ORGANIC SHEIKH - Natural Style

....As a kid growing up, it was in a small suburb called 'Waitangirua', which along with other surrounding suburbs in Porirua, Wellington...was still being developed by new housing, streets & roading etc...so at the time, it was still surrounded by un-touched rolling hills, with trees & small pockets of meadow, creeks & streams, pastures and paddocks of rural land, where farm animals like horses & sheep freely roamed about...

As a kid I used to play on vast open spaces with the tall grass on the hillsides & the smell of hot summers in the air as I walked along & through wild grass, while taking in the views of nature framing me, all around....oceans, beaches, sands, lakes, rocks, farmlands, cobbled stones, dirt tracks, bush tracks.....

...a place still peaceful enough to hear the bird songs, natural water, and the wind in leaves,...

Exploring creeks, & the sounds of streams flowing & bubbling on-wards, strolling through forests of trees & hearing the crunch of fallen leaves, under my childhood soles....

As a kid,...was Alive with curious wonder of the beauty of Nature, & the freedom it brought, growing up,.....often staying out for long hours, just exploring the beautiful landscape and open spaces....


Explains a lot about my Love of gardens, or 'zen-zones' all planned, created planted and lovingly cultivated over the many years....and where ever I went and lived, even in a small double-storey studio apartment inner-city, back in the '90s'...created a garden on the balcony, to day-dream in,...

or... the tiny suburban back yard planted with 4 awesome varieties of different luscious fruiting trees, matured enough for years now, to harvest from year-after-year...Beautiful,...

& the small landscaped walkway path, circling and flanked with plants trees & shrubs on either sides....with a tucked away corner 'zen-zone' patio,...


....& all the countless other nature-inspired dreams, projects and aspirations....


..... to this day, the love of Nature still remains & never left...


So no, I'm not a 'city-girl' playing at being 'country-stylez'....its just that being connected to Nature' has always been in me, right from the very beginning :)


And thanks to my Dad, for his love of the land xo




ORGANIC SHEIKH - Founded by Tina Aiono (check it out in the link below)


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STONELINE CREATIONS

STONELINE CREATIONS - A Long journey of Love

Many several years ago now, i picked up a single stone... a very simple smooth soft & rounded one...one of many, which were naturally scattered along the shoreline, in the Northern region of my country...& while holding that simple stone in my hand, it was like it whispered to me, saying...'follow me & i will show you much'... So i took it home that day & began to carve a pathway into it, to see where its journey will take me... 'home... home to the foothills of where they all begin...at the feet of Mountains, which bare her name...


STONELINE CREATIONS - The Journey, so far

Click here to Watch the STONELINE CREATIONS Slideshow

Tina ART Zone over in Facebook :)

Hiya,

I hope this post finds you in great spirits today :)


Hey just letting you know, stop by my Facebook Fan page Tina ART Zone, for more updates, projects, and interesting news on whats the 'Haps' in my 'flow-zone' world of Creative ARTs...

I'll be happy to see you come on board. Simply 'Like' the page, and get regular progress into what I be up to. Theres bound to be something in there for you. Helping Inspire your own Creative Spirit.


Take the Journey with me. Just click the link below... It'll be fab !


Tina ART Zone


And remember to 'share' the page amongst your awesome friends and famz, to help me grow the awareness for my special brand of Unique Pacific Inspired Creations & Arts.


Warmest Regards, and a big Thank YOU


Tina xo

Creative Essence...Picking Up from Where I left off

Tina ART Zone

Wowza....

its been like almost 4 years, since I was last in here, writing all of my other thoughts, dreams, aspirations and plans,...which some were beginning to pick up traction and momentum around...which was great, as had put in alot of work to put things in place, at the time, to start things off and get the ball rolling in those directions....which were meant to be uplifting and beneficial all round....but, then things happened, as they do....which put all of it on the back-burner, for a long period of time....


I won't go into the detail of it all, but lets just say it was a long and arduous road. With lots of unnecessary hurdles, delays and uncertainties, which left me no choice but to put all of my beloved Creative Work, focus, and dreams on Hold, until such a time as now to finally return, and re-collect and resume on the things which have always brought to me the most satisfaction, joy, peace, harmony and happiness. My Zen, My Bliss....simple Creation. And it really feels so good to be back in that Creative space, which I call home.


