Music 101
January 19, 2012 | Zen Musings
The musical instrument is Life. Play it!
But make sure you tune the instrument…
Randomguru 2.0
January 18, 2012 | Health & Lifestyle, Zen Musings
Below is a pic taken with my iPhone earlier this week at the lake. It was later in the day and getting closer to sunset, so, this part of the day was dark and cold. The good thing about this day was that I was getting back into the swing of things with cardio workouts; in this instance… walking around the lake.
Resolutions
I see nothing wrong with make New Year’s resolutions. Some people whine and complain that people make the same resolutions this time of year, and it’s usually the same resolutions that are made (i.e. exercise, diet, nutrition, make more money, etc).
The beginning of a New Year is a good place to reflect on the previous year, and wipe the slate clean on past failures. It’s a time to look ahead and plan ways to improve ourselves, to progress, make better use of our time, plan on eating healthier and exercising more.
New Year’s resolutions function as a kind of allowance to forgive ourselves regarding any resolutions that weren’t accomplished in the previous year. Life is a process, and we go through Life trying to improve on ourselves and our Life situation.
That said, I intend to make some New Year’s resolutions once again to improve myself in 2012. There were aspects of my Life I wasn’t too proud of, and I had failed in a pathetic way… sometimes I feel embarrassed and ashamed to have failed, when I should’ve known better. Read the rest of this entry »
Akiane: Amazing 12 Year Old Art Prodigy, Now Sixteen
January 16, 2012 | Echoes, Zen Musings
A friend had emailed a link to a CNN story about a young 12 year old art prodigy named Akiane Kramarik. Her paintings show a talent and insight far beyond her years, with great detail, and amazing clarity and color.
Akiane on YouTube
Supposedly, Akiane’s mother was an atheist “with the concept of God never discussed in their home”, yet Akiane’s paintings have exhibited an undeniable spirituality that depicts her visions of seeing Heaven and God. Her work is truly inspiring.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akiane_Kramarik
Akiane Kramarik was born in Mount Morris, Illinois to a Lithuanian mother and an American father. According to her website, she is homeschooled.
Primarily a self-taught painter, Akiane Kramarik started drawing at age four, painting at six, and writing poetry at seven. Her first completed self-portrait sold for ten thousand US dollars.
According to Kramarik, her art is inspired by her visions of heaven, and her personal connection with the Christian God. Kramarik’s art depicts wildlife, landscape, and people.
At the age of 10, she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN.
Carlos Rull - drums and piano