Guided Out In Paperback
Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life is coming out very soon in Paperback! I highly recommend it! I had the good fortune of being included in the book along with a lot of other fascinating stories and people. I can’t say enough about the author Laura Lynne Jackson, She is an amazing person and defintely the real thing!
“In Chapter 17 Laura Lynne Jackson describes the life and work of artist Pam Smilow, whose creativity and spiritual awareness are deeply connected. Pam believes that art can be a way of receiving inspiration from beyond ourselves and that creative work can connect us to something larger than our everyday lives. Her artistic partnership with fellow artist and husband Gert Mathiesen became an important example of this connection. Although they had very different backgrounds and styles, they developed a wonderful marriage and an unusual collaborative process in which they created art together, sometimes without planning or even speaking. Their work flowed naturally, with each artist responding to what the other had created.
The chapter also explores Pam's experiences with loss and her belief that loved ones who have died can continue to influence and inspire us. After Gert's death, Pam felt his presence strongly and eventually began creating art again, often feeling as though their creative collaboration was continuing in a different form. Through her experiences, Pam came to understand that creativity does not always require complete control or conscious planning. Instead, she encourages people to remain open, trust their intuition, and allow ideas and inspiration to emerge naturally.
A central message of the chapter is that love and connection do not necessarily end with death. Jackson suggests that we can remain connected to those we love through memories, signs, creativity, intuition, and the energy of love itself. Pam's paintings and her experiences with Gert illustrate how relationships can continue to evolve even after someone has physically passed away. The chapter encourages us to be observant and open to the meaningful connections, coincidences, and inspirations that may appear in our lives.
Ultimately, the chapter “Manifesting Those We Love” is about the enduring power of love, creativity, and connection. It reminds us that the people we love can continue to shape us, inspire us, and remain part of our lives in unexpected ways. By staying open to possibility and trusting our intuition, we may discover that love can transcend physical separation and continue to guide us throughout our lives.”
Ossoff, Talarico, Nixon
for U.S. Senate
Another candidate I am excited about is James Talarico. He is running for U.S. Senate against Ken Paxton in Texas. Listen to his dynamic speech in front of students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas and his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel.
Coming from behind, in a monumental upset victory, comes Angie Nixon of Florida, also running for U.S. Senate. Hear her amazing victory speech from a few weeks ago.
This is the way to do it!
Hoping to see Troy Jackson, Maine's senate candidate against Susan Collins, out doing the same thing. So far, we haven't seen much of him and rumors are that he is being mismanaged by national Democratic outsiders who have not a clue about the unique character of Maine voters...
James Talerico for U.S. Senate in the State of Texas
Angie Nixon for the U.S. Senate in the state of Florida
Songs to Energize Us Politically
Here are some of those songs
Get Up, Stand Up
Change is Gonna Come
"We Shall Not Be Moved
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Which Side Are You On
Woke Up This Morning
Eve of Destruction
And you might want to check out Jesse Welles, who is a prolific political songwriter on his youtube account.
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About The Author
New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.