This Creative home, is one which has no restrictions, has no boundaries, has no walls. In fact, it houses the spirit and energy of Creation itself, therefore everywhere is 'home'....to a person who carries that spirit in their soul, and it resonates harmoniously with them. Yes, a frequency which some are totally tuned into, and vibration picked up on.


Some places of course contain more of that creative energy than others, like 'boosters' it can completely sweep you into a 'flow' zone, because of its magnetic strength....and you become a vessel for the manifesting of Creative Energy into the language it wants to speak, and in which form it will eventually take.

You become like an interpreter of a foreign language, one which is told, shown and interpreted in a different and visual way. Like a phrase or sentence spoken into solid mass and form, to exist for what it is, and what meaning its trying to say for that moment.
A language of Creation, either drawn, painted, sculpted, moulded, built, constructed, sung, written, served or spoken into existence, through us humans, to each other so that we receive those messages communicated at the source of a 'heart-to-heart'...conversation of pure Creation and Vibe.


In fact....check these out....tell me there ain't no Creative Vibe or Frequency and communication going on here...? A Visual Interpretation in forms and shapes we know, and recognize...

Its pure Creative Essence...in its finest form....& No, my stuff was never influenced or inspired by any of these awesome and amazing visual appearances in crop circles...but, mine came to me organically as something resonating in my own rhythm for a long time, inspired by my own love of geometrics, shapes and forms inspired by nature around us, and well before I had even set sight on these outstanding and 'other-worldly' displays of visual masterpieces...which are so incredibly precise, its 'pure-essence'...

Click through here now, and check them out...amazing detail in the forms...just out of this world !



And this is what has carried me through so many years as my beacon,...written many several years ago..to eventually lead me home,.. Creative Home...again..

Great to be back and On-Track.... :)

And you can also follow me in here.... Tina ART Zone
Where I specialise in Pacific Inspired Creations.


Tina ART Zone

OR.....If You'd Like an Original Piece of my ART, which comes already framed and mounted, then do check it out here in my frame Gallery....with a range of my ARTworks to choose from.
Enhance your Unique space with one of my originals.

Great :)

Much Alofas from Me



Oh,... & if you wanna know more about the 'crop formation' stuff, heres some good' reasonable, balanced & thorough info then.....
Read-on-in-this

Set In Stone, Your Solid Style

And finally claim your freedom!

"Find and align with your true calling. Because once you do, you become more of who you were meant to be".


With regards to finding your own true purpose, and passion, and being happy, in what you find. I've learnt from experience, that with all the uncertainty, which can surround us, in our daily lives, you do have the knowledge and know how, to begin creating your own certainty! One which you can rely on, and trust. Because you're the one who can finally determine, your own empowering, uplifting, and energetic direction, with more certainty, than you've given yourself credit for.....

I love this quote, came across it today, and contained in a book by John Mason ..

"Even a turtle doesn't get ahead, unless he sticks his neck out".....


And even though I'm no turtle, I believe, am almost very nearly there, and inching closer to 'getting ahead.

Initially, had set out on my quest, to fully embrace the freedom of independent living. And to create a lifestyle, which would allow me, to continue to do what I most enjoyed, while still making a living. Something which is so incredibly possible, it amazes me, why its taken so long, to not have realized it, several years before.

Never mind... Was able to finally get the ball rolling anyway, with the setting up of my various websites, which are now pretty much established, and by leveraging some of me artworks through into other more established platforms, and sites, for more exposure of my work, as well.
This has been very helpful, to my overall goals.

I find now, that there is, more welcome interaction, with visitors to my sites. As they leave encouraging comments, which inspires me to continue, with what I set out to do. It really is actions like those, from complete strangers, and from friends and family, which help in pursuing this life-path direction, for the long-term. And is very much appreciated.


Come see for yourself.

Tina Ink's Encouraging Blog Comments

And while you're in there, do check out the 'Inspired Fusion Art' gallery, as I've added a few more recent designs, at the very end of the scrolling.


