WHY DO I EXIST? What is my purpose here on this Earth? (photo of Hallelujah Truth by Lisa Alexander Streib in 2014, manipulated by me) |
Today's prompt is about defining my mission as an artist (A mission is always evolving--see my "old" mission statement here). To get to that, the prompt digs deep, asking these two questions:
Why do I exist?
What is my purpose here on this Earth?
Fun questions! Let me introduce myself!
WAITING. (photo of Hallelujah by Lisa Alexander Streib) |
PURPOSE? My purpose here on this Earth? To celebrate my curiosity, traveling the high seas of life, crafting images, connecting and communicating with other Travelers.
What do I want to be remembered for?
REMEMBER ME FOR THIS: When I looked into your eyes, I attempted to SEE YOU. I want to be remembered for BEING PRESENT to this MOMENT, to myself and you without judgement. Remember me for my honesty, courage, curiosity and art making--as THE WITNESS.
What is my short, memorable, inspirational t-shirt message expressing my mission for my creative work?
WAXING! (photo of Hallelujah by Lisa Streib) |
GRACE MAKING ARTIST--FRIEND ME
DANCING BEING INTO IMAGE
ARTIST WITNESSING YOUR BEAUTY
ART EQUALS ABUNDANCE
As time goes on, I will continue to make images and blog to connect with myself and you. Today, I have presented photographs of the "physical me" taken by Lisa Alexander Streib. I am so thankful for the way she captures the "spiritual me."
That's Coffee with Hallelujah! SOUL BLOG with me and tell me about your purpose here on this Earth? Why are you here?
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ReplyDeleteDarlene thank you! And I feel the same about yours!
Delete"GRACE MAKING ARTIST - FRIEND ME!" I'm so lucky that I have!!! LOVE this blog, your prompts and the fact that YOU are the reason I'm a consistent blogger now! So looking forward to the next 15 days. Thank you Ruth!
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so lucky that YOU friended me! You have given me so much in the short time that we have known each other! Thank you!
DeleteWonderful, exuberant blog. Thanks so much for goosing me into doing this Blogathon!
ReplyDeleteMaggie, it is so awesome that you joined the C4 Blogathon. I loved your blog and look forward to getting to know you better in the next two weeks.
DeleteLove the new vs old mission, Ruth. Re: Art Equals Abundance - if you make this T shirt it could change the landscape of artist's mindsets forever!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me back the t-shirt motto! It helps to reinforce the idea.
DeleteI love your purpose - to celebrate your curiosity - I can so identify with that.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun reading each other's blogs and seeing the similarities we share! I look forward to learning more about you!
Deleteoh Ruth love how you love to blog and do it really so well. I do know you and will remember you as someone who SEES when she looks into my eyes. to someone who is really intent on being present. Here is to Art Equals Abundance, like it. May it be so.
ReplyDeleteCallahan thank you! Thank you for the presence that you hold when we are together and for your pretty green eyes!
DeleteI love the spirit and energy of what you have to say, but most of all I love the photos of you - especially the one of the back of your head. Your hair looks absolutely magical!
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