~*~b a l a n c e~*~

the concept of balance which i have become familiar
with in design, applies in a larger sense to the everyday
world and the struggle between light and dark in which
i find myself...
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radial balance: all elements radiate out from a center
point in a circular fashion. It is very easy to maintain a
focal point in radial balance, since all the elements lead
your attention toward the center

crystallographic balance: allover pattern, is created by repeating
elements of equal weight everywhere. Emphasis is uniform;
there is no distinct focal point. Quilts and chessboards are examples

informal balance/asymmetrical: a large attention element on one side is balanced
out by several smaller objects on the other side. It is a form of
symmetry that can only be perceived by a feeling.

formal balance/symmetrical: the simplest application of balance - one side
is a mirror image of the other - doesn't have to be identical
to the other just very similar
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while i learned about/played with/realized the principles of balance in my artwork
over the years, i have only just now contemplated that by doing the same
with my energy/vibration/emotion in response to events, whether personal
or world-wide, can make all the difference when it comes to the
quality of life
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i was reading through some of the threads here and felt my self getting
off balance and it just became so obvious: if my attention is on ______________
(fill in the blank, there is so much to be aware of, become knowledgeable about)
then it cannot be on _____________________
(fill in the blank again with any inspiring, hopeful vision of the present ---> future)

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so i got the message to cease my news-gathering activity and move
my attention/focus/thoughts/mental images/feelings to an idea
of living in this landscape in teepees and kivas with the water un-dammed
and flowing freely again, the day spent in harmony with nature.......
ahhhhhhhh, much better - balance has been struck
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i post this simply as a reminder to pay attention to your own sense
of balance - keep that little gyroscope inside you spinning and upright...
it will be most important as linear time unfolds

ahhh Hippie
we are on the same page
but
you state it so much better....

as you can see i am back in pollyanna mode and throwing flowers at it all
and i feel soooo much better doing that
thanks for putting it into words

you can be our pollyanna carrot, lil otter

Hippy, whether you believe it or not, I've learnt a lot from your insights.

Thank you !

what a wonderful compliment, soma, thank you
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perhaps this struggle is worth it, all of us
learning from each other - supporting each other,
and trying to be the best selves we can be
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exelent post hippie sister.....

i love your energy........ and always find you very insirational and uplifting.......

yes balance is very important........

Quote :

i was reading through some of the threads here and felt my self getting
off balance and it just became so obvious: if my attention is on ______________
(fill in the blank, there is so much to be aware of, become knowledgeable about)
then it cannot be on _____________________
(fill in the blank again with any inspiring, hopeful vision of the present ---> future)

this also happens to me sometimes...........
i guess im in sky otter mode........ throwing alot of flowers around.......... at other times though i feel more frustrated.......... and yes that frustration does sometimes throw me off balance........

thanks for the reminder .........

I love the radial balance it kind of explains how everything should be WH!

I have to say this is one of my favourite Hipster posts.

I myself always need gentle reminders

Thanks Hipster for all your contributions, I love your balanced energy.

BTW have you or sis got any recent artwork you can post????