Concerning all acts of creation
Neil December 30th, 2009
“Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth –
that the moment one definately commits oneself, then, Providence moves, too.”
–Van Goethe
Archive for the 'Mind Like Water' Category
Tao 43 : advantages of non-ado
Neil December 19th, 2009
with thanksgiving
Tao 43
The softest of all things
Overrides the hardest of all
Only Nothing can enter in to no-space.
Hence I know the advantages of Non-Ado.
Few things under heaven are as instructive as the lessons of Silence,
Or as beneficial as the fruits of Non-Ado.
Lao Tzu, John C.H. Wu
Tao 8 : form of goodness
Neil December 18th, 2009
TAO 8
The highest form of goodness is like water.
Water knows how to benefit all things without striving with them.
It stays in places loathed by all men.
Therefore, it comes near the Tao.
In choosing your dwelling, know how to keep the ground.
In cultivating your mind, know how to dive in the hidden deeps.
In dealing with others, know how to be gentle and kind.
In speaking, know how to keep your words.
In governing, know how to maintain order.
In transacting business, know how to be efficient.
In making a move, know how to choose the right moment.
If you do not strive with others,
You will be free from blame.
Lao Tzu, John C.H. Wu
Mind like Water : falling water 07-08-09
Neil September 16th, 2009
The best of man is like water,
Which benefits all things, and does not contend with them,
Which flows in places that others disdain,
Where it is in harmony with the Way.
Which benefits all things, and does not contend with them,
Which flows in places that others disdain,
Where it is in harmony with the Way.
So the sage:
Lives within nature,
Thinks within the deep,
Gives within impartiality,
Speaks within trust,
Governs within order,
Crafts within ability,
Acts within opportunity.
He does not contend, and none contend against him.
Mind Like Water: Tao 29
Neil June 9th, 2009
Trying to control the world?
I see you won’t succeed.
T’ien hsia shen ch’i
The world is a spiritual vessel
And cannot be controlled.
Those who control, fail.
Those who grasp, loose.
Some go forth, some are led,
Some weep, some blow flutes,
Some beceome strong, some superfluous,
Some oppress, some are destroyed.
Therefore the sage
Casts off extremes,
Casts off excess,
Casts off extravagance.
- TAO TE CHING by Lao-Tzu Translated by Stephen Addiss, Stanley Lombardo
The language of the artist
Neil June 4th, 2009
“The artist’s language is a sensual one, a language of felt experience. When we work at our art, we dip into the well of our experience and scoop our images. Because we do this, we need to learn how to put images back.”
Stop telling yourself you’re not creative
Neil June 1st, 2009
“Stop telling yourself that creativity is a luxury and that you should be greatful for what you’ve got.”
“Creativity is a fact of your spiritual body and nothing that you must invent.”
The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron
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Vintage Pinup and Boudoir Retouching tutorial
Neil April 18th, 2009
Vintage Pinup and Boudoir Retouching
tutorial is sponsored by the generously donated pinup images of Kelly @ Bay Area Pinups
This is some of the fun vintage effects achieved with the Vintage packages, video guide after the jump:
have faith
Neil April 2nd, 2009
“Have faith in the photograph you want to make…
…and wait for it.”
- Ben Chrisman
Mind Like Water: experience without abstraction
Neil April 2nd, 2009
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Water overcomes the stone; Without substance it requires no opening; This is the benefit of taking no action. Yet benefit without action, |
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