self-realization

My response to stress is just as complex as my artwork.

A person does not reach the pinnacle of self-realization without relentlessly exploring the parameters of the self, exhausting their psychic energy coming to know oneself. Without society to rebel against and to sail away from, there would be no advances in civilization; there would be no need for healers and mystics, priests and artist, or shaman and writers. It is our curiosity and refusal to be satisfied with the status quo that compels us to challenge ourselves to learn and continue to grow. We only establish inner peace of mind with acceptance of the world, with the recognition of our connection to the entirety of the universe, and understanding that chaos and change are inevitable. We must also love because without love there are no acts of creation. Without love, humankind is a spasmodic pool of brutality and suffering. Love is a balm. It cures human aches and pains; it unites couples, families, and cultures. Love is a creative force, without love there is no art or religion. Art expresses thought and feelings, an articulation of adore and reverence.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

If you must walk in someone's shadow make sure it's your own

Self- reliance is the greatest of all virtues my friend.

Self is All. (First Principle of Humanism)

Only you can save yourself.

Mark you, no Krishna can clear your eyes and make you look with a broader vision upon life in your march upward and onward, until the Self within you morphs into Krishna _ until the Self morphs into Buddha _ until the Self turns into Christ.

If it is bread that you seek, you will have bread. If it is the soul you seek, you will find the soul. If you understand this secret, you know you are that which you seek.

You will find rest on Sabbath day for your soul.

May the Creator ignite the spark of light within our soul.

The spirit awaken, the soul revive.

May my soul radiate light and love.

May you know, love, obey and serve the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind.

A gentle soul is spiritual.

Love with all your heart, soul and mind.

Every soul craves to fill the void.

The Knower of the Soul is considered Self Realized (The Enlightened one). The knower of all the eternal elements is known as Omniscient (sarvagna).