Sunday, January 27, 2013

INSPIRATION

Inspiration arrives on quiet wings from so many miraculous (as in God orchestrated) connections. As I was coming home tonight after taking everyone out for sushi and sashimi, Seth Godin was being interviewed on an NPR program. Seth Godin just happens to be one of my motivators and speaks truth to my soul. He was speaking of the transformation of the role of artist from that of a lofty spot to the role of the artist in every one. I fully believe that we humans are called to notice the details of life so that we can conceive of new ways to live and create beauty in our world. He talked about the concept of success and how it is changing from being measured in units sold or profit earned to being conceptualized by how an artist (which is anyone of us) makes a unique and positive impact on those he comes in contact with. Success being not about quantity, but about quality. What is the quality of good that we bring to the world? What is the quality of integrity in our lives or work that has an impact for good on another. Isn't art that one positive word said to another that inspires change or growth in that person's life? Good art has always been considered to be memorable. How memorable would it be if we listened attentively to "the other" and were able to say that one word that freed her to create her life anew. 
That's what my secret designer did for me this week. I'm pretty sure that he is not aware of his positive impact. He is a creative being and I think that he is unconsciously extending his artist's hand into other areas of creation, leaving his ego behind in the process.
Truly great art does involve a loss of ego: for it is only by loosing our false pride can true creation result.

Fortunately Jones doesn't have an arrogant bone in his  body--but he knows he's handsome.

Be well.
Mary & Jones (& Cole)


Posted by MJH Design Arts at 11:15 PM
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8 comments:

  1. KarenaJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Wonderfully poignant Mary, Thank you so much for sharing.

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Artists Series

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    1. MJH Design ArtsJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Hi Karena, Thank you. I am so grateful to him.
      Mary

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  2. labergerebasqueJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Wow…what a lovely way to understand “connection” and its manifestation as our own artistic “individuaity".
    I have always believed that everything happens for a reason and that “coincidence” is none other than God showing us just that…the ability to trust in ourselves, others and truth is wonderful, isn’t it?

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    1. MJH Design ArtsJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:12 AM

      Precisely. I am in awe of this concept and the powers that all of us share.
      Mary

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  3. TSL February 1, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful - beautiful - beautiful .... and sorry about the auction in the next post. Truly it is buyer beware.

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    1. MJH Design ArtsFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      Thank you. I do think that we, as a world community, are very slowly inching forward.
      Mary

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  4. pve designFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I recently read an interview with Oprah "What I wish I knew at 21" - she said "We are the artists of our lives" and I think that is so true. It is what we become. The details and our sensitivities are heightened by our ability to create.
    It is truly a blessing to live and embrace each day as a new canvas....
    pve

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    1. MJH Design ArtsFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      Hi Patricia, Yes, each day a new. I seem quite able to forget that each day is new--just for our taking and embracing. xoxo
      Mary

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