Its sometimes easy, or seems instinctive, to critique others. A little fly buzzing in the back of our heads whenever we intake ocular input. We all have the little critic inside ourselves, wearing big thick glasses, which picks us apart ... and then externalizes that tendency, towards making snap opinions about others. Lately ive been doing a self science experiment, to try to reprogram that pesky little mosquito. ART is a wonderful container within which to practice this neutralization. Ive noticed that when I hear a lot of the music out there in the world right now, my first instinct is to identify the elements that dont appeal to me. So the instant I notice that little voice nagging, I flip the script completely, and look for the aspects of this persons Art that i can celebrate. And POOF! The frame changes immediately, and not only am I too preoccupied with celebrating my fellow Peers art expression to fill my precious headspace with anything negative, ... but i become filled with the electricity and joy of Celebration! It is almost a selfish thing, to just honor others expressions. Suddenly my own Muse of creativity explodes, as if to say Aha! You have tickled me by relishing in the unique expression of my sistren Muse, therefore I will bless you! It doesnt mean that i blindly and fully resonate with everything, discernment is still a valuable tool... but it does allow me to shift my focus towards the Good, which is always the highest option when I am using the power of my focus. There is always something Good to see in everything and everyone. And human nature seems to be to look for the flaws. Im just going to keep on scrubbing my lens until its fully clear and i can immediately see Spirit in All Things, especially the places it isnt apparent.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:38:48 +0000
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