The Gift of Silence by faroutsider
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Giving up is never an option.
It's always scary to face your self,
to truly see with inner eye
and achieve self-assessment
without self-obsession,
to become who you really want to be
but think that you are not.
Emotions defy understanding.
They fill a different space
and are the source
of much creativity,
but all too often
you allow your self
to become their slave.
Feel the emotions,
don't fear them.
Let them happen,
tame them, liberate them,
write paint sing about them
until they let you be.
Healing is a slow process.
Anger shuts out joy.
Tears release but do not soothe -
a rain of draining fear.
You can stop it
by learning to be
without expectation
of your self.
Find who you are
every time you
exercise your creativity
or give of yourself.
Run ahead of the wind
to the source of the glow,
the source of the smile,
and let the clamour subside.
Listen to the inner silence
that unleashes the power
of true communication,
compassion and creativity.
faroutsider © 2008-12-03
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"Self-talk to talk myself down." From ongoing conversations with inspirational artist, writer and good friend, Linda (hipps13).
Thank you for dropping by and if you leave a comment, thank you for that too! :o)
Craig

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Comments (23)
Brilliant words! I can image this being applicable to quite a number of people - myself included.
any word would break the silence so i am not saying a thing.. just watching in awe
"Tears release but do not soothe - a rain of draining fear." Brilliant indeed... I just love this one and especially like the closing passage. Well done my friend!
Very cool.
Hi Craig Still makes me think so much more to see and tell for I have missed much thank you my friend warm hug with a smile, Linda
Very beautiful words, emotional and evocative!
Very profound. And hit home hard. I create to remember, and to forget. A very delicate balance. The smile eludes me as does the light. Thanks for the words. Beautiful flame too.
Craig such true words. Anger shuts out joy! Gorgeous fractal too.
Beautifully written, and right on the money. Excellent work.
Oh, yes, I hear this.
Words to live by Craig!Again I'm in awe of your "other" talent.Excellent abstract to accompany these inspiring words!
a talent for writting as well as grafics is rare! merging disciplines creates a new level of art.
Great, really great!!!
Wow...I must say your intelligence intimidates me...many times I have thought the world is full of stupid people...but, you have proved me wrong...intelligence lives on....but perhaps....only in small numbers :) Excellent thoughts and words....and it is really true...the pen is mightier than the sword.... Thanks, I needed that. Mark
Stupendous fractal!!!
True thoughts to ponder and wisdom to be learned. Beautiful fractal to highlight the narrative.
Excellent image and beautiful words !!! Very, very nice artwork !!! 5*Hugs:):):)
Great work!!
Really beautiful and inspirational words. Lovely fractal works well with them.
Wise and inspiring words worth favoriting in their own right to remind myself to calm down more often. An appropriate image, too.
lovely writing and fractal work.....congrats my friend!
Awesome!!
Love your words..thanks!