#beingalive

[pattytasm]

Oliver!: Please, May We Have Some More - New York Stage Review

Oliver!: Please, May We Have Some More

Hey, what’s with the City Center Encores! series since Lear deBessonet grabbed the artistic director and has further confirmed her theater e

[davidwfloydart]

The greatest challenge ❤️ #challlengeaccepted #challengeyourself #beingalive #innerlightchallenge #consumed #socialinjustice #witnessing (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chz0v6ZJhQtuqqzG_sP60fpy2cvziw9wOv0MeY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[soulawakeningblog]

People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.

Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth

[katharinableinis]

~ when both worlds unite ~

the expansive, mysterious, and multi-dimensional outer world is nothing but a reflection of our inner reality — a formless, invisible inner world of Awe and wonder ready to be explored.

#toembody #embodiment #innerworld

[self-love-bitch-the-blog]

Love Myself

Nothing is perfect. Even myself. Especially myself. What’s even perfection? I am not going to redo your philosophy class but I don’t believe in perfection. I want to believe in myself and find ways to prioritize my mental health and make myself a priority. Something I have learned is that you cannot attach your happiness or worthiness to someone else because most times people will let you down. I think it is important to live for yourself and not exist only to seek something or someone that is supposed to make you feel fulfilled. Easy to say I know because especially for a woman, we are taught at a young age that getting married should be the ultimate goal but is it though? Why do we all have this pressing inner need to be in a relationship? People in relationship don’t look necessarily happier, perfect or less lonely. 

I am trying to learn how to change that mental state. I want to appreciate being with myself more. It is what I strive for. The difficulty lies in the fact that I often feel lonely and that’s very overwhelming particularly in that day of age when you can connect with thousands by a click of your mouse. We must love ourselves first to believe that we are enough.

I realize not too long ago that I don't need nor want a relationship. I was about to make efforts and accept to let go of my freedom and independence FOR A GUY but I am not ready. I need to continue to learn and accept who I am before throwing myself to the first guy who shows a little bit of interest towards me even if he is good-looking.  

Let’s enjoy being alone. Let’s accept the feeling of loneliness. It is all right. This is the perfect opportunity to focus on stuff that I always wanted to do (alone or not) and just do it. I don't need ANY ONE and honestly... that feels good. 

[thepoetrystore]

Artists Talk and Maternity Leave Fundraiser Happy Hour Friday, March 15, 6-8pm Secession Art & Design is honored to host an artist talk with the poetry store, Bianca Levan Papercut Art and Leslie Morgan Art, three women using experimental mediums to explore themes of life, the unexpected, and nature. This is a rare opportunity to learn about their art, technique, and the stories that inspired this body of work. Connect with one of our artists and purchase art from their collection to take home at https://www.secessionsf.com/art. The gallery will remain open till 8pm for a happy hour, celebrating and fundraising for my upcoming maternity leave. I am due any day now and so excited to go on the journey of being a mom. I am thankful to have this space to do what I love and start a family. Thank you for shopping from our collection of 70+ independent artists & designers and donating to my fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/maternity-leave-for-eden-at-secession. Baby Luca will be running around the gallery in no time. XO Eden owner of @secessionsf . #writersofinstagram #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poetsofinsta #poetsofig #writingcommunity #writersofinsta #poetrycommunity #being #beingalive #thepoetrystore #silvialcivar #poetry #poet #life #happiness #inspiration #presence #perspective #artistsoninstagram #artist #gallery #girlpower #365 #gratitude #womensupportwomen #womenempowerment #artisttalk https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7OBNohx7Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h9o56ncmak9o

[pattytasm]

10 Times the Tony Awards Got It Very, Very Wrong | EDGE United States

10 Times the Tony Awards Got It Very, Very Wrong | EDGE United States

10 Times the Tony Awards Got It Very, Very Wrong

[katharinableinis]

Something I want to say about fear: fuck fear.
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No seriously; fuck fear.⠀⠀⠀⠀

I don’t want to fight it anymore. I want to work with it, embrace it, reassure it, and let my faith envelop it.


To see fear, and to let go of fear, to let go of worries and bad scenarios, knowing deeply in my heart that everything is happening as it should be. That life is actually trying to help us, guiding us back into alignment despite how ugly and how difficult the current experienced-moment might be. 
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It has not been an easy year for any of us. But surrendering to it all. Trusting that all life’s turbulence is turning out better than we could have ever imagine. And seeing how life is constantly surrounding us with people, opportunities, and situations that stimulate growth.