was perfect for lunch today. (And tomorrow!) This is a bread I will make often- it is 100% whole wheat, yet is very light and moist. Plus, it fragrances my whole apartment while it bakes, and makes me feel healthy.
My joy for today is freshly baked whole wheat bread. I made it late last night, and it was perfect for lunch today. (And tomorrow!) This is a bread I will make often- it is 100% whole wheat, yet is very light and moist. Plus, it fragrances my whole apartment while it bakes, and makes me feel healthy.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Jan 2010
Well, 2010 is finally here. I wish you all a peaceful and joy-filled year.
My intentions are mostly artistic, and once again I intend to drink a lot of tea. :D
Last year I started the year off with Denise Linn's Soul Coaching program, and I'm doing it again this year, officially starting tomorrow but I did the prep work today.
I got so much out of Soul Coaching last year, and am really looking forward to the positive changes and insights it brings this year.
There are two journals kept during the 28 days of the program- a process journal and a joy journal. The joy journal I have decided to keep here.
The Vasari Paint Angel visited and brought some very nice paint...I had to try it out, so set up a little still life and did a quickie painting, maybe 2 1/2 hours. The candle was a little tough, since I am used to working with (mostly) single pigment paints and the paint set I got were all blends of greys.
8 x 10
oil on panel
My intentions are mostly artistic, and once again I intend to drink a lot of tea. :D
Last year I started the year off with Denise Linn's Soul Coaching program, and I'm doing it again this year, officially starting tomorrow but I did the prep work today.
I got so much out of Soul Coaching last year, and am really looking forward to the positive changes and insights it brings this year.
There are two journals kept during the 28 days of the program- a process journal and a joy journal. The joy journal I have decided to keep here.
The Vasari Paint Angel visited and brought some very nice paint...I had to try it out, so set up a little still life and did a quickie painting, maybe 2 1/2 hours. The candle was a little tough, since I am used to working with (mostly) single pigment paints and the paint set I got were all blends of greys.
8 x 10
oil on panel
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Monday, December 07, 2009
Le Chat Blanc and More Plein Air
Here is a plein air from last Friday in Central Park. Standing in front of a waterfall for three hours is a profoundly enjoyable experience. Plein air painting is difficult- completely different from painting in the studio. I feel like I'm still very much finding my way with it and trying to figure out what the heck I am doing, but the journey sure is fun.
9 x 12 oil on panel
This is Le chat Blanc, a cat painted for the Fort Collins Cat rescue, to be sold at silent auction to raise funds for shelter kitties.
9 x 12 oil on panel
This is Le chat Blanc, a cat painted for the Fort Collins Cat rescue, to be sold at silent auction to raise funds for shelter kitties.
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