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Art Nouveau storefront by Albert Pèpe (1906)

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“Sometimes I have loved the peacefulness of an ordinary Sunday. It is like standing in a newly planted garden after a warm rain. You can feel the silent and invisible life. All it needs from you is that you take care not to trample on it.””

— Marilynne Robinson, from Gilead (via seemoreandmore)

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Make a friend of silence.

Stalk it if you can.

Let it melt the pity chatter.

Let it soak up your despair.

Make a friend of silence.

Keep it throbbing in your heart.

Let it breathe the private wounds

and sanctify your air.

#silence

#power

#healing

#furtheremergence

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gently does it…

You are the only one who looks out through those eyes.

Only you know what it’s like in there.

Hard or soft, you can choose.

No one else has to know.

You can be as gentle as you like inside and no one will know.

Unless you want them to.

#gentlydoesit

#furtheremergence

#selfcompassion

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Take it handy...

The coming week has loads of gifts for you.

There’s no need to rush after them.

Stand still an let them come.

Let the morning grass kiss your feet hello.

And let a little bird joyfully trumpet your arrival.

The whole of existence has been waiting for you today.

What need have you of rushing concern.

#peace

#calm

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It comes in waves.

If you run,

it will keep pace with you.

If you hide, it will find you.

If you distract yourself, it will wait.

Instead

Breathe

Breathe steady.

Breathe slow.

Breathe through.

It comes in waves

and it will pass.

#consciousness

#love

#emotionalhealth

#furtheremergence

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https://www.johndalton.me/podcast/ep-168-hollis-dunlap-uncut/

The latest podcast episode is out. I’m chatting with artist Hollis Dunlap in Connecticut. Hollis answers all your questions about his practice and approach.

#hollisdunlap #artpodcast #art #contemporaryart #artcollector #artgallery #artconsultant #painter

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This is part of “The White Wood,” series by artist Mark Edwards.

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I think they’re brilliant.

In 1974 Mark and his wife drove to the North tip of the Highlands of Scotland. There, on the shores of Loch Hope surrounded by the dramatic mountains of Sutherland, they rented an old rundown shepherd’s cottage with no electricity.

They lived in their remote cottage for 28 years, the first 10 years without electricity, and raised three children.

Chapeau!

I am never complaining about painting again. 🙂

#markedwards #art #artist #britishartist #contemporaryart #artcollector #artconsultant #painter

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https://www.johndalton.me/podcast/ep-167-julyan-davis-uncut/

The latest podcast episode is out. I’m chatting with artist Julyan Davis in Asheville. Julyan answers all your questions about his practice and approach.

#julyandavis #artpodcast #art #contemporaryart #artcollector #artgallery #artconsultant #painter

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My latest podcast is out. In this episode I’m talking with artist Colleen Barry in Williamsburg, New York. 

https://www.johndalton.me/podcast/ep-134-colleen-barry/

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Wishing you a gentle holiday season full of with soft moments, cherished connections and loving kindness. ❤️🎅🏻

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My latest podcast is out. In this episode I am talking with artist Carie Pearce in Peoria, Illinois.

https://www.johndalton.me/podcast/ep-126-carrie-pearce/

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My latest podcast is out. In this episode I am talking to legendary Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick in Dublin.

https://www.johndalton.me/podcast/ep-125-jim-fitzpatrick/