World Environment Day

In the right place at the right time

Acrylic on canvas

36 x 48 inches

Barbara Muir © 2016
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I love what I said on this last year, and we are super tired in our house from a

day with a very early start. So here goes:

"What seems odd to me is that World Environment Day isn't one of
the most important days in the year.  More important than birthdays,
or Christmas, or any religious holiday.  Our environment, which means
our planet, is in big trouble.  So if we want to keep celebrating all of
the other vital holidays, maybe we should focus on fixing what we're
doing here first.  

It is a dear friend's birthday, and wanting to celebrate her is utmost in
my mind, and I do wish we could give all of us the gift of taking care
of the environment, ending wars, and stopping our foolish habits 
of valuing money above all."

I added this about blogging:

"What I like about blogging, is that it's a positive environment.  
 If you love what an artist does, you tell them!  I find the same
 is true with Instagram in the art community. Oh Boy! That is
revolutionary!  Because all over the world (except perhaps in Finland
-- which I hear has an amazing education system), parents are still
taught not to praise children too much!  

But here's what praise does.  Everything.  If people praise
your work, you feel empowered.  Seriously.  You feel like
getting back at it.  You feel like doing more.  It may
not directly affect how you're working, but it definitely
keeps you working.

In the lovely world of art blogs for some reason this is
understood through some secret unspoken code. And hurray
for that.  So go ahead praise an artist, your kid, your romantic
partner, your boss, whoever you possibly can.  

I'd add -- also give yourself a pat on the back.  Acknowledge
each time you've done something you're proud of and reward
yourself.  It doesn't have to be a trip to France (I am ready),
but a phone call to a friend can make your day."

Have a loving what you do day!