Unlocking Mindfulness in our busy lives, distractions often pull us in different directions, creating stress and confusion. The teachings of the Buddha shine brightly, offering clear guidance and hope. His wisdom, expressed in powerful quotes, can help us grow personally, embrace mindfulness, and find inner peace. In this blog post, we'll look closely at meaningful quotes from the Buddha, explore their deeper meanings, and discuss how we can bring these teachings into our eve

By embracing Zen Wisdom, Buddhism offers invaluable insights into the nature of existence, self-discovery, and life’s delicate balance. Through the teachings of notable figures like Dogen Zenji, we can explore themes that resonate with our daily experiences. This blog post examines the journey of self-discovery and motherhood, the paradox of knowledge, the significance of mindfulness, the harmonization of opposites, and the significance of life and death. Each theme is illust

You are what you are not? My life experience has taught me to distrust my all-too-often blithe accusations of stupidity, which are normally aimed internally at people who refuse to comply with my wishes or demands. You are what you are not?........................ ​ I choose a better type of attitude towards others and expect a kinder and more compassionate response, in which usually comes from myself as a form of love and empathy because, in the choice to be free from blind

What Can You Offer? It is said that self is a phantom concept as often what you see in others is yourself in disguise, and this way of life aids us to agree on what is normally regarded as acceptable to us. Who are you, and what are you. Could it be that you are no more than a product of indoctrination through the formative years, given rules and regulations that must be adhered to, or have you gained the capacity to listen, observe, experiment until you find what sits comfor

If you believe in being open minded then you know life can teach you many things, as you learn and grow to be more independent and confident within yourself. If, however, you find you are in turmoil it can often be a sign that you are not in true alignment with your life. You can become jaded and if the issue is left unacknowledged then another form of angst soon arises. Time in Motion. ​ If you find the facts of your experience are beyond mere technical tropes, then the old

The way I choose to express my gratitude to 'the Masters' is to work not only from my own vision, but also as a copyist and render others art just like it is intended. For instance, a musician learns to read sheet music so they can perfect their technique, so my stance is to appreciate the skill in the work of the Old Master of History. My stance is to appreciate the skill in the work of the Old Master of History. Making visual art requires a certain amount of adaptability, w

As I matured beyond mere words and images my mind began to open, and I discovered I knew nothing about reality. My view now as a continuum of expanding energies, a force for change. The label 'being conscious' became the mantra of my life. With the many choices I make within my reality - whatever the outcome, I began to accept the responsibility of growing up and take ownership of my behaviour. So, I learned as I went along. By my logic this meant enlightenment of the greater

I am Scottish born and bred, and both my parents were professionals, my mother was a registered psychiatric nurse and my father a social worker. A Man of Few Words. At around age three or four my mother regularly gave me pieces of scrap paper and handed me my first toy which was a pencil. This fired my curiosity and wonder at what the visual outcome could be. I found learning a deeply gratifying pastime to distract me from the many free hours I had as a child. By the time I

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Exploring art as our cultural heritage and social custom. With concepts related to community engagement, and covers topics such as anchor...

I'm an all-round fine artist providing commercially styled drawings and paintings from the Scottish School and subscribe to an independent approach to manage an informal art studio practice. Being able to share my observations with the world at large in either oils or chalk pastels and often apply watercolours to my smaller studies in monochrome pen's and pencil's. To test the nature of my abilities in these mediums I draw on inspiration from matters that are closest to the n

So, do you feel like you’re interested in Art? Do you have many questions? Are there any specific points about life you want to explore,...