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Both the Art and the Artist II

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The Art and the Artist II


Becoming aware of how life unfolded in the past, I heard it said that painful memories are written in stone and pleasant ones in the sand. That has been true for me. I held on to the painful ones for far too long, allowing them to shape a future riddled with the same experiences from the past, only with different faces and places.


But what if we could change that?


Ownership of Experience


Learning the art of creating begins with mastering the basics: our thoughts and feelings. What we feel and think is far more important than what we do. Thoughts and feelings act as conduits for what manifests in our lives, while physical actions simply reflect them.


Every action we take begins as a thought, often fueled by a feeling. And just as feelings can spark thoughts, thoughts can spark feelings. In tandem, they create a cycle that shapes our actions and, ultimately, our reality.

This realization was a turning point for me. It showed me that my life has always been on me, up to me, and because of me.


Yet my ego resisted.


“How could this be my fault?” I would ask myself.

“Wasn’t it my mother, father, teachers, or early experiences that made me this way? Maybe God is to blame. How could I be responsible for the pain I endured? Wasn’t it unfair? Why did I have to go through so much at such a young age?”


I spent years caught in these questions. But when I looked deeper, the answer became clear: So I could overcome and discover who I AM.


Healing Through Awareness


I AM the artist of my life, the creator of my world. It will be as I believe, deserve, and desire it to be. It has always been that way, even when I didn’t see it.


There was never anything “wrong” that took place.


No bad experience that I endured.

Only lessons—opportunities to learn, rise above, survive, and thrive. Each challenge revealed what I could overcome and, more importantly, what I no longer wanted in my life.


Without those experiences, how would I have discovered my strength? How would I know my power to feel, think, and transcend?

Individuality and Authenticity

Society often tells us that life is about gaining, owning, and achieving. But this mindset is rooted in fear.


• When we seek riches instead of removing our inner obstacles, we act out of fear of failure.


• When we crave comfort, recognition, or security, we reveal a fear of lack and an inability to recognize our own worth.


• When we complain to friends or family about life’s unfairness and they agree, they are merely reflecting our limitations back to us.


If we looked more closely, we would recognize the patterns. How often do we repeat the same mistakes, blame others, or feel undeserving of our struggles—never stopping to ask:

Why does this keep happening? You Already Know the Answers.


The answers have always been within you. Repeated patterns and struggles are reflections of unresolved emotions in your heart and mind. They project outward, inviting you to look inward.


If we traced our pain back to its origin—the first scar, the first grudge, the first resentment—we would uncover the root of our struggles.


These emotions, left unhealed, become the stew we keep stirring, adding anger and blame like ingredients, fanning the flames of negativity.


But deep down, we already know what needs to be done.


The moment we face these feelings, forgive, and release them, we open ourselves to transformation. Life begins to shift.


Here’s the truth:

• Our negative thoughts and resentments create our hardships.

• Every “unfair” or “wrong” experience is an opportunity to heal and grow.

• The world reflects the energy we radiate from within.


When we let go, life flows differently. People smile as they pass by. Opportunities seem to find us effortlessly. Gratitude replaces complaints, and we begin to move toward our purpose with clarity and peace.


Being Alive but Not Living


Life isn’t about comparing ourselves to others or accumulating achievements. It’s about uncovering our true selves and embracing our unique journey.


So many of us exist but do not truly live. We go through the motions, chasing material goals or external validation, while ignoring the inner work required to feel alive.

Some parts of this journey are harder to master, like a stone with fissures that requires extra care to carve. But those “flaws” are not defects—they’re beautiful details that make each of us unique.


Instead of imitating others, draw inspiration from them while staying true to yourself. Your journey is yours alone.


You Are the Art and the Artist


You are the masterpiece waiting to be revealed to the world.

Your block of stone, the pigments in your paint, the brushes you use—they are all unique to you. No one else can create what you are meant to create.

Discover who you are, what you are, and why you are. Within you lies the power to transform yourself into the greatest version of you—a version you cannot yet fathom but will one day become.

Aim for it. Strive for it. Stay true to that vision.

It’s not about achievements or riches. It’s about revealing the masterpiece of your true self.


Who Are You?


Take a moment today to reflect. What thought, feeling, or belief might be holding you back?

Ask yourself:

• Who am I beyond my fears and limitations?

• What can I release to step closer to the greatest version of myself?

The answers are already within you. You are both the art and the artist—ready to create a masterpiece like no other.


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