New Musing: pray for chaos.

Published: Wed, 10/03/12

Fire Tree Studios

NEW Blog Musing: pray for chaos.

 

"Comfort is toxic for Creativity." -Reverend TD Jakes, The Potter's House.

 

This past weekend, I was  in Dallas visiting my family.  As some of you know I am not a religious person, deeply spiritual - yes - my own personal evolution with the Divine has brought me to a Universal perspective that their are many paths to the source.  And some paths have been grossly misinterpreted in my opinion.  A distraction to the truth within.  A 'false god' if you will...

 

I had seen an interview Oprah did on her new channel OWN with The Reverend TD Jakes and was really inspired by his perspective and expression of truth.  Although I don't always agree with the dualistic language of the church (the us. vs. them) because I know we are all connected in this great macrocosm - I found his clarity and passion for inspiring others to live in the abundance of greatness....totally up my alley.  So I wanted to go first hand and experience it myself. Plus I have never been to a church that quite frankly....sets the roof on Fire!

 

<think large southern gospel>

 

The energy and love in the room was palpable.  I didn't want to stay in my seat!  The 2+ hour service flew by! I have never felt so welcomed by such a large group of people and clearly we were the minorities.  The heart of  TD's message that spoke to me was ... leadership is born and determined by chaos.  It is chaos that provides us with opportunities to grow into our full potential!  Chaos, as he was preaching to this choir, was a goldmine of opportunity.  Point Zero, the place of all possibility.

 

When we allow other 'gods' or things, comforts, money, relationships, food, substances, addictions, work, to be a distraction  we miss invaluable opportunities that will literally raise us up and out of our comfort zone and into our creative genius.  Creativity is sparked from a place of need and desire.  "You will not be challenged in your convenience but in your chaos."  So the next time you fear a chaotic time or experience, remember this is a calling of sorts, the Universe in its magical wisdom calling you forth to step into your full creative potential.

 

Can I get a Hell ...ya?!

 

As promised last week, here is the video of the inspired painters from the Martha's Vineyard retreat. Let us know what you think! (Click Here to view the video)


  

With love, passion and creativity...


 

P.S.  A passionate welcome to all of our new subscribers!

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 

Ignite your Fire! Monday Evening Moving Meditation

Please join me Monday evenings in October for a drop-in authentic movement meditation in the historic Chapel on the Perry Estate.

I just returned from the Martha's Vineyard Retreat where we moved every morning as a group to wake up and get our creative juices flowing...and I miss it! So I decided to keep my groove going by offering this special group experience within the sacred walls of the chapel on the Perry Estate Monday Evenings in October to a folks like you.


What: Get your groove on in a safe and sacred space. Connect with your Spirt, your body and with others in community as you express your most authentic Self to a musical extravaganza of beats to Ignite your Fire!
I will be playing groove tunes designed to move you deeply.

 

Investment: $15 drop-in

 

When: 6pm-7:15pm Mondays in October

 

Where: The Chapel on the Historical Perry Estate 710 E 41st Street @ Red River

 

Who: Anyone who desires liberation and creative exploration through dance and movement in community!

 

Please RSVP to me directly or just show up!

 

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The Art of Creation: Ignite your Passion with Paint!  
Painting + Coaching Workshop

Saturday October 13th, 2012
10am-5pm

What are you truly passionate about?

What lights you up?

What is keeping you from wanting you want?

What fears keep getting in the way?

How do you move into e-motion and action to keep from being paralyzed?

And.... what does your intuition have to do with passion?


In this full day painting and coaching workshop we will explore as a group your hearts desire and open the pathways that lead you to realizing what moves you so you can begin to design a life on your own terms. *Gourmet organic lunch will provided!

Spend an afternoon awakening and nourishing your creative spirit by immersing yourself in over three hours of exploration, expression, play and deep surrender. The Saturday painting session welcomes continuing students and first time painters, providing a space to journey through barriers of old patterns and stagnant, less than serving beliefs that keep you from tapping into the internal well of creativity, power and life force energy that is within you.

 

Early Bird Investment: $200 if Paid in full by Sept 15th. 2012.  Includes all materials, coaching tools and a gourmet organic lunch!

 

3 Ways to register:

  1. Call the studio at 512-524-0687
  2. Email melissa{at}firetreestudios{dot}com
  3. Sign up on our website via pay pal by clicking the button below (cash, checks & credit cards also accepted).

 

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