“I am a forest, and a night of dark trees: but he who is not afraid of my darkness, will find banks full of roses under my cypresses.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Photo of my dear friend Ciaran Breen
There is power in pushing through, but there is also power in letting go.
How do you personally know when it’s time to let go of something, someone, some idea, some belief, etc?
This meditation has helped me on several occasions when I felt run-down and exhausted. It honestly felt like a multivitamin for my soul.
It will help recharge your battery and fill you up, especially if you have been feeling stress, anxiety, exhaustion, pain, or have a general feeling of being unwell.
In 20 minutes I went from feeling like I was about to get sick to feeling strong and healthy again.
It set me up for a really great day and week.
BIG LOVE,
D
PS: If you’re looking for a FREE collection of Guided Morning Meditations, I’ve got you covered → https://www.artistmorning.com/free-meditation-for-creativity / link in bio @dariusbashar
PPS: Come meditate with me live. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. Sign up here for free → Free Group Meditation / @artistmorning
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Be gentle with your art.
And don’t forget to be kind and supportive to your artist self.
Because not everything is about money and fame.
It’s okay to keep your day job and make your art on the side.
It’s also okay to want to make a lot of money doing your art.
Just remember, for most of us our inner artist is very young. Usually between the ages of 5 and 15.
Before you place heavy expectations on yourself about earning a living with your art, let your inner artist play and create from a place of joy and exploration.
While your inner artist deepens your connection to your craft and becomes a skilled artist, it’s still your job as the adult to make sure the bills are paid and that there is food on the table.
Not all art needs to make money, but all artists do.
Love,
D
There’s a reason so many artists and creators go broke. Many of us have terrible relationships with money. For years, I lied to myself about how I felt about money. Those lies took me to the brink of bankruptcy and BURNOUT.
It’s very dangerous when artists or creators burn out because that can lead to them quitting something that brings them tremendous joy. I have seen so many insanely talented creators burn out because they can’t figure out how to make money in a sustainable manner.
In this video, I share 3 toxic beliefs that nearly took me out of the game and 3 practical tips to shift past these toxic beliefs.
I’m really excited to share this video because these tips honestly changed my life! I know there’s a few of you out there that will use these tips and immediately see and feel a difference.
Big love,
D
I am doing research for my next YouTube video. The topic of the video is telling the truth.
I have one question for you. —> Why is it important to tell the truth?
Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments below or DM me your answer.
Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to think about this and shares their answers with me. I appreciate you guys a ton.
I don’t know about you, but when shit hits the fan and life starts to get overwhelming and uncertain, the easiest thing for me to do is stop taking care of myself.
It’s so easy to fall out of my morning rituals. To stop meditating. To stop journaling. To stop exercising and eating healthy.
By default, my coping mechanism is to bury myself under my sheets and eat and watch Netflix till I can’t feel anything… not even my own heart.
After 38 years, it is clear to me that this approach will not help. It only prolongs and exacerbates the experience.
What I need most in times like these is to stay as connected and close to my heart as possible.
I need to double down on self-care, friends, family and community.
Since the new lockdown announcement on Friday and the chaos that ensued, I worked hard to evolve past my default programming to run and hide, and instead chose to focus on the things that matter most.
And I am really proud of myself.
I am sharing this post because I know someone out there can relate.
It’s okay if you need to hide. It’s okay if you want to shut down. I get it. I’ve lived it for years.
But…
Maybe you are ready to update that internal operating system. That default programming inside so many of us. Maybe there are gifts in these really challenging times. Opportunities to grow and ascend to a different level of being.
Whatever you choose, just remember: it is a choice.
Love,
D
PS: Two of my favourite self-care practices are meditation and journaling. If you are looking for a bit of space, support and structure to incorporate both into your week, come meditate with us at Artist Morning.
It’s 100% free and everyone is welcome. We meet every Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am (est).
You might just love it. —-> www.ArtistMorning.com / link in bio @dariusbashar
There is a lot going on in the world. All of us are dealing with change and uncertainty on a daily basis.
This simple 15-minute guided morning meditation will help you find INNER PEACE and CALM within yourself.
In this meditation, we will explore the change that is happening all around us from a beautiful mountain overlooking the ocean.
I invite you to give your thinking / doing brain a rest and go on this journey to find endless peace, power and creativity within yourself.
This guided journey will meet you exactly where you are and help you compassionately explore and express your truth.
BIG LOVE,
D
PS: If you’re looking for a FREE collection of Guided Morning Meditations, I’ve got you covered → https://www.artistmorning.com/free-meditation-for-creativity / link in bio @dariusbashar
PPS: Come meditate with me live. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. Sign up here for free → Free Group Meditation / @artistmorning
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It takes place every Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am (EST).
It’s free and open to EVERYONE.
And it only takes 11 seconds to sign up. —> www.artistmorning.com
If you can’t make it but you still want to mediate, please feel free to browse my full collection on Insight Timer. —> https://insighttimer.com/dariusbashar
Big love,
D
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54 weeks ago today, I had a baby. That baby’s name is Artist Morning.
For two weeks, I didn’t tell anyone about this beautiful new creation… mostly because I was embarrassed and felt like a total imposter.
I was embarrassed because Artist Morning was totally different from my regular job as a commercial photographer and cinematographer.
My inner critic voice was relentless:
“What do I know about making guided meditations?”
“Who am I to try to bring people together as a community?”
So despite how important this was to me, I kept it hidden at home and did not tell the world about it.
Then I spoke to my dear friend who created safety and support for me to dream a little. He helped me imagine what Artist Morning could become. Shout-out to the incredible @chrisassaad, I love you brother!
A few days later, my partner @jlmansell sent me a podcast by @adam.roa and @prestonsmiles. This podcast triggered the hell out of me. It felt like a personal attack on me and my newborn creation.
And it was exactly what I needed.
For more on this and the story of Artist Morning, check out the video.
This video is for anyone out there that has their own newborn creation that feels BIG and scary—especially if you don’t feel qualified.
Big love,
D
PS: Come celebrate Artist Morning's one year birthday with me. Let's meditate and journal as a community. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. It's 100% FREE and you might just love it → www.artistmorning.com / link in bio @dariusbashar
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