nirvana

1st Time for Everything

Local Art Club @ R House Wynwood 8/10/19

I’m a strong believer that everything always happens for a reason and that things you are passionate about are not random. One day, while bored at work; I started clicking on Facebook events which led me to the Local Art Club page. I put my information without knowing what to expect. I reached out to the page with inquiries to being part of their next event; without fully knowing what to expect or what to do.

I wasn’t initially selected to participate so I figured it’s in part because I don’t run social media pages just dedicated to my art and my work was not seen. Nonetheless, I waited a few weeks and there it was. An email inviting me to participate in their August 2019 event. Without question, I moved forward with it and prepared as best as I could.

Naturally, I was nervous yet excited. My friends and family passed by and showed me their love and support and I got to meet and network with other local creative individuals. This experience left me feeling inspired and motivated to keep doing what I’ve always loved and to let go of fears and negative self talk, keeping me from organically going with the flow of the universe. Cheers! To the first of many more good things to come!!!

Enlightened One

18 X 24 Acrylic on Canvas

5 Lessons to Learn from Buddha

1: The Power of Love & Compassion

“Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.” – Buddha

“Radiate boundless of love towards the entire world; above, below and across. Unhindered without I’ll will; without enmity.” -Buddha

2. Living in the Present

“The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live. “ – Buddha

“The secret for health for both mind and body is not mourn the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha

3. Introspection is the Key to Awakening

“True wisdom is always found within.” -Buddha

“There’s nothing outside of yourself that can answer your questions.” -Buddha

4. Belief is Always Outweighed through Self Assertion

“Do not believe, even in my own words, unless you’ve lived them yourself.” -Buddha

“Ignore finds its way in through external indoctrination.”- Buddha

5. Happiness is not a goal, but the Journey

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship .” -Buddha

“Happiness is not what you seek, but the path you walk” -Buddha



Nirvana

16 X 20 Acrylic on Canvas

What is nirvana? In the Buddhist path, nirvana is a state of perfect peace, harmony and happiness with the world. It is reaching the highest state one can attain; enlightenment. Through meditation and the teachings of Buddha, we can release the things that causes us to suffer on earth including cravings, greed, jealousy and hatred.

Practice sitting in silence everyday. Sit tall, close your eyes, unclench your jaw and relax your shoulders. Start to focus on your breath. Inhaling and exhaling through your nose. Let go of all your expectations of what meditation is, let go of your worries, of any negative energy lingering and weighing you down. Keep breathing for a few rounds. When you are ready, start to slowly open your eyes. Notice the difference in how you feel now as opposed as how you started. Carry this lightness within you and make it a priority to sit in silence everyday.