If “the obstacle is the way”
But the way is art
Then art is the way
And the way becomes art
As do we
Creative thinking overcomes
and who we become in being creative, is an artful way of living.
If the obstacle is the way
Then a sculptor
writer
poet
painter
musician
Says
The obstacle is art
The blank canvas
Empty page
Lump of stone
The unravelled mind
Is waiting to be honed
Into art
The obstacle is merely
a problem to be solved
Artfully
*”The obstacle is the way” is a directive of Roman emperor and stoic Marcus Aurelius. A favourite quote of mine.
“the obstacle is art” is my version of the same philosophy. Because I enjoy tackling things creatively.
Header photo: our latest building project in the early stages of construction.
Awesome ❤️
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After 20 plus years of painting and drawling I really appreciate what you wrote! Tackling things creatively is indeed a fun project for me anytime.
Art is so good for the soul. Glad you enjoyed the post and I really wish I had stuck to my art for the last 20 years!
WOW. WOW!
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Would you mind if I share this as a reblog at some point in the future, Kate?
~David
Sure David that would be great, thanks 😊
A wonderful way to express art. Booth by Marcus Aurelius and yourself.
Miriam
Thank you Miriam, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of my favourite books. His wisdom is ageless, timeless, as applicable today as it ever was.
Beautiful!
Thank you Saania 🧚✨
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I discovered your poem as David reblogged it today. And I really like it! Obstacles can be frustrating, but art can be found in working, shaping, unraveling and re-weaving. I especially enjoyed your line about an “artful way of living.” So it’s not just a practice, but a mind-set. That’s fantastic stuff 🌞