Wise advice! The older I get the less tolerance I have for drama. The things that are important, especially my faith, show me where to spend my time and thoughts. I am ever so grateful for the people in my life that I can lean on if need be, and that can lean on me if they need. I am most grateful for my relationship with Jesus Christ and the unending love he has for me and all who follow Him. Thank you for sharing, once again you inspire a deeper look!❤️
You are so right. I learned a long time ago to let go of some folks. There are just so many folks like what you described. Life is just too short to deal with them.
I love reading your Sunday narratives. They are inspiritional to me and I look forward to reading them. I have a bit of a connection to other artists here in Oklahoma (being an artist myself) but need more connections and will try to attend one of your future workshops.
I hear ya’ on this one! I just completely pulled away from our local “art center” because of two nasty bullies who want to control it all. I’m not the only leaving either. Best to shed the stress and get on with the new!
Great advice Eric! Always a good reminder to “pay attention ” to our thoughts & actions / our surroundings. Life IS precious & filled with wonder. Thank you !
Thanks, Eric….a poweful reminder. Always enjoy your reflections, commentss and guidance; which you lovingly and honestly share with all of tye arts community.
I love to wake up,quickly grab a cup of coffee to run upstairs with. I dash over to my computer and search the sunday morning emails to find your writings.. I’m wondering if I’ve missed a book somewhere along the lines that you’ve written..what a sad thought… You start out and immediatly tug the reader in futher and further. Sometimes you include parts of your personal adventures in life, written golden nuggents in the middle of an expository , like the time you spent the Summer at your Grandparents house and things from a daily moment that you recall.. Where and what is the title of your book. not the one on the arts of painting ,but on the adventures of you. I hope it comes out soon…I’m waiting to buy it because of the deep eloquent thoughts that are there on the page.
I look forward to reading your emails EVERY Sunday. I love your insight on life’s issues. I love the fact that you start out every email with a cool visual of the beauty that surrounds us and I can “see” what you write. I love your calmness and your spirituality. I have especially liked the past two Sunday Coffee writings. I have been painting for the last year and a half on pretty much a daily basis for a couple reasons. Firstly, it is “who I am” . I was blessed with a God given talent for which I am very thankful. Secondly, as you spoke in your writing this week about getting rid of negativity and bad influences, I use my art for that. I, myself, am a peaceful person who loves my life and the people who are thankfully in my life but I live with someone who is the opposite. I can’t change him, nor do I try. We all choose to be who we are and if he chooses to be an angry individual because of the political issues, then so be it. I choose not to engage in any conversation dealing with that. Instead, I find peace at my easel. I can get lost for hours just painting away! It brings me joy. So….thank you, Eric for your words of wisdom and time you spend every week to let us see the beauty in the world around us and encourage us, as artists to follow our dreams.
Greetings Eric, I have been reading your Sunday coffee articles now for a while and have enjoyed them all. You write very frankly and from the heart which gives me insight into yourself as a person. Despite the many accomplishments in your life bag you are still a humble man.
I am a painter and have benefited from reading and gleaning the little bits of painting wisdom that comes from your many articles both yours and other painters. I would love to purchase some of the many videos from artists you promote but at this time I am unable to do so, so I will continue to glean from your articles. Thank you for this opportunity.
After 50 years in business and being a painter for a living the ability to walk away from the negative, clingy clients ,friends and family is absolutely necessary to survive the journey. Walk away from those that suck your time and energy of life, no matter the presumed benefits that the worldly relationship offers as an inducement.
Wow Eric. How very profound and thoughtful. Thank you so much for putting this so straightforward into words with impact. And thank you so much for sharing these words of wisdom and deep insight.
Dear Eric, I am always so refreshed and inspired during and after reading your Sunday Coffee chats. Thank you for opening up and sharing your world. Mine is such a better place. BTW especially appreciated the invitation to EXPO while you were on the treadmill. Can’t wait to attend another event soon.
I always look forward to my Sunday Coffee. It always puts me in a good mood, lifts my spirit. And some Sundays, like today, you hit the nail on the head. Made me realize I need to do something about a situation that is impacting me in a negative way. Thank You.
There is an Arab proverb that goes, “ He who knows not, and knows not he knows not, he is a fool—shun him; he who knows not, and knows he knows not, he is simple—teach him; he who knows, and knows not he knows, he is asleep—wake him; he who knows, and knows he knows, he is wise—follow him.”
Recorded in an ancient book of wisdom: Proverbs 13:20 “The one walking with the wise vill become wise, but the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.”
Great and thoughtful article. However, I cannot change my situation. At the beginning of this year, I was moved into an assisted living home because of my Parkinson’s disease. It is notI where i would ideally live, plus I quit driving and gave my. Vehicle Tom my grandson. This really limits what I can do, However, it is up to me to s me the best of the situation and Encourage others here to make the best of their situation, too.
Hi Eric, all these trips you mention sound wonderful. Everything has a price . The problem is a lot of us finally got a chance to relax and paint and I must say they sound wonderful. But when you’re on a fixed income and i’ve had a stroke which I do not let stop me, all these wonderful places are just so expensive. So I go on and taking what I can from what I read and try to apply them and paint them with the knowledge I find through people like you and U tube of course , And plein air articles and live vicariously in New Zealand through you . thanks so much.
Wise advice! The older I get the less tolerance I have for drama. The things that are important, especially my faith, show me where to spend my time and thoughts. I am ever so grateful for the people in my life that I can lean on if need be, and that can lean on me if they need. I am most grateful for my relationship with Jesus Christ and the unending love he has for me and all who follow Him. Thank you for sharing, once again you inspire a deeper look!❤️
You are so right. I learned a long time ago to let go of some folks. There are just so many folks like what you described. Life is just too short to deal with them.
oops! inspirational….. not inspiritional
I love reading your Sunday narratives. They are inspiritional to me and I look forward to reading them. I have a bit of a connection to other artists here in Oklahoma (being an artist myself) but need more connections and will try to attend one of your future workshops.
