I make bad art, though with practice I'm getting better which has me excited. You should make bad (or good) art, too.
The video linked below, In Defense of Bad Art (and a rant about AI), is a nice companion to Amie McNee's We Need Your Art - I recommend them both.
Some days we chase the horizon. Some days we just rise. “Carpe diem,” in any form. This print was the result of a request several years ago but it's the reminder I needed. 
Prints: https://mark-tisdale.pixels.com/featured/carpe-diem-sieze-the-day-mark-tisdale.html
Me having just a casual conversation with Marina, and she just lays on some incredibly deep encouragement.
I think a lot of us need to hear this...
#encouragement : that which serves to incite, support, promote, or advance, as favor, countenance, reward, etc.
- French: esprit
- German: die Ermunterung
- Italian: incoraggiamento
- Portuguese: incentivo
- Spanish: ánimo
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Hey you Crafty / Art person !
Go do the Thing.
Yeah, I know there are a million reasons *not to* BUT just go start the Thing.
Even if you fail, (you probably won't) even if it sucks, (it probably won't) starting will make you feel better.
You can't finish if you never start.
Also?
Pass this message on !
promise of new heights
we keep reaching for the stars
and making wishes
#mastoprompt - promise
ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/keep-reaching-for-the-stars-sharon-cummings.html
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "The Founding Fathers of this country created the longest standing democracy on earth, and millions of Americans fought and died to preserve it. Trump is betraying their vision and moving us to authoritarianism. Stand tall. Defend democracy. We will win." #politics #Encouragement
I saw this post on #TalkingPointsMemo today that I wanted to share:
You are made, fundamentally, from the good.
With this knowledge, you never march alone.
You are the breaking news of the century.
You are the good who has come forward
Through it all, even if so many days
Feel otherwise.
All in service to a simple idea:
That we can make a house called tomorrow.
What we bring, finally, into the new day, every day,
The full poem is here: https://poets.org/poem/house-called-tomorrow
Despite everything, I'm determined to keep my adventurous spirit. Don't let them get you down. Love you for who you are. Be a light to others.
Isn’t it beautiful that God doesn’t look at our flaws or what others see—He looks straight at our hearts? 
His love is so vast, so tender, and so personal. He sees you, cares for you, and holds you close like the apple of His eye. No matter what you’re going through, His faithful love never fails. Let this reminder of His goodness and grace fill your heart today. 
Read more and be encouraged!
https://un-compromised.blogspot.com/2025/01/isnt-it-absolutely-awe-inspiring-that.html
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I have two Bible apps on my phone, both of which offer daily Scripture Verses.
Today as I was reading my Bible, I found some answers to why some things that have gone on in our lives like they have, especially in the past 17 years or so. Then I picked up my phone to see my daily verses and found these, & felt they were #Comfort, #Encouragement & #Warning all at once.
I thought I'd share because I figured if they spoke to me, they might speak to someone else too. 
Steve Gutzler: "There is a 100% chance
you can influence someone today. Make it:
> Sincere
> Gracious
> Caring
> Empathetic
> Genuine
> Loving
> Encouraging and
> Uplifting.
#Heart #Soul #Encouragement
Hello, my Lovely Peeps!
Most of us now know of Bishop #MariannBudde at least because of this week - but her sermon didn't come out of nowhere.
In 2023, she wrote "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and #Faith" (ISBN 9780593539217)
"The #courage to be #brave when it matters most requires a lifetime of small decisions that set us on a path of self-awareness, attentiveness, & willingness to risk failure for what we believe is right." 
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705987/how-we-learn-to-be-brave-by-mariann-edgar-budde/
Sometimes we dream of more, yet feel burdened by the weight of our own expectations.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021?i=1000681386100
My Lovely Peeps:
I read this at least once a year & it *never* fails to #encourage & inspire me.
It is so good whether you're feeling small in your own self, or in the difference you're trying to make in the world.
If you’re losing #hope, do at least a little more before giving up. 
You always have power. 
Never forget small actions matter.
Make yourself a wee republic of unconquered spirit.
https://abby-brockman.medium.com/despair-is-not-a-strategy-15-principles-of-hope-deba7ac2cb29
I've finally carved out some time to write David Lynch the proper remembrance that he deserves. David Lynch's art gave me great courage and helped me to embrace my inner weirdo. But David Lynch -- the man -- was also a tremendous mensch. When I met him, he saw something in me and helped to steer me down the creative path that I was always meant to travel. I tell the full story here. Rest in power, sir.
