“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.”
– Anthony Robbins
Orange Cherry Pop I’ve been painting cherries for a while. I’ve also started being much more expressive with the drips and splatters. I used to paint this way consistently back in my art school days. Now drips and splatters are the new black!
When you do something consistently over time, you learn things. I've published this blog bi-monthly for just over a year. So my blog and newsletter have become another practice of self-awareness. I'm humbled to share my journey with you—a creative one of resilience and commitment to living a life filled with joy and appreciation.
You, here; reading along fills me with gratitude. It's been quite a year. I've experienced lots of growth with my work, had loads of fun with my friends and family, and suffered loss along with other challenges. In reviewing the year's worth of blog posts, I've learned that life shows up in all the ways it can; good, bad, and ugly. We don't need to be reminded of our pain but encouraged to connect to our joy.
I've shared a lot of my artwork with you. In this post, I'm sharing an original song I wrote last year. It reminds me that all the challenges are temporary, like the weather. We choose how we react to every situation and the approach we want to cultivate. The song gets rocking by the end. Click the image twice to get it started. I hope you enjoy it.
Be The Still Water
music and lyrics by Leslie Goldman
Be the still water in the glass
Don’t get agitated
When life knocks you on your ass
And you didn’t anticipate it.
Let the crap all fall to the bottom
Don’t let it be a problem
When life knocks you on your ass
Let it pass
Be the crisp clear blue of the sky
No matter the weather
Let the clouds float on by
You’ll feel a whole lot better
When the storms come blowing in
Don’t let ‘em under your skin
If thunder makes you want to cry
Let it roll on by
Approach every situation
with a positive vibration
The truth is you get to choose
Look out for inspiration
Mix in a little imagination
And honestly, you can’t lose
Be the change you want to see in the world
When things start getting hazy
You don’t have to find the cure
Don’t let it make you crazy
When the world starts going to shite
You gotta be the light
When things are going down the drain sing this refrain
Approach every situation
with a positive vibration
The truth is you get to choose
Look out for inspiration
Mix in a little appreciation
And honestly, you can’t lose
Be the still water in the glass
Don’t get agitated
When life knocks you on your ass
And you didn’t anticipate it.
Let the crap all fall to the bottom
Don’t let it be a problem
When life knocks you on your ass
Let it pass
Let it pass
Yeah, let it pass
Enjoy all your days as best you can. Your life is what you make it. Make it great!
Lotsa love,
Leslie