tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70775227332740024902024-03-14T07:52:41.461-07:00seedlings aglowa visual journey into a creative process by Jannon BaerJannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-68463915352460576072017-05-01T19:13:00.001-07:002017-05-01T19:13:37.591-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-82322814747146778742017-03-08T19:45:00.002-08:002017-05-01T19:15:54.824-07:00In Flight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"In Flight"</div>
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This painting is currently in progress and is part of a larger body of work. I sent a proposal to have a Hallway exhibition at the Washington County Arts Council Gallery. The committee who reviewed my proposal wanted the work to be featured in their Main Gallery exhibition hall. I am thrilled at this opportunity. This exhibition is scheduled for the end of August 2017.</div>
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And a Happy International Women's Day today!</div>
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-82098204668948682752017-02-03T13:08:00.000-08:002017-05-01T19:16:14.454-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Expanding Heart"</div>
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This exhibition runs until February 28, 2017</div>
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-5470637500756537972016-12-26T17:32:00.001-08:002016-12-26T17:33:32.204-08:00Heart Mind Series<div style="text-align: center;">
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Blessings for 2017</div>
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This painting is part of a new series of original mixed-media paintings for an upcoming exhibition, "Heart Mind Series". This exhibition is dedicated to my father who has late stage Alzheimer's. The series centers around the theme of heart-centered awareness and expansion of love. </div>
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This exhibition runs from January 3-February 28.</div>
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-71279542124249320532016-09-10T13:47:00.001-07:002016-09-10T13:59:57.719-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-6159961035250940402016-06-21T21:17:00.001-07:002016-07-06T06:21:15.659-07:00One Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This most recent painting is still in progress. I consider it 3/4 of the way completed. Originally, the inspiration came from weekly visits to the nursing home to spend time with my Dad who lives with advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease. Years ago when he was still working he traveled often as a Hospital Administrator. "Heart Map" is made up of "roads" of embroidery thread that are also "veins" of the heart. I created a map so that my Dad would never forget where he was...at the center the words "You Are Here" as a clear reminder. </div>
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Now, as he is slowly losing the ability to form clear sentences I find that my way of communicating and being with him has changed. I am now a companion for him as he doesn't remember that I am his daughter. Alzheimer's is heartbreaking for the caregivers and loved ones. Although I have experienced that intense heartbreak I have simultaneously experienced a profound "heart opening"...one that allows me to hold more compassion and love for myself, my father, family, and friends. This "heart-opening" extends out to neighbors, to the community, and around the globe. So, as this is a personal healing expression I also feel that this can be a universal message as a call to raise our vibration and get into a "heart-centered consciousness" and awareness in order to help heal our planet. The recent tragedy in Orlando is devastating and, at the same time, urges us to come together in unity, in peace, and take compassionate action. Time for Self-Love remembrance, for One Love, and for Universal Love. Time for the Love Revolution! </div>
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Wood Element</div>
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Spring has arrived a few weeks early. I am definitely feeling the productive "wood energy" pulsing through my body. This painting was inspired by a walk through the woods last Spring when I stumbled upon a small tree that was cut down and noticed new green shoots sprouting up around the trunk. </div>
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This is one of several new paintings that I've recently completed. This work is inspired by my practice of pranayama and meditation. I have always been drawn to Zen Buddhist ideas and philosophy. The idea of placing our thoughts into "thought-form" shapes and, in this image, rectangular boxes, that are morphing in and out of sight. We do not have to hold on to any of our thoughts. Instead we can acknowledge them and let them go with each inhalation and exhalation. I find meditation to always bring me back to center in a direct and clear way. </div>
Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-77508586171849590322015-09-23T06:16:00.001-07:002015-09-23T06:18:27.914-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Autumn Eggs and Nest"</div>
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"In The Bamboo Grove" (Wood element)</div>
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"Undulating Ocean" (Water element)</div>
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These two paintings are from my current exhibition, "Essence of the Elements: Homage to Nature and Healers", at Himmelfarb Gallery of Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel, MD. This shows runs until September 19, 2015.<br />
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Here is a lovely article from The Baltimore Sun that was written on this exhibition: <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/laurel/ph-ho-lt-baer-exhibit-0806-20150917-story.html" target="_blank">http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/laurel/ph-ho-lt-baer-exhibit-0806-20150917-story.html</a></div>
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In June I completed a commissioned painting of a barred owl. I was thrilled to work on this project as the nest and egg motif are subjects that I've explored in previous artwork. I am currently accepting commissions. If interested my contact info: jannonbaer@gmail.com </div>
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<br />Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-7759007252699832432013-11-27T13:14:00.001-08:002015-02-09T23:57:28.636-08:00recent commission <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #073763;"><span style="background-color: white;"> This is a recent commissioned painting for my friend, Lauren, to go
in her office space at a wellness center. The painting is 24" by 24" and
is entitled "Enso". It is inspired by the element of water. This is
similar to the smaller 13" X 13" version of the "water element" painting
that I created for a "Five-Element Series". This original series was
inspired by the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water of
Five-Element Acupuncture. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="background-color: white;"> I am drawn to the "essence", "spirit", and
qualities of the specific acupuncture points. In the Five-element
acupuncture tradition, water is associated with the season of winter. The color
associated with water is blue. The organs associated with the element
water are the bladder and kidneys. When we have an abundant reserve of
the water element we have strength, confidence, and will power. When we have a lack
of reserve of water element within us we tend experience more fear rather than courage. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Water and
the season of winter brings our energy inward to practices of
meditation, stillness, and quietude. It is the most "yin" of all the elements. This storing of our energy throughout the
winter months allows us to emerge with productive energy in the coming Spring. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="background-color: white;"> In the Zen Buddhist tradition, the word "enso" means circle. It
represents strength, elegance, the universe, and enlightenment.
