Reflection on an EARLY Monday Morning

There are times when the conscious part of my brain  tells me to sit down and begin the story that's rumbling around, though it has not yet taken complete form, but there is another, deeper rumbling in the folds of mymind. Instead of beginning a writing "assignment" for writers' group, I found myself  composing something completely different. which came out more effortlessly than what  I planned. Lol. I can't help but chuckle at myself. Perhaps later I can can get back to my "assignment," if my impish muse allows. 

Everything I Really Need to Know I Learned at Generations Gallery
(With apologies to Robert Fulghrum)

1. Show, don't tell--whether it's writing, painting, dancing or any other art
2. "Big" words are not always the best words
3. There are no mistakes, only opportunities for learning
4. Think like a child: kids are better at accepting criticism & discouragement than adults; they start over; we give up
5. You're never, ever too old to try something new and wonderful
6. Accept people with love and kindness, for who they are, here and now, without preconceived expectations and they'll surprise you every time
7. Art--writing, painting, sketching, dancing--equals personal joy and satisfaction, complete unto itself and is a part of the spirit, where lies a divine happiness that nothing and no one can diminish
8. A community of artists in conversation is even better than . . . chocolate.
9. "Home" is where the soul finds joy, contentment and creativity.
10. Life interferes with art--but does not negate its importance.