Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Forward, forward and remembering what was wonderful is new each time


The image here is a little movie I took years
ago while walking on the vast beach
that's created at low tide in the Minas
Basin in Nova Scotia.  
To get an idea of the scale of the cliffs notice the size of the tall
trees, and the houses when you can see them in
the distance.  This is one vast space. The sound is the wind.

I'm reading a very good book that advises us to view what we're doing from
the perspective of ourselves at 100 looking back. I like the writing, so I keep
reading, but also realize I'm a BHN fan. Be Here Now.  What matters to me
is what happens in the present moment -- like writing to you right now.

I have been painting all day trying to finish works for an upcoming show. 
Scrolling through my blogs I found this video, and loved it.  Here's what
I said in a past post about it. Clearly memories also matter.

"These memories are vital and profound.  We've seen so much beauty on our
travels. I was talking to Steven today about memories.  He wishes he'd kept
better records of where he's been and what he's done.  But we need to live
in the present moment.  Cherish the past of course, but as my friend
Melinda Esparza, the wonderful artist in Tucson, Arizona says, "Forward,
forward like the dogs."

Have a loving your life day!

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I paint and draw on commission and for shows. To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca
A major highlight in my career? Drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype for her show "Where in the Skype are you? Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto, Canada. The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City. Gallery at the Porch Door, Kingston, Canada. Your positive comments on this blog mean the world to me. I'd love to hear from you!