Friday, October 31, 2008

Creating Art While Using the "Art of Allowing"

"The Art of Allowing is the art of seeing the world through the eyes of Source." Abraham-Hicks

Artists have been getting in touch with their Inner Beings for a long time for their inspiration and creativity. The very process of creating art is transformational, even meditative. For some, that connection to Source gives their work its heart and meaning.
As an artist I seek to express the beautiful, expansive connection I have, on rare occasions, experienced during meditation and dreams. I am passionate about understanding the Law of Attraction and the "Art of Allowing" and implementing these ideas more fully in my life and work.

The process I use to 'bring forth' images and ideas for paintings is basically the following:

A. I meditate for about 20 minutes as early in the day as possible. It is my intention to connect with Source as I release thoughts and quiet my mind.

B. Then I use the Abraham-Hicks three-step Creative Process:

1. I ask.
As I am sitting down to paint, sketch, or write, I inwardly ask for some inspiration ( some visuals or words) for a new painting or for some guidance on one I'm currently working on.

2. The answer is given (not my work).
The Universe or Source always answers.

3. I allow the answer.
To allow or receive the answers I am seeking, I do my best to be in as open, trusting, and good-feeling a place as I can. Then I sketch or write whatever comes to mind and/or just paint. More ideas usually come throughout the day and sometimes awaken me at night!

The Law of Attraction says that like attracts like and that we live in a vibrational universe. In other words, everything is made up of vibrational energy, even (and especially) our thoughts and feelings. So, when I am asking for some artistic inspiration, in order to allow or receive what the universe has given me, my work is to vibrationally line up with what I want. Feeling as good as I can and trusting that the answers have already been given are key to that alignment.
Artists (musicians, etc.) are receiving inspiration and creating all the time. The idea is to become more conscious of how to use the Art of Allowing to enhance the creative process in our work and in all areas of our lives.

To see my artwork go to www.artofallowingart.com

For more information on the Law of Attraction and Art of Allowing go to www.abraham-hicks.com. The terms "Source", "Inner Being" and "Art of Allowing" are from their work.