When I change one tiny section of a ten meter mural…everything is changed. The rhythm, balance, composition, everything. The same is true for life.
The other day I watched a documentary about Clive James (Australian critic, broadcaster and writer.) Filmed in 1991, London looked like a different world to the one we are inhabiting now. Much less crowded….no one carrying i phones….generally speaking a seemingly more manageable place.
Since 1991 many things have served to change the rhythm, balance and composition of our beautiful world. So much has changed in such a short period. Far too rapidly for we human beings to assimilate in a balanced fashion. Today we find ourselves with leaders who clearly have no understanding of interconnectedness, rhythm, harmony and balance overseeing and governing our collective futures. We wake each day alert to what new form of madness, they have imposed upon us!
Meanwhile, our beautiful world becomes more and more unstable……and mental disease more prevalent in humans of all ages.
So many feel a deep sense of frustration and loss. How can we make a difference? How can we help to bring some form of equilibrium back into our lives…..?
There are ways as individuals we can make small but significant differences…
For the last two evenings, I watched The Choir: featuring Gareth Malone and the inmates of Aylesbury Prison. Not only was it uplifting and moving, it showed how differences can be made. I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t seen this to watch on BBC 2 I Player.
Gareth Malone did more in a short period of time with minimal funding than all of our politicians put together. The power behind Gareth’s work is of course creativity….in his case music.
Anyone who has followed my blog will know that I am constantly talking about creativity being the key to emotional, physical and spiritual well being. In The Choir we see the creative process achieving these goals. And so my friends, at the beginning of a new year and decade, I suggest that everyone find a form of creativity that works for them. Something that calms and heals the mind and body.
Then think of the small ways you can make a difference…….
I found this on FB yesterday.
And of course don’t forget the unseen energy that magical hummingbirds show us.
A Bientôt
Janet
I love your message, your art, so wonderful Janet. Thank you ♥️
Thank you very much Ka…I always appreciate your comments. Wishing you a new year filled with peace, good health and creativity. :)X
Thank you for adding your bit of joy, beauty, and kindness to the world Janet. I will keep adding my bits with words and photos and maybe try some new creative pursuits too. I’d like to think all our actions could sway the balance, but it’s hard to believe with all the madness in the world. Hugs…
Thank you dear Brad….Wishing you a very healthy, peaceful and creative new year. If enough of us pursue beauty, peace and creativity….I do believe we can make a difference, even during madness!:)X
I hope you’re right Janet.
Your red, yellow and blue paintings remind me of the fires in Australia ;o)
Thank you for the comment. Interestingly, I painted these a few years ago as part of a watercolour demonstration. I chose them for this blog because they reminded me also of the first in Oz. Happy and very creative new year to you. Janet XX
So much change in recent decades. Most of it is positive and some negative.
Yes. – so true. We certainly wouldn’t have been friends through blog land for many years without the technology:). Hope all’s well in NZ. X
What beautiful words, Janet. Thank you for saying them.
Thank you, Emma. I hope your new year is filled with much creativity.
Just beautiful.I hope we can help people who feel fragile including ourselves.I love Gareth Malone/// love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you dear Katherine….We are all living in a state of fragility….and so it is vitally important that we work together and help one another. Wishing you a year filled with beautiful poems – love Janet XXXXX
And a beautiful year of painting for you.I hope.Love,Katherine xxxx
Well said, Janet. Perhaps all is not yet lost when an Australian comic can raise $40+million via social media for Australian volunteer firefighters. People power when governments appear powerless!
Thank you for this….I am all for people power. Wonderful:)
Reblogged this on Hutts New Blogging World.
Thank you for the re-blog Peter:)
Beautiful Artwork! Great message!
Thank you so much. I do hope that your new year will be filled with good health, peace and of course much creativity…..may your successes continue. Janet :)X
Welcome and I wish the same for you! Happy 2020!
Wise words, as always my friend! Yes, we can all make a difference by making small changes. Love the paintings, those fires are truly heartbreaking.xxx
Thank you dear Dina – I have thought of you a lot as I have watched the loss of so many beautiful creatures in Oz. It is heartbreaking. XXXX
I loved your post! Your message is so inspiring! I also love the paintings! I share your point about creativity, I can’t live without it!
Thank you very much Blanca for your lovely comment. :)X
Yep.
Reblogged this on Stephen Page.
Thank you very much for the re-blog. Janet 🙂
Yes, to carrying your message forward!
Thank you Liz…Enjoy a creative Monday – Janet 🙂
Thank you, Janet–the same to you!