My PURPOSE, for doing all of this

And there are very valid ones. Its for the Freedom!
Freedom of TIME
Freedom of LOCATION
Freedom of JUST BEING
Freedom of INSPIRATION

And for the ultimate happiness, satisfaction, and my own gratitude, which comes from knowing that, all of this hard work, focus, time and energy, is all worth it. As I'm doing what I love.....The journey, so far, has been really enlightening, and have learnt so much, along the way.
Of most importance is,... with all that I do, it will always give back to someone, somewhere, somehow, for their own life improvement, growth, and inspiration.


"Demonstrate an alternative way forward, by 'walking the talk'...& providing an example of something in action. For the better".


I know theres some distance to go yet, but at least, the effort has been made, and I didn't just talk about doing something....And no matter how long it takes, for any one of my projects to get off the ground....the fact that it eventually does, is all that matters.






My Latest Stone Piece, already in Frame

Just an update on Stoneline Creations.
When I thought of a title for this particular piece, I didn't have to wait long before it came to me. Based on its natural shape, and its solid form, and because working with stone helps me to appreciate the very ground we walk on, and to value the natural earth around us,...as our environment is rapidly changing....this is what I decided to call it.


For me, I LOVE being able to live through my ART.

And to express, through it, what I believe to be important. A Hand-crafted piece of original Artwork, carved in stone, and made by my hands. To remind us all, that the Earth, is indeed a sacred place. And to care for it now....

If you'd like to order a print, of this very image, then do click into the 'framed art, itself, where you can then navigate through, and choose from the various framing options for it.

** Art Gives Me Peace ** and life-long inspiration. I hope it can be that for you too.

Am also happy to announce the part-publishing of some of my other site, I've been working on, when time permitted.... I already have pages, with articles and graphics, yet to be finalized, in there, but, wanted to just share the beginnings of it here...

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Keep The Light Above Shining

So that you never lose your way!.



Real confidence, is a remarkable depth, present in anyone. And in the right circumstances, is nurtured, encouraged, and strengthened.

Confidence is a light-bearing power which emanates from within you. One which is attached to a deep sense of knowing, and is consistently enabled by a positive source, or charge.
To always remain elevated in your thoughts, moods, and emotions, its vital to be in the realm of what gives you that power source, constantly.
Including doing what you most enjoy. And only being surrounded and supported by the people who care enough for you, to entirely make that happen

Jealous, insecure people, will never be the right fit for your growth. They will only ever serve to continuously bring you down, in any way possible. Without having any real idea or understanding of who you really are.
Its unfortunate, but thats the reality. So, its best to avoid these types, at all cost. The less energy you give them, the better off you'll be, moving forward.

Its essential to grow from an uplifting space, exclusively, as you only continue to strengthen, to newer heights. While remaining solidly grounded, in what you know.

Nothing else ever comes remotely close, when you're focused on something you're passionate about.

Ever wondered how differently you felt around a positive change? How more energized you became, once you made that mental shift in your thinking?
If something is getting you down, or stressing you out, STOP!

Remove yourself from the situation, or find a meaningful distraction and realign your thoughts to a much higher energy source.
Reverse the cycle of negative energy and deflect it back. You can deflect something by applying the opposite in huge doses, or a little at a time, whichever is more manageable for you.

There are several techniques around to aid in re-grouping your mental energy. Its necessary to shift your thoughts, and re-align properly, and quickly. Otherwise you'll find yourself feeling depleted and exhausted.

For example, if something has caused you pain, in some way, use it, be inspired by it. And change its direction, to help strengthen you, instead.
Look for the underlying message that was in that experience, to not only help with your own understanding, but to help someone else's, as well.
Its not only healing, but, its perhaps a real indicator of whats truly missing out there, in the first place. And maybe, you just may have the answer.

Recently, I had another major setback, one of life's many, on the long road of 'what it means to be human, in every way possible'. The setback, I view as a test to be thrown into, in order to gauge the resilience factor. Believe me, with all the personal challenges I've been through, over the years, you'll be surprised how I manage to keep myself going... time after time.

So, how did I manage to get over this hurdle, eventually, this time round??.....

