What is Mindful Art + Design?

First blog post – something about roots, lotus, why the business and what it’s about.. My roots are deep, every lesson learned, good or bad, along my journey has brought me to where I am today.

What does it mean to be mindful? Being mindful means having your mind on what you are doing. It's the opposite of rushing or doing too many things at once. To be mindful, you slow down to take your time. You do one thing at a time. You focus on what you're doing in a calm way.

mind·ful

/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)l/

adjective: conscious or aware of something.

deliberately aware of your body, mind and feelings in the present moment, in order to create a feeling of calm: I’m trying to be more mindful and I think it helps me with stress.

mindful

/ˈmaɪndfəl/

IPA guide (https://www.vocabulary.com/resources/ipa-pronunciation/)

Being mindful means paying close attention to or being especially conscious of something. If you a

re aware of the fact that your friend is upset, you're mindful of her feelings.

adjective  1   

attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by

of

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(maɪndfəl  )

ADJECTIVE [v-link ADJ]

If you are mindful of something, you think about it and consider it when taking action.

[formal]

We must be mindful of the consequences of selfishness. 
: the quality or state of being mindful

: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis

also : such a state of awareness

Mindfulness exercises (do my own list - go back to yoga notes)

What if we lived more mindfully? What if we let go of past and anxieties and future worries, even for just a few minutes every day. How would that change our world and the world around us?

Living mindfully and letting go of worries is powerful. That’s why I’m excited to share products that can remind you to find peace and presence in your daily life. Take a few minutes for yourself each day, and see how it can positively impact your world and those around you.

Some examples include:

1.    Pay attention. It's hard to slow down and notice things in a busy world. ...

2.    Live in the moment. Try to intentionally bring an open, accepting and discerning attention to everything you do. ...

3.    Accept yourself. Treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend.

4.    Focus on your breathing.

Be More Mindful: 7 Tips to Improve Your Awareness (do my own list)

1.    Meditate. Taking even just 5 minutes to sit quietly and follow your breath can help you feel more conscious and connected for the rest of your day.

2.    Focus On One Thing At A Time. ...

3.    Slow Down. ...

4.    Eat Mindfully. ...

5.    Keep Phone and Computer Time In Check. ...

6.    Move. ...

1.    Spend Time In Nature.

art

/ärt/ 

noun

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

"the visual arts"

something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.

How did you define art?

Art is the expression of ideas and emotions through a physical medium, like painting, sculpture, film, dance, writing, photography, or theatre. 

the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions.

Design - organization or structure of formal elements in a work of art; composition. 

“Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.” ― Charles Eames, American designer, architect, and filmmaker. Meanwhile, the meaning of design depends on the context and can also mean a variety of other things. Design is the creation of an experience.

My values

What do I want to put out into the world? – good energy and positivity in a world full of chaos. Encouragement for others to follow their hearts and not give up. To believe in themselves. To work through tough times and walk away with lessons learned ready to tackle the next part of their journey.

What do I want to contribute? Encouragement for others to follow their hearts and not give up. To believe in themselves. To work through tough times and walk away with lessons learned ready to tackle the next part of their journey.

What do I want my energy to give off? Positive, humble, empowering

What do I want to be? Free to live my life while still having a purpose and place to share with others as I continue my own journey through life.

What impact do I want to make? Be a positive influence for my family, friends, and others. Even if I can just help one person, maybe they can help someone else and that impact can grow like a ripple.

Compliment someone today. It will make you and them feel better. How many compliments can you give in a day?

Sharing art and design with mindfulness, positivity, compassion, empathy, and care for ourselves, those around us, and the world at large.

Sharing mindful art and design to encourage and empower others to live their best life. Show the why in one sentence – Being mindful will change your world. When you live in the present past anxieties and future fears drop away.

Fully grounded in the earth, aspiring toward the divine, ever blooming from within toward the light. 

 “As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.” – Buddha

Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves.

Confucius

So these are the 3 main reasons for the name Mindful Art + Design

Creating mindful photos and designs to infuse positivity and inspiration into your daily life.

Any requests or ideas?

By incorporating these mindful art reminders into your daily surroundings, you can cultivate a greater sense of intentionality and awareness, helping you stay grounded and connected to the things that bring you joy and fulfillment.

How do you define art?

What helps you to be mindful?