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Intuitive Painting ~ WIP


Taoism philosophy advocates :

'Worship by cultivating nine fields.
Diet, Herbs, Clothing, Recitation
Movement, Meditation, Creativity, Teaching
And most important: Compassion.'
~ Deng Ming-Do
365 Tao ~ Daily Meditations


More often then not my 'worship' involves these nine, I am better at some and my favorite for this blog is 'creativity'. On this blog I see creativity as part of my spiritual practice along with the other eight. I emphasize here the field of creativity as being very spiritual. The painting seen on this blog today in various photos was begun after yoga and meditation. This particular painting was and is 'an on going a lesson' in 'letting go' and naturally expressing my creative self.












Along with creatively painting, I have been writing haiku which is below:

haiku

schooner rides waves, glide
over the ocean winds calm
sails luffing, wind building nigh
-o-

rock me gently, slow
ever peaceful within heart
boat rocking gently.
-o-

soul safe on ocean
peaceful, loving feelings now
course charted, lead on.
-o-

We are sharing today with


Paint Party Friday

and

Haiku My Heart


Wishing you a fun, loving weekend.


Hugs and namaste,

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We love to have you post your comments, thoughts or questions to delight us all in the day ~ especially, ArtMuse Dog ^_^





QUOTE FOR THE DAY: '...Be creative. Thus we contribute and thus we elevate our souls.' ~ Deng Ming-Dao







Comments

  1. EG CameraGirlAugust 9, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    I like the idea of creativity being spiritual. :)

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  2. Setyo-Utomo SaidAugust 10, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Wow...it's really artistic painting. I like it.

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  3. GeliAugust 10, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Carol, whom the gift is given and can paint like this is to be envied ...

    warm greeting and a nice weekend! Geli

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  4. GeliAugust 10, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Carol, whom the gift is given and can paint like this is to be envied ...

    warm greeting and a nice weekend! Geli

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  5. EM IllustratorAugust 10, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Beautiful painting, I love the soft colours.
    Have a lovely Friday!

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  6. EM IllustratorAugust 10, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Beautiful painting, I love the soft colours.
    Have a lovely Friday!

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  7. Green SpeckAugust 10, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Loved the paintings .... and the haiku is so lucid and beautiful :-)

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  8. rainfield61August 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    It is glad to know you are "experiencing" Taoism.

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  9. Carolyn DubeAugust 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I love your painting - such great lines in it!
    Years ago I didn't understand how creativity is part of spirituality- but now I do.

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  10. Carolyn DubeAugust 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I love your painting - such great lines in it!
    Years ago I didn't understand how creativity is part of spirituality- but now I do.

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  11. NettyAugust 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful work and words Carol. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  12. ChristineAugust 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely flowers today Carol!

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  13. Nancy McCarroll - Arts, Crafts and FavoritesAugust 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Love the white on the daisies; really makes them pop!

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  14. VictoriaAugust 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Totally gorgeous Carol..the energy and colors and mystical feeling is wonderfully vibing through!!Beautiful words to accompany this magnificent painting!
    Victoria

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  15. VictoriaAugust 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Totally gorgeous Carol..the energy and colors and mystical feeling is wonderfully vibing through!!Beautiful words to accompany this magnificent painting!
    Victoria

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  16. craftattackAugust 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful work as always! Valerie

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  17. SpadomanAugust 10, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Nice painting. I love the haiku. I can feel the boat slowly rocking as it drifts through time. There is much to learn here today as well, at least it made me feel this way and think about the nine fields of contemplation. Very nice.Thank you.


    Peace

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  18. SpadomanAugust 10, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Nice painting. I love the haiku. I can feel the boat slowly rocking as it drifts through time. There is much to learn here today as well, at least it made me feel this way and think about the nine fields of contemplation. Very nice.Thank you.


    Peace

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  19. anthonynorthAugust 10, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Lovely post all round.

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  20. DebbieAugust 10, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Nice work on the painting. Very soothing lines and colors.

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  21. RobanStudioAugust 10, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Lovely WIP and Haiku Carol.

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  22. Loredana DonovanAugust 10, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    A beautiful painting, Carol. Love the concept of letting go ... :)

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  23. joanneAugust 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Now let me guess what could possibly have been your inspiration for that wonderful haiku set!

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  24. hastingshall2August 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    What beautiful colors!
    Faye

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  25. hastingshall2August 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    What beautiful colors!
    Faye

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  26. KarenAugust 10, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful ocean thoughts, and your painting is divine.