By simply remembering what it is, that gives the greatest strength. My creative works. This is something no-one else has any control over, and is impartial. It offers levels of complete freedom, which nothing in this world can ever quite give me. It makes me happy, and satisfies my spiritual core. So its something which I value very highly.

Its also interesting just 'who' exactly shows up in your life to help you through those 'crushing' times. In my case, it was just 1 person, and was a stranger to me. But, he more than made up for 100 others. And for that, he has my respect.

We are the clothes we wear.

Everything internal, is reflected external. So, if one is feeling like 'crap', then, you'll hardly see the conscious effort to keep up with appearances, especially in detail.

We kind of tend to let ourselves 'go' a bit. With little or no concern for what any other thinks. We become overly consumed with self-defeating thoughts and doubts, to really give a toss how it appears to others.

But, thankfully, that phase passes. In time, it does pass.
Even, making little efforts, daily, with simple steps, go a long way toward getting back to feeling better, within yourself.

Personally, I focus on creating.... I wanted a more practical solution for many issues which are affecting so many others out there too. And this is what I came up with.

" ** Boundless Creative**

My other new Creative Project. Click through the link, above, to find out what its all about. I hope you'll be surprised !!

Its taken some time to create the above site, and its been keeping me busy.....but essentially, it is a new business, for the sole purpose of continuing to help others.
And thats how to turn negatives mindsets into positive ones. By taking the adversity, or challenges and obstacles, then deciding to do something about it. Not just thinking it, or saying it, but actually actioning a stand!!

What are your thoughts? Do you agree, or disagree?

And again, if you enjoyed reading this, and other writings I've put 'out there', then do leave a comment, to let others know "how, perhaps, you deal with challenges?"', or, feel free to follow, or, share this with someone you know, who may find inspiration from it.

My writings have received almost 2,ooo reads, so a huge thanks to those of you who continue to come by. It means alot. And its always my hope that you find some inspiration from these.
Until next time, go out and make someone Happy with your gorgeous self !!
You know you're the light, to make that happen!




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Creative Foundation - Moving forward

First of all, Happy New Year to all. Its been several months now, since I've written, but just found myself incredibly busy with other matters, that took some priority. And with the festive season, not long past, that also was a very busy time, spent with family & friends.

For this year, I hope all will be well during these coming months ahead. And that things, especially in the economic front, will somehow settle - I'm not too sure 'how' - but, still I'm hopeful for the best for everyone.

Time to evaluate what ever plans we have in place, for this year, and thoroughly see them through, and to 'tick all the boxes' as we go, in achieving our goals.
I know for myself, I've managed to tick the box of 'health & fitness' & to a large degree, weight-loss, even. So I'm pleased to maintain that goal, & having kept the weight off successfully and become more active in fitness, and made better food choices, along the way.

Another thing I'm pleased about is the launching of my much anticipated website....In my last posts, I'd mentioned about 1 or 2 sites I was preparing to launch, but with time restraints and other priorities, wasn't able to get them off the ground then.....but, am finally happy to have completed one of them, at least, just this week.

Alot of effort, time & planning was put into the creation of this site, but, when you have your mind set on something, then its definately possible to make it happen!

Heres the link below. Please do check it out. Its not only a retrospective look at what I'd already created, these past years, but, also serves as an honest statement of who I am, as a Creative Artist, and how I'd like to continue on, in this particular journey.

Click this link below, to check out the gallery:
** Tina Aiono Art **

This year, I plan to establish, more firmly, the businesses which are already beginning to take shape, and create the awareness necessary to gain them momentum. With several other ventures in the cards, its looking to be a very busy year ahead, but am really looking forward to the challenge.

It definately takes time and effort to set things up, exactly how you'd like, but, I believe its all worth it, eventually.


I hope you continue to follow me, on this journey.
Until next post. Take care, and I'll write again, soon.



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Inspiration Comes Quicker

"Inspiration comes quicker, when you step out to meet it"

Let me ask you a question...."When was the last time you felt moved, or inspired by anything?. To take action for something....? To create, produce or implement, based on.....? Do you even recognise 'inspiration' when it arrives - the form it takes, and what its supposed to look like?"
How do we know when to act on something, when we don't necessarily know what to look for, and when it doesn't shout out to us, with 'bells & whistles'?