I hear ya’ on this one! I just completely pulled away from our local “art center” because of two nasty bullies who want to control it all. I’m not the only leaving either. Best to shed the stress and get on with the new!
Great advice Eric! Always a good reminder to “pay attention ” to our thoughts & actions / our surroundings. Life IS precious & filled with wonder. Thank you !
Thanks, Eric….a poweful reminder. Always enjoy your reflections, commentss and guidance; which you lovingly and honestly share with all of tye arts community.
Amen!
Hi! I love Sunday Coffee! I know for sure that Our Lord removes toxic people from our lives in a way that no one suffers the loss.
YES!!!! Very good!!!!
I love to wake up,quickly grab a cup of coffee to run upstairs with. I dash over to my computer and search the sunday morning emails to find your writings.. I’m wondering if I’ve missed a book somewhere along the lines that you’ve written..what a sad thought… You start out and immediatly tug the reader in futher and further. Sometimes you include parts of your personal adventures in life, written golden nuggents in the middle of an expository , like the time you spent the Summer at your Grandparents house and things from a daily moment that you recall.. Where and what is the title of your book. not the one on the arts of painting ,but on the adventures of you. I hope it comes out soon…I’m waiting to buy it because of the deep eloquent thoughts that are there on the page.
I look forward to reading your emails EVERY Sunday. I love your insight on life’s issues. I love the fact that you start out every email with a cool visual of the beauty that surrounds us and I can “see” what you write. I love your calmness and your spirituality. I have especially liked the past two Sunday Coffee writings. I have been painting for the last year and a half on pretty much a daily basis for a couple reasons. Firstly, it is “who I am” . I was blessed with a God given talent for which I am very thankful. Secondly, as you spoke in your writing this week about getting rid of negativity and bad influences, I use my art for that. I, myself, am a peaceful person who loves my life and the people who are thankfully in my life but I live with someone who is the opposite. I can’t change him, nor do I try. We all choose to be who we are and if he chooses to be an angry individual because of the political issues, then so be it. I choose not to engage in any conversation dealing with that. Instead, I find peace at my easel. I can get lost for hours just painting away! It brings me joy. So….thank you, Eric for your words of wisdom and time you spend every week to let us see the beauty in the world around us and encourage us, as artists to follow our dreams.
Greetings Eric, I have been reading your Sunday coffee articles now for a while and have enjoyed them all. You write very frankly and from the heart which gives me insight into yourself as a person. Despite the many accomplishments in your life bag you are still a humble man.
I am a painter and have benefited from reading and gleaning the little bits of painting wisdom that comes from your many articles both yours and other painters. I would love to purchase some of the many videos from artists you promote but at this time I am unable to do so, so I will continue to glean from your articles. Thank you for this opportunity.
Thank you Eric. Thank you!
Love your commentaries.
Can you share your thoughts on insecurity and self esteem?
After 50 years in business and being a painter for a living the ability to walk away from the negative, clingy clients ,friends and family is absolutely necessary to survive the journey. Walk away from those that suck your time and energy of life, no matter the presumed benefits that the worldly relationship offers as an inducement.
Love this! Thanks!
WELL SAID AND AMEN
Eric,
This is so true!
Thank you for verbalizing this truth!
Wow Eric. How very profound and thoughtful. Thank you so much for putting this so straightforward into words with impact. And thank you so much for sharing these words of wisdom and deep insight.
Dear Eric, I am always so refreshed and inspired during and after reading your Sunday Coffee chats. Thank you for opening up and sharing your world. Mine is such a better place. BTW especially appreciated the invitation to EXPO while you were on the treadmill. Can’t wait to attend another event soon.
Judy
I am delighted to read your” Sunday Cafe “email.
The uplifting suggestions, to help make life positive
through personal changes, is excellent advice.
Sorry to miss the interesting travel plans, this year.
Stay safe.
That is a good one!!! Right on the nose!
I always look forward to my Sunday Coffee. It always puts me in a good mood, lifts my spirit. And some Sundays, like today, you hit the nail on the head. Made me realize I need to do something about a situation that is impacting me in a negative way. Thank You.
There is an Arab proverb that goes, “ He who knows not, and knows not he knows not, he is a fool—shun him; he who knows not, and knows he knows not, he is simple—teach him; he who knows, and knows not he knows, he is asleep—wake him; he who knows, and knows he knows, he is wise—follow him.”
Here I am at Smuggler’s Notch with only my sketch pad, pens, and watercolors. Next year I’ll bring my plein air gear.
Recorded in an ancient book of wisdom: Proverbs 13:20 “The one walking with the wise vill become wise, but the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.”
Great and thoughtful article. However, I cannot change my situation. At the beginning of this year, I was moved into an assisted living home because of my Parkinson’s disease. It is notI where i would ideally live, plus I quit driving and gave my. Vehicle Tom my grandson. This really limits what I can do, However, it is up to me to s me the best of the situation and Encourage others here to make the best of their situation, too.
Very good article, Eric. Birds of a feather flock together.
Hi Eric, all these trips you mention sound wonderful. Everything has a price . The problem is a lot of us finally got a chance to relax and paint and I must say they sound wonderful. But when you’re on a fixed income and i’ve had a stroke which I do not let stop me, all these wonderful places are just so expensive. So I go on and taking what I can from what I read and try to apply them and paint them with the knowledge I find through people like you and U tube of course , And plein air articles and live vicariously in New Zealand through you . thanks so much.