Dear Friends,
Connections between people are more obvious than ever before in
history. Virtual-world relationships on sites like Facebook and
LinkedIn are blurring the external boundaries between
our work, social and family selves. The boundaries between the
different worlds we pass through during the course of our day
and the different personas we may inhabit are now permeable.
How do we keep centered, balanced and creative when the world
around us is increasingly changeable?
Keeping the connections between eyes, hands and heart open
requires practice. Meditation is one of the tools I use to keep
the connections open within myself, therefore staying
centered. A form of meditation, sketching is a fabulous
way to stay in the present moment as it requires all of my
attention. As my mind travels, my pen follows. My sketchbook is
one way I connect with myself and the world around me.
Drawing keeps me on track, both in my creative work and in my
life. There is no separation.
Accessing deeper meaning doesn't have
to be something that happens only in specials places or at
special times. It's available to us 24/7 in all of our choices.
I recently wrote a blog entry titled Authentic Color Vs. Color Trends that
explores using the process of choosing colors for your home as
a self-development practice.
Because we are creators, being connected is crucial. The
fossil fueled motor and this boon (along with other factors)
has led to global climate change, possibly humankind's biggest
global challenge. At this time in history
it is especially
important that each of us are aware of our part in creating our
small piece of the world and how those pieces interconnect with
others.
Live Happy,
Cristina
Note: I drew these ink drawings during a belly dance event. These drawings of belly dancers are ball point pen on 3" x 5" paper. Completed in about 5 minutes or so (as long as the dance lasted), they are representations of my visceral response to the movements and beauties of the dance and dancers. Though this sketch was 5 minutes, I've been sketching for over 30 years. What you're seeing in each sketch is the refinement of my ability to create an image that relates my experience along with leaving open-to-view the paths my mind took during the drawing/meditation. See how my love of movement influences my paintings on my site at www.CristinaAcosta.com