About 3 years ago, I wrote a wee article in direct relation to this very topic of inspiration - In that piece, I used a very simple analogy of a seedling to better illustrate this point.
If you place a newly potted seedling in a darkened area of the house, where very little natural light got through. What usually happens, in these conditions, are 2 things.

1) It would be starved of vital life-giving nutrients, photosynthesis would not take place, therefore, the seedling would eventually wilt away, if neglected for an extended period.

2) Or,.... it would gravitate toward the specs of light, by bending its stem, and positioning itself in direct line to that flow of sun stream. Effectively reaching out to align better with the natural universal source. It is strongly influenced to grow in focused alignment - 'inspired', if you like, to seek out and find that, which it is naturally destined for. Creative Growth. In this example, 'inspiration' is catalyst for change, and the resulting actions, are focused shifts of pin-point alignment.

Heres that small article, if you'd like to read it.
Visit my Bebo Blog about Creativity!

When you view things, in these terms, you can soon begin to see how so many of us have lost our 'inspiration', and 'our way', in darkened crevices. And how frustration tended to get in the way, and distract our energies, rather than to focus on what gives us the most joy, the most growth.

We tend to forget that, EVERYONE is born with a great level of natural magnetism. An ability to bring to us, all that was required to ensure and sustain balance. But, gradually over the years, and as we grow, the magnet becomes either diluted and overwhelmed with negative experiences, - or, strengthened and overpowered by positive ones.

What is interesting, is that, its largely the negative experiences, throughout one's life, which have strengthened resolve most, in the opposite direction, maximising positive magnetic pull in favour of those, who were once down-trodden, or completely written-off.
The seedling's stem is re-inforced with double-strength determination, to survive and take control of further challenges, and to 'take off' in the direction of growth it was meant for.

Interesting how life has a way of re-correcting itself, and to re-align the magnetic points toward 'true magnetic north' - And of identifying those whose own adversity became their 'saving grace' and, strongest points of true and unique difference.

Allowing yourself to explore diversity, in and around, will further guide you to your next level of innate evolution - Inspiration doesn't sit still for no-one, sometimes you have to step out to meet it....and if you understand how it works, positioning yourself in its path, will enable you to receive inspired instruction and road map, to navigate through safely and surely, to what will be a better and greater future, not only for yourself, but for others.


In amongst the noise of the world, there at least is a worthy sound that emanates....That sound is called HOPE !!
And there are many who deliver it.

Thankfully, all is NEVER lost !



Another development, which is utilising my new health and wellbeing focus, together with my love of ART and design, has culminated in this project. Please, check this out. It will be an ongoing development, as I will further align it to a much larger vision, of global networking growth for all-round positive change.


http://www.cafepress.com.au/tinaaionoart Come visit my store on CafePress!


How you can support this site, and its overall vision, growth and development, is to simply order an item.
By doing so, you are greatly helping to assist me, in making a worthy difference to improving the future of others. And, you become proud owner of a very *exclusive* & unique custom item. Which, hopefully can become a 'collectors' item, eventually.

I'm inspired to action, and want to contribute in making a positive difference!



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Tina INK: TATTOO ART: Drawing On Skin

"The action of drawing on skin either, illustrations, patterns, shapes, designs, words, or images, with the use of ink-infused tools, to draw through the skin, delivering the lines, shades, tones and colours of an overall intended image"

Here, I'm not gonna go heavily into the origins or history of Tattooing so much, but instead share my own progression in this area, as its something I've considered diversifying into for a long time, based on the many requests received.

The Art of Tattooing is an interesting one. Attitudes toward them have changed dramatically over the years, as you see more and more people, the world over, choosing to wear one. All of varying degrees, sizes, colours, and styles. With some designs being detailed and intricate, leaving you wondering 'how'd they do that?', to other designs being small, simple, and subtle. And all personal to the wearer. An expression of individual character, culture, and flavour.

Nowadays, its been associated with the glam industry too, with high profile celebs proudly showing their 'inked' skin as their personal statements of who they are, what they're about, and whats important to them.

