365 days of aRt. DAY FORTY-THREE.

i am mother earth
dressed and walking
i am her pain talking
up a storm
of my own
i am her colors displaying beauty in form
and i am worn out
and torn down

I believe that a sustainable existence is a life practice -- one that continues on forever. It’s the constant workings of the world occurring on different levels in a natural and almost perfect way. It is an understanding, compassion, respect and connection with all that is around us. It is a balance between taking and giving: knowledge of the earth as well as self. It is the physical and non-physical interaction with the elements. It is diversity, creativity, and an open mind: the willingness to change and adapt as needed. Sustainable living is an act of being conscious in the moment -- thinking and functioning for the greater good of all things. Let’s all try to create a little sustainability in our lives. For the sake of self, community and mother earth, share a little bit of love and light today!