My sister sent this to me, and I just love it!
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. 4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish.. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?The lesson:The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the
most credentials, the most money...or the most awards.They simply are the ones who care the most
''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!" - Charles Schultz
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Meditation on the Tides and Identity
With Uranus (the planet of individuation and authenticity) about to make a station (stand still for a moment before it goes direct again, and rock all of our boats) I find that I think about de-conditioning from the known - a lot. What is my authentic path? Am I on it? Have I strayed? Do I need a course correction? Cause, I know, Uranus will invite my biography into alignment, whether I like it or not.
So, this morning it was no surprise that Dave started to talk about Mother Divine and the tides - the energy of all that is flowing within us - and we wondered what is authentic expression given that we are both the observer of the tides and the expression of the tides?
Dave then wrote out this beautiful meditation to ponder that I had to share with you - what a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving. Sitting in the lap of the source and expressing that truth. Enjoy.
So, this morning it was no surprise that Dave started to talk about Mother Divine and the tides - the energy of all that is flowing within us - and we wondered what is authentic expression given that we are both the observer of the tides and the expression of the tides?
Dave then wrote out this beautiful meditation to ponder that I had to share with you - what a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving. Sitting in the lap of the source and expressing that truth. Enjoy.
Meditation on Identity and its Source
The source of all manifestation is the Tides.
On earth, between the Sun and Moon the Tides ever flow.
There is a dimension of Reality prior to the Tides, but if we talk of anything that can be experienced and retained in memory….we are speaking of that which the Tides gave rise to.
Our personality is an expression of the Tides of consciousness ebbing and flowing.
Let them flow authentically. It all happens automatically, rightly understood.
We should get out of their way, witness their motion.
There is a body, personality, mind and heart….there are memories, habits and reflexive mental and emotional states….yet these are not our essential nature.
All of these exist within time and space, yet belong to the fabric of Space itself.
We can witness the flow of energy and creativity….let the mind, heart and senses be the conduits of their expressions.
Our ultimate nature, our essence makes the Tides possible.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Divinity of Beauty, Necessity of Decay
I've got the curatorial yearnings again this season.
I've decide to curate a new show for Schaller + Jaquish Art Projects. It will be an online show "divinity of beauty, necessity of decay".
I am looking for interns and looking for artists.
interns: If you would like to help out on the show, and be mentored in curatorial processes - learn how to put a show together, curate, market, PR - let me know.
artists: As an artist, f you are interested in being put on the mailing list for a prospectus, and submit work for consideration, let me know.
And yes, you can be both.
I've decide to curate a new show for Schaller + Jaquish Art Projects. It will be an online show "divinity of beauty, necessity of decay".
I am looking for interns and looking for artists.
interns: If you would like to help out on the show, and be mentored in curatorial processes - learn how to put a show together, curate, market, PR - let me know.
artists: As an artist, f you are interested in being put on the mailing list for a prospectus, and submit work for consideration, let me know.
And yes, you can be both.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Coffee and conversation was great!
Woke up at 6:00 am and meditated to the sun rise - it was the best birthday morning.
Then met up with 7 brave souls who came out on an NYC morning at 8am (ish) to talk about art, life and share a cup of coffee and a croissant. It was sweet, a fabulous way to start the day. Just talking. Just sharing. Simple, human, connection.
Nice change from artists drinking and competing over crap. Instead of "what about me" it was "what about you".
I'm not a great photographer (or even a good one) but I wanted to share a wonderful happening- artists talking about things that mattered to them, over a cup of coffee. What could be bad?
Then met up with 7 brave souls who came out on an NYC morning at 8am (ish) to talk about art, life and share a cup of coffee and a croissant. It was sweet, a fabulous way to start the day. Just talking. Just sharing. Simple, human, connection.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Creatives meet for coffee and conversation on 10/22
It's a plan - join Adam Doyle (www.adamsdoyle.com)and myself for a likemind.us coffee and conversation get together.
Wake up early and come to 132 West 23rd street between 8am - 9:00 am on Friday October 22nd, and meet other creatives - artists of all kinds are welcome for conversation.
You can bring a business card, or a promo card, or a smile (all three are good too). Buy a coffee and hang out and talk to people you may have never met before, and build/expand your community.
I'll bring the name tags which you can fill out when you arrive. The only requirement is that you support Madeliene's Patisserie and buy a coffee or tea.
It'll be lovely - and all are invited.
P.S. it's my birthday - 52 years around the sun, and I couldn't think of a nicer way to start the day.
Wake up early and come to 132 West 23rd street between 8am - 9:00 am on Friday October 22nd, and meet other creatives - artists of all kinds are welcome for conversation.
You can bring a business card, or a promo card, or a smile (all three are good too). Buy a coffee and hang out and talk to people you may have never met before, and build/expand your community.
I'll bring the name tags which you can fill out when you arrive. The only requirement is that you support Madeliene's Patisserie and buy a coffee or tea.
It'll be lovely - and all are invited.
P.S. it's my birthday - 52 years around the sun, and I couldn't think of a nicer way to start the day.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Like minded
I was reading the other day about Noah Brier, and a group he founded called Likemind, where creative people in cities around the world get together for an early coffee before the work day begins to talk, share, stay in touch. It's grown to thousands of creative people. Think about that - it's awesome.
Why don't we - the alternative art and spirit folk do that? Maybe because we don't get up early, or designers and marketers understand that they need each other, they hire each other and fine artists don't quite get it. Well time to get it. Time to reframe it. Don't you think?
And not in a what's in it for me mode - or how do we turn this into the next big thing mode, or the what about me, what about me, what about me refrain. I guess I'm looking to encourage and inspire perhaps an inclusive vs exclusive art mind, that is open, respect based, honestly community sourced, and builds business appreciation inherently in its structure.
Who wants to meet for coffee?
Check out this site http://likemind.us
Why don't we - the alternative art and spirit folk do that? Maybe because we don't get up early, or designers and marketers understand that they need each other, they hire each other and fine artists don't quite get it. Well time to get it. Time to reframe it. Don't you think?
And not in a what's in it for me mode - or how do we turn this into the next big thing mode, or the what about me, what about me, what about me refrain. I guess I'm looking to encourage and inspire perhaps an inclusive vs exclusive art mind, that is open, respect based, honestly community sourced, and builds business appreciation inherently in its structure.
Who wants to meet for coffee?
Check out this site http://likemind.us
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Monkey Within
Every person has a creative myth that lives inside them, its a destination and a journey, and it is always unique. That's what I love about narrative, and pictures, images of all kinds, it's the story.
I like being intrigued by the stories around me, others stories always invite resonance within me. Sometimes it connects sometimes not, but I find if the artist or writer is authentic, does not hide but reveals - I'm usually touched. And that's the point, isn't it? I don't think it matters if the symbols used to tell a story are obscure or linear - the essence is communicated when done "right".
We each have our own symbol system that we use to tell our story, and more times than not its a mythic journey that we are compelled to tell and follow. That is what is so interesting about the human dilemma. We are all ONE and not, at the same time. A combination of carbon and hydrogen plus consciousness. Fascinating.
Then the individual metaphors take shape and we are living a dharmic karmic passion play. We see it in our work we see it in our lives. Don't you find that fascinating?
Sometimes the metaphors are sign posts, our teachers and our tricksters based on our level of awareness. I sometimes image it as a monkey who lives in the back of head, fighting for my heart and minds attention. Follow me follow me says the monkey, trickster or teacher?
That's why I love meditation, visualization and astrological study. These processes help me illuminate the symbols in my work and that I live out in my life, in truth - I believe it is really the monkey within that compels the life story to unfold.
And talk. And dance. The law of detachment asks us to be the knowing, the knower and the known simultaneously. I find that inspiring, and through focused breath and intention I unfold the teacher within and uncover myself in the symbols. That is the heart of my art work and my teaching practice.
And ideally, I can learn to laugh at the monkey or with him as the case may be. Cause the monkey within - is me.
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Evolutionary Astrology Class starts on Thursday, September 30th - email me at rhonda.schaller@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the "monkey" journey.
I like being intrigued by the stories around me, others stories always invite resonance within me. Sometimes it connects sometimes not, but I find if the artist or writer is authentic, does not hide but reveals - I'm usually touched. And that's the point, isn't it? I don't think it matters if the symbols used to tell a story are obscure or linear - the essence is communicated when done "right".
We each have our own symbol system that we use to tell our story, and more times than not its a mythic journey that we are compelled to tell and follow. That is what is so interesting about the human dilemma. We are all ONE and not, at the same time. A combination of carbon and hydrogen plus consciousness. Fascinating.
Then the individual metaphors take shape and we are living a dharmic karmic passion play. We see it in our work we see it in our lives. Don't you find that fascinating?
Sometimes the metaphors are sign posts, our teachers and our tricksters based on our level of awareness. I sometimes image it as a monkey who lives in the back of head, fighting for my heart and minds attention. Follow me follow me says the monkey, trickster or teacher?
That's why I love meditation, visualization and astrological study. These processes help me illuminate the symbols in my work and that I live out in my life, in truth - I believe it is really the monkey within that compels the life story to unfold.
And talk. And dance. The law of detachment asks us to be the knowing, the knower and the known simultaneously. I find that inspiring, and through focused breath and intention I unfold the teacher within and uncover myself in the symbols. That is the heart of my art work and my teaching practice.
And ideally, I can learn to laugh at the monkey or with him as the case may be. Cause the monkey within - is me.
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Evolutionary Astrology Class starts on Thursday, September 30th - email me at rhonda.schaller@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the "monkey" journey.
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