Traditionallly, an enso is created in Japanese calligraphy paintings
using ink and a brush. It is both a disciplined and meditative practice.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="background-color: white;"> For "Enso", I gathered organic materials
from nature such as: dried pine needles and sticks. I combined them with acrylic
and iridescent paints. The sticks resemble a raft floating on calm
waters. </span></span></span><br />
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the characteristics of the five elements in acupuncture as they have
inspired me so in my artwork. (image credit: photo by Lauren Going)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> This Spring I have been inspired to revisit the theme of seasonal cycles and the five elements. These are two paintings from an earlier series of paintings that I created that are inspired by the Five Element acupuncture and the qualities and characteristics of each element: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.....more images to be posted soon.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"> The experience of being pregnant and watching a "seed blooming in the belly" is one of beauty, wonder, and anticipation. I was convinced that having children was not an option in my life. I was so surprised when I found out I was pregnant in December 2011. What a blessing and gift this has been for me! I cherished every moment during my pregnancy even during the hot and humid August days nearing the due date. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;"> The experience of giving birth was both challenging and awe inspiring for me. In August I gave birth of my son, Kiran Sage. I consider him to be one of my finest creations<b>. </b>Motherhood has taught me many things including: patience, be present, a bit of selflessness</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">, </span></b></span><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;">and a whole new appreciation for my parents, especially my own Mother. It has grounded and centered me in a whole new way. Each day I get to marvel at my child by watching him grow and discover his world. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: small;">(image: photo of an invitation I made for dear friends who attended my "Blessingway" ceremony in early August). </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to illustrate my first children's book written by my friend, Stephen Intlekofer. The book is called <u>Byron and Mortimer</u>. It is a magical story about a 10 year old boy named Byron and his pet cat named Mortimer. The story depicts Byron's journey into his highly imaginative world amidst his every day life adventures. The images that I came up with are simple and straight forward freehand drawings. This was such a fun project. I'd love to explore the avenue of working on more children's books in the near future. Here are a few illustrations from Stephen Intlekofer's, </span><span style="font-size: small;"><u style="color: black;">Byron and Mortimer</u></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #663333;">"Egg Study"<br />acrylic on canvas<br />13" x 10"</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #663333;"><span style="color: #663333;"><span style="color: #663333;"><br /> This year as brought so many amazing opportunities for creative expression. These blessings have arrived in many forms & with many different art mediums. I am feeling truly in touch with creative energy & connected to Source. This is coinciding with the emerging of the Spring season. I've thoroughly enjoyed being present with nature and watching tiny green leaves unfurling, flowers blooming, and seeds sprouting! Five Element Acupuncture and the qualities that are expressed during each season is something that inspires me. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #339999; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #663333;"><span style="color: #663333;"><span style="color: #663333;"> Spring is the season represented by the element of wood. It's about productivity and upward rising energies. </span><span style="color: #663333;">It is also about birthing ideas that have been incubating over the long winter season. </span><span style="color: #663333;">I've recently been asked by a beautiful friend, Sarah, to be part of an expressive painting collaborative community. It is an evolving project and incorporates live painting to connect with others & inspire spontaneous moments of creative expression.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Walk and touch peace every moment.<br />Walk and touch happiness every moment.<br />Each step brings a fresh breeze.<br />Each step makes a flower bloom.<br />Kiss the Earth with your feet.<br />Bring the Earth your love and happiness.<br />The Earth will be safe<br />when we feel safe in ourselves."</span></div>
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-44341971478903728022011-11-24T10:51:00.000-08:002015-02-10T06:42:30.687-08:00autumn musings<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #993399;"><span style="color: #996633; font-size: small;">"Love Sun"<br />acrylic on canvas</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="color: #996633;"><span style="font-size: small;">8 1/4" x 10 1/4"</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #993399; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #996633;">"along the shore"<br />acrylic on canvas</span> <span style="color: #996633;"><br />8 1/4" x 8 1/4"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #996633; font-size: small;"> These are some recent experimental paintings that I consider both minimal and simplistic in terms of technique. They both started out as drop cloths which evolved into little landscape meditations. I enjoy playing with paint in a more subtle way in terms of color & texture. The process is an improvisational dance that keeps me in the present moment.</span></div>
Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-9500456804646678562011-03-25T19:47:00.000-07:002015-02-10T06:43:07.877-08:00expressions of Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOO9dZd0oGGKM5tPSjss1jAQFIg1Gc6AxhjTAHaOSUEesm35BZcwVwvXILRdrk0MFY5yAa4GqvSpxkVuABU2XhJ8yn6TvJ4CuGOLlyzdOduVty0TjyE6eM6fixzWFpVyXUNDEYFclr8YM/s1600/Photo+16.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOO9dZd0oGGKM5tPSjss1jAQFIg1Gc6AxhjTAHaOSUEesm35BZcwVwvXILRdrk0MFY5yAa4GqvSpxkVuABU2XhJ8yn6TvJ4CuGOLlyzdOduVty0TjyE6eM6fixzWFpVyXUNDEYFclr8YