Be Still and Know

If you are one that enjoys soundtracks and is longing for a new one, I recommend the soundtracks to 28 days later and 28 weeks later.  If the music doesn't set your heart in a steady race, I don't know what will.  The songs I enjoy from the soundtrack are quickly becoming ones I go to when I need to take my mind and mood to a certain place (briefly explained below).  I especially like The Kiss of Death.  The climb in the beginning of the song just keeps going and going getting louder as it goes.  And, as more and more instruments join in, and I even think I hear voices although instruments can play that trick on me,  It just gets more and more powerful.  Then the release.  At that point, I normally need to take a deep breath, and I can almost see the sadness dripping out of the speakers. I will talk more about this particular song and the scene it was played for at a later time.   Anyway, check out the songs because you may enjoy them.

Now that I have a little bit of breathing time, I am going to do something that I haven't done in at least 2 weeks probably 3 or 4 (I can't even remember).  I am going to pick up my pencil and draw.    I shouldn't allow myself to go that long without some drawing.  At this point, art is theraputic for me.  And just like I can't imagine going without music for a long period of time because it feels like it is part of me, art is becoming the same way.  I don't think it really started out that way.  At first I just enjoyed showing off my pictures, sharing ideas with people and getting into discussions etc.  And of course that is still a big part of art for me, as it is for most people.  But now I also have those feelings that I need to draw to sort through my own emotions and to help clear and focus my mind.  After this last little time of going without drawing, I know now that I cannot limit my art time.  Just like I rarely go days wihtout music, I need to see art as a part of my day.  It can't be a choice anymore, but a given.  I can't view it just as needing to draw to get better, but actually needing to draw because it will benefit me and give me a different outlook for my day.

I hit that point with music a while ago.  I can manage my emotions and moods fairly well now, and if I want to be in a certain mood, I listen to a certain song or style.  If I want to be in a bad or sad mood so that my I can deal with my emotions appropriately, I find sad or angry songs.  If I need to be calm, I find music. I can go on and on.  Of course this all seems obvious, but I think the difference for me now compared to a few years ago is that I actually apply my knowledge of music and how it can affect moods.  Of course this means that I have to be open to take my mind and emotions to places that I may not always want to go, but I find that it helps sort through my thoughts and strengthens my imagination.  It is only a matter of time before Art does the same thing for me.  And I am going to realize that potential from now on.

I won't speak too much of the flea market event yet because it won't be over until tomorrow, and I would prefer to write the experience in one post. I will say that although it is successful, we aren't as successful as we were hoping to be, at least not yet. Tomorrow will be the busiest day, so I guess we will see what happens then.