Spring Giddiness
The editorial in our Friday paper was reprinted from the LA Times, by Morris Dickstein. It mentioned the $50 million increase in arts funding in the final stimulus legislation recently signed by President Obama. I am a firm believer in enhancing our lives by allowing in beauty and music, and art, because I know that I feel better when I am looking at something pleasing rather than concentrating on ugliness! AND, when my mood is better, I can more easily find solutions to the challenges I face everyday as a small business owner. Look at this rockstack, at it's simplicity. The different grains in the granite and shale. Is there anything more simple or beautiful?
Mr. Dickstein went on to point out that in the 1930's, when there was widespread loss of morale, despair, and grave fears for the future, people found some relief in going to movies, listening to songs on the radio. Of course, I am not advocating bidding on the latest found Picasso if that is out of your means-- BUT.... when was the last time you really looked at an incredible piece of art? When was the last time you noticed a painting or piece of sculpture, or dance performance and realized what it was about that piece that moved you? This totem was carved in 1941, and has stood ever since. I look at it, and marvel at the artist's vision for this log.
If what we focus on expands, do we really want to focus on jobs losses or stock markets tanking, banks failing and the restructuring of the big 3 automakers; or do we want to focus on what we can do individually and collectively to help each other feel better and get this country back on it's feet?
Today, I am focusing on things of beauty. Yes, I will pay the bills I can pay today, do the tasks I must do, but as much as possible, I am going to see the beautiful things in my life for what they are-- blessings. I will appreciate and acknowledge the parts that are working, and see the beauty.
This shot is from False Outer Point, a place that I'm sure has magic. If all else fails, keep blooming, everyone.