The Tattoo has evolved into something more accepted and accessable to most people, in general society today. Even though its been around for hundreds of years, particularly within the indigenous cultures. And with the amazing selection of creative designs currently available, or yet to be created, then the whole industry is in excellent stead for not only a renewed ressurgence, but with a heightened vigour.


In the Samoan culture, historically, the sacred ceremonial application and process involved with being especially chosen and bestowed a full traditional 'Pe'a' Tattoo (traditionally for high-ranking males) or 'Malu' Tattoo (traditionally for high-ranking females) were a significant display of status, within a community, and what that person means to that community. And how they represent in all things 'traditional and customary within the culture, and a respected 'rite of passage'. While this full customary process is still practised, by some, using all the traditional tools, preparations, and protocols,

a newer generation, of Pacific tattooists, have evolved the designs into a more contemporary variation, while still maintaining specific cultural motifs, from the original Pe'a and Malu, to identify with, as all symbols, in the original, have special and significant meaning.
Sonny Bill Willams NZ Sports Icon (Right)
No, I'm not the designer of his sleeve.

But, when I did design a 'sleeve' (Left) for a family member, I firstly researched all I could find out, about cultural patterns and symbols, as this is what I based the heart of the design around. I found it both interesting and fascinating, to learn what most of the symbols meant. And that they weren't just random 'designer' shapes, but actually hold great significance as separate parts of a whole. Once I understood this, I began to create the design, with the use of the coded symbols. It just felt right.

So far, this is how my design appears on the arm. It is still yet to be completed, but, the tattooist has a blueprint copy of the design, to work from, in order to complete it. But, it is now my preference, to train in this area, so that I can eventually tattoo my own designs onto people, as they require.
More designs are being requested for me to create, and I'll upload, only after the recipients have seen and approved of them first. It takes a bit of time for me to create detailed finished drawings, of a good standard, so thanks heaps for the patience. Other 'free-style' designs, I create, will be uploaded, both in this blog, and on my other website, I'm continuing to work on, and will combine all of my workings, into that website too.


Like most specialists, its important to have some credentials. You wouldn't go get an aching tooth pulled out by a Hairstylist, unless they were a Dentist too...lol...But seriously, if seeking a tattoo, make sure the Tattoo Artist is proven. Check out their work first, always. The permanence of tattooing is that important! Nothing worse than paying your hard-earned cash only to find your 'Tat' ain't a 'happening' thing. Don't live in regret, just do it right the first time. But, still, thankfully theres some amazingly gifted Tattoo Artists out there to tidy up any mistakes accidently made by another. So, its always important to research thoroughly first, before making any long-term decisions in this.


And just to 'err' on the side of caution here. If you're a young person reading this, and you're interested in a Tattoo, and still under the care of your parents, I recommend talk to them openly about it first. They only have your best interests at heart, until you're mature enough to make your own decisions.


To everyone else, keep tabs on this space, and I'll update you as I go with my upskilling into this area of Tattoo Art: Drawing On Skin ! My new business venture, 'www.tinaink.com'...

Link through to * Tina Ink * here!


I'll share with you, through this process of setting up, how you can establish a viable new venture, in anything you decide. As long as you have some skill or knowledge and experience of something, then, thats good enough to consider expanding into as well.



** UPDATE for 2012 **

Check out the * UPDATE * for Tina Ink's Arrival of New Business Cards !....here





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Inspired to Shape A Destiny

Due to the economic downturn, which has affected and impacted on so many millions of livelihoods, the world over, including my own, I decided that instead of feeling defeated by the recession 'monster' I will try to do something about recovering some level of 'know how' to keep away the money blues. So, after the downturn ate away at what was left of my job, leaving quite literally nothing but memories, I instead turned to study as a means of upskilling, upgrading, improving, and evolving. Evolving as a means of not just survival, but of creating a life which would resist any future such thing as recession. My goal was to create a life which had no reliance on outside factors in order to function fully and completely. And one which will teach a better way of remaining optimistic and upbeat in uncertain times.

