I have an amazing invitation for you to hang out with one of my all-time favourite authors, Seth Godin, and one of my all time favourite humans, Giovanni Marsico—this Thursday for FREE.

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This Thursday (May 6th) from 5pm to 6:30pm EST, Gio is hosting an online event with 20x best-selling author Seth Godin to chat about his latest book, The Practice.

The Practice is about finding your voice and sharing it. No matter what you do for a living, it’s about doing work that matters, work you’re proud of.

I am halfway through the audiobook and honestly I’ve had my mind blown at least 5 times already.

This event will be a Zoom meeting, which means we'll all be on camera together and we will be able to interact with each other.

There is no fee for this event.

You can register right now by clicking here / link in bio → @dariusbashar

And if you know someone that would be interested in joining us tomorrow, please share the registration link with them.

See you Thursday!

#createmore #creativityeveryday #authorsofInstagram

Around 50% the time I work with people I have never met before.

Yet thankfully, 99% of the time these new clients are amazing humans and we become new friends. 

Each person is different. Different upbringings, different cultures, different jobs, and different educational backgrounds. And despite all the differences, so many of the people I work with are also so similar. 

There is a magic inside each person. There is something beautiful that is ready to be expressed—a light, a song, a dance—that has always been there inside them. Often times they’ve already done an awesome job expressing it to the world on stages, in books, or even through one-on-one sessions with clients.

My job is always the same: to try and capture that magic through photos. 

And with each new photoshoot, I remember why I chose to be here on Earth for this particular human experience. Because with each new photoshoot, I feel like I get closer to my own heart.

It was such a treat to sit and chat with my new friend Mekeli Villamor. To hear his story. To feel his passion for music and art and to witness his love and adoration for his two sons. 

How lucky am I that amazing artists like Mekeli come to my studio and serenade me with personal concerts?! 

Thank you, brother. I’ll never forget our afternoon together. 

BIG love, 

D

PS: If you want to make something beautiful together in 2021, send me a quick DM or comment below with the word “2021”. I've got a great promo this month.

#torontophotography #torontophotographers #behindthephoto #portraitsinspire #beautifulhumans #photoportrait

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It’s not easy taking photos of another seasoned photographer. 

There’s more pressure because they understand the essence of the art form and they know what’s possible. 

There are also more hurdles because they know “the tricks” to disarming people, and often will have fortified the walls around their own hearts. 

And I get it—I do the same thing when the roles are reversed. It’s almost unconscious. 

Thankfully, I‘ve photographed many awesome photographers over the years and was prepared when I got this amazing opportunity to capture one of my faves, my dear friend Mich Chiu. 

This shoot was a ton of fun and also very challenging in the most soul-fulfilling ways. 

I absolutely love these photos of Mich. They have a lot of sentimental meaning to me. I saw a part of myself in her that day and that brought me closer to both her and myself. 

My favourite creative collaborations are the ones where we somehow transcend “you” and “me” and become something else… something bigger, and maybe something timeless. 

Thank you Mich for saying yes. Thank you for trusting the process and really leaning in. 

I can’t wait for our next collaboration.

Love, 

D

PS: If you want to make something beautiful together in 2021, send me a quick DM or comment below with the word “2021”. I've got a great promo this month.

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Our next group meditation is today at 9am EST. It’s totally free and everyone is welcome.

It takes 30 seconds to join and you’ll get the Zoom link ASAP. —> www.artistmorning.com / link in bio @dariusbashar

Love,

D

#meditations #meditationpractice #meditationtime #meditationteacher #meditationclass #meditation🙏

WARNING: This is way harder than you think. 

I’m working on it every day and I’ve got a long way to go. 

There are many reasons that make it difficult to tell the truth no matter what. Here’s are a few…

1. You have to know the truth, which requires a deep-dive into your own heart and soul.

2. The truth might upset people, which can be really hard if you are a people-pleaser like me.

3. And most importantly, it’s super freaking easy to lie to ourselves. We are masters at this.

In this video, I share why I believe telling the truth no matter what is actually a SUPERPOWER and one of the most important things we can do as creators, artists and humans who want to live fully expressed lives. 

Big love, ⁣⁣

D⁣

PS: If you dig this video and want to support me and the Artist Morning YouTube channel, you can subscribe here → https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtistMorning⁣ // at the link in my bio @dariusbashar

PPS: Come meditate and journal with me. It’s totally free and everyone is welcome. You might just love it → https://www.artistmorning.com // @artistmorning

#artistmorning #behindthephoto #torontophotography #torontophotographers #createmore #artistsway #creativityeveryday

“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

#meditations #meditationpractice #meditationtime #meditationteacher #meditationclass #meditation🙏

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