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  27. Marji {RainCityGirl}August 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I think this painting is really beautiful. It speaks deeply of the artist in you. Love the colors and the subject. I totally agree with you that creativity is spiritual and healing. Lovely. Happy PPF

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  28. Karen SmitheyAugust 10, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Love the colors in this...

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  29. LeaAugust 10, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Love seeing the painting as an extension of your yoga and meditation, that movement from inside to outside... "soul safe on ocean" is lovely... thank you!

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  30. Sharon EvansAugust 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Love the calm colours, very gentle and soothing

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  31. gmaAugust 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Lovely way to honor tao with creativity and with other good qualities.
    namaste friend
    xx

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  32. gmaAugust 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Lovely way to honor tao with creativity and with other good qualities.
    namaste friend
    xx

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  33. Island Rambles BlogAugust 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    lovely poem...safe on the ocean seems to be a universal desire or memory for us all.. wonderful art!

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  34. Kristjaan PannemanAugust 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Another great set of haiku Carol, lovely read. Those paintings ... awesome ... intuitive strong colors, strong meaning ... wonderful

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  35. Lisa DiNunzioAugust 10, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Carol! Fun to see photography from you...
    and then realize you are the painter too!!!
    So lovely and happy and the haiku too!
    In so many ways you are expressing your beauty♥

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  36. Lisa DiNunzioAugust 10, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Carol! Fun to see photography from you...
    and then realize you are the painter too!!!
    So lovely and happy and the haiku too!
    In so many ways you are expressing your beauty♥

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  37. LynnAugust 11, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Like that orange and white flowers...love ships and being on them feeling being lulled to sleep...water underneath pulling one along. Lovely Hiku.

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  38. rebeccaAugust 11, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    your painting and words brought me immediate joy. thank you carol for your generosity of spirit.

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  39. NatashaAugust 11, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    This is a beautiful post, and I love your haiku. Thank you for sharing.

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  40. FionaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Carol

    I hope that you had a lovely birthday!

    I am sorry that I have not been around for the last while. but I have my Mum staying with me at the moment and feel guilty if I don't give her my time and so haven't been on the computer much.

    Hope all is well with you.

    I will have so much catching up to do
    when Mum goes home that it will take me until Christmas
    to get through all the posts I have missed!

    Have a lovely weekend.


    x Fiona

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  41. FionaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Carol

    I hope that you had a lovely birthday!

    I am sorry that I have not been around for the last while. but I have my Mum staying with me at the moment and feel guilty if I don't give her my time and so haven't been on the computer much.

    Hope all is well with you.

    I will have so much catching up to do
    when Mum goes home that it will take me until Christmas
    to get through all the posts I have missed!

    Have a lovely weekend.


    x Fiona

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  42. Terri BusterAugust 11, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Very nice painting- love the colors you chose for the flowers- pretty!

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  43. NatashaMayAugust 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for sharing your spiritual journey with us. :) Gorgeous flowers!

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  44. GloriaAugust 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Hi friend and hello to art muse dog too. You've done a great job on your piece. The colors are soft and iniviting and a feeling of being safe as you say. Your Haiku's are awesome as well. Way to go! Happy PPF to you and enjoy your weekend.

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  45. MollyAugust 11, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Ooh, this is one of my favorites. The colors are so soft and gentle. Very peaceful!

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  46. GinnyAugust 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Carol, your painting is lovely. Yoga, meditating, and painting sounds like a perfect way to creatively and spiritually spend time. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  47. Introverted ArtAugust 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Carol, I love the abandon of the brush strokes, the softness of the colors... truly intuitive.

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  48. Mary C. NasserAugust 11, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful intuitive painting!
    So delicate and warm.
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  49. ElisaAugust 12, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Lovely painting Carol! I wish the photo is not blurred by design so we can see it better but I love the colors. Great work!

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  50. PiaromAugust 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wonderful dreamy flowers♥...can´t wait to see the next progress :)

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  51. wednesdayAugust 12, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    This is beautiful, very light and free.

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  52. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 12, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Very pretty and peaceful. Love your colors. HPPF and thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  53. GigglesAugust 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Wonderful words and painting!!Creativity is so spiritual to me! Powerful post!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  54. GigglesAugust 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Wonderful words and painting!!Creativity is so spiritual to me! Powerful post!!

    Hugs Giggles

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