My journey led me to a fantastic and supportive small course provider team, based in my local area. The tutors were all 'top-class' professionals in their chosen fields of expertise. The clients they catered to were those who wanted to either, learn more about, or even begin their own, businesses. Apparently the subject levels we studied, were alot more advanced than we'd anticipated, and consisted of an array of topics ranging from; Strategic Profiling, Internal and External Analysis, Evaluation of Alternative Strategies, Legal Planning, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Finance, etc. And all topics came with their own sub-sets of further core subjects. I wondered whether I could handle being back in study mode, and the challenge of discipline that came with it, but then decided, the alternative was far worse. So, after a long period of being a student again, and learning and absorbing, I finally graduated from the programme. What a great feeling! An awesome experience. A new-found vigour and vitality to go out and tackle the world with...Armed with 'useful tools for the purpose of building.


Ok, so here I was now, with a level of 'know how', I didn't have before, to do with, what I pleased. And I did. Being a creative sort, instinct led me to create a product. It became 'Stoneline Creations'. A series of original hand-crafted stone pendants, inspired by the pacific, and influenced by history. Miniature stone sculptures all telling a story within their carved lines. Motifs, borrowed from an ancient past, to renew and welcome the present. Working with these stones has helped me embrace my culture again, and to want to find out more about it. "A simple stone is a foundation from which to build. All it takes is a single step" That step continues to lead me on a journey of meaningful discovery.

Also, here is how 'Stoneline Creations' has evolved into an alternative existence. Preserving itself into another way to be enjoyed.
Visit *Stoneline Ceations* framed Art site.


Additionally, the sketched art has always been a strong focus of mine. Ever since a pencil could be held, I was drawing. Nowadays, its 'not' only just a hobby or pastime, but has grown into something more viable, useful and relevant. So, I'm excited to continue pursuing this area of interest, as it gives a great deal of personal satisfaction. Its an activity, that makes no demands of me,..comes with no unreasonable expectations,..and has no strings attatched. Its a blessing, to fulfill dreams with, and overcome challenges by. It was with me, when nothing else was, and while others jumped on their 'high horse of judgement', it remained with me through the darkness. And I place all my original drawings under the brand name of Michaneo Designz. Presently, am working on some abstract free-style pen & ink drawings, and finishing off more detailed pencil sketches, to increase the body of work within overall portfolio.

A few weeks back, was able to purchase my first domain with a plan to maybe do a study of Oceanic Art, and display the findings on the site, as well as use it as a permanent home for my stuff too. The landing page is already starting to take shape, and coming together nicely. So I can't wait for the whole site to be completed and finally published. Am really wanting to keep it looking professional, so every effort is being made to keep it that way. There will be an area, in the site, where people can write to give feedback on what they think about it, and any suggestions of ways where it needs modifying or improved. I'm looking to publish it proper, in the next few weeks, so do keep an eye out for it, as I have lots of interesting plans for the content in there.


Also, out of concern for the way the economy was leaving a negative impact on peoples lives, and their ability to earn for their families, I wanted to create a solution, as the statistics painted a very grim picture. So, 'axionwork service' was born. A small business specialising in assisting and supporting individuals back into paying jobs. Success was had, with helping others gain back some level of confidence for themselves through this, and thats all that matters. In this life, "We're all in the same boat, but at least now, you have a paddle" And they can continue to move forward with their goals, with more strength and optimism. Empowering others, through whatever means, is one of my inspirations.


There are several other start-up projects in the making, all designed to try making a difference.
I believe everyone deserves a chance to be successful, and to not settle for less, to achieve in something bigger than themselves, and gain valuable tools to shape a more sustainable life with, and relax into a worthy future to be enjoyed.


"Do the thing you know, and the thing you know will do" Find your niche in life. That niche will serve you well.




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IMAGINE

LIVING YOUR WHOLE
*DREAM*

Hopefully this statement helps *anyone* to continue forging ahead with whatever goals they've set in place for themselves...


So, what is a Dream..??
Its defined as a 'mental activity'...'an imagined series of events, occurring during sleep'...

Ok,with that said, heres my take on it..

So,...much like, un-scr i pted stories of surreal movies, where locations & performances are improvised, dreams occupy the spaces of our deep mind-time, as we lay still, & quiet, for hours on end, a captive audience of one, in our own exclusive picture theatres. And as we sleep, we watch the images unfold, & play out scenes, from our imaginery movie trailer, with pristine cinematic clarity..of times & places both familiar & not...And sometimes the random clips star 'ourselves' & those we know, other times they show relative newcomers to our big 'dream' screen....who just make cameo appearances for some future reference of sorts...Action, drama, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, in fact, a virtual catalogue of nameless titles, we have a lifetime to see....
All of which, of course, is meant to hold some deeper layer of meaning to each situational phase of our own personal life cycles...where if you have a good memory to recall the dream, upon waking, or note it down, then it can be analysed for further clarification, for either healing purposes, or more spiritual growth, or , even just for general awareness, of how it relates to daily living, by those who are specialised in the interpretations of them...

But, heres the *dreaming*, i'm mainly referring to...

When we're awake, a dream can be described as 'a cherished hope' or something 'wonderful'...& is akin to 'aspiration' meaning 'strong desire or aim'...Both 'dream & 'aspiration' are words synonymous with 'hope', in that they all mainly mean..'an expectation of something desired'...
A desired dream can be contained as an 'imagination', an 'ability to make mental images of things not present', also known as a vision. Sometimes the vision is ingrained in ones mind, as in 'visualization', of an ideal, or a goal...of something yet to be realised, or made real. Something once dormant, but, brought forward from obscurity to the fore of everyday reality...made real, by the physical dimensions its given to coexist, in the here & now,..& because it then exists, outside of the imagination, it now has innate power within its own form, to continue attracting to it...but, still with guidance of the dreamer..
So, do dreams have power in themselves?..Everything has elements of power & energy in them.. The 'dreamer' has it too...For reasons, to propell the 'dream' into existence..& to continue with its growth in its new physical reality...And i believe, based on the strength of the dreamer, & their dream, this determines the extent of how far that travels & extends...

A case in point is J. K. Rowling, with her 'imagined' character Harry Potter, someone she had visualized, while on a train trip from Manchester to London, in 1990... And thereafter, with the eventual publishing of her series of books. Was the entire extent of her success based on good luck, good management & good timing ?...Some might think so, but, when you've only to read the content of the books themselves...The power of the *dream* was in them.!!, her dream, her imagination !..& the rest is, of course, literary & movie history....& now, shes living a 'whole dream'.
And much like a great novel, with interesting characters, & great depth, a dream has to have a begining, a middle, & an outcome...so, focused visualization is a key component in this process, & can be the difference between bringing an imagination, or vision to successful & enduring life, or just keeping it as a hidden treasure, never to see the light of day....& never knowing what it could have meant to anyone...for having never taken that chance to make it real....Another thing to remember is, 'imagination doesn't recognise limitation'... so, you're only ever limited by your own 'scope'...

And, is it then, fair to say that one will feel unfulfilled, if they don't 'become' their whole dream, or 'live' their whole dream ?..Its fair, if it has relevance in one's life...If a person has expectations of themselves which are not presently realised in their current situation, & if its acknowledged that they're settling for well below what they know they can achieve, based on their abilities to perform to much higher standards & levels, then yes, its a fair enough statement....So then, actions need to be taken, to find the spark of inspiration to light the wik of imagination, to explode the vision...so you can see clearer your 'dream'...
So, with whatever abilities you're blessed with, i say, use it to the best of your knowledge, to further propell your long-held dreams & to give it the energy it deserves....to see you, where you believe, you should be...


And finally, how many other countless millions of 'dreamers'...over the centuries both past & present...including...inventors, writers, poets, artists, musicians, actors, directors, designers, journalists, teachers, engineers, architects, athletes, academics, healers, philosophers, leaders, etc, etc...have dotted the landscape with their 'imaginations'...forever leaving their indelible mark on the history of the world, & having made their dreams, part of our realities because they believed..?

The world was built by dreamers.


So, hopefully this has inspired a spark of genius in all of us, to leave a great and lasting legacy too ! And to never give up your dream.


(I wrote this blog (above) back in 13/10/08 - on another site..& wanted to share it again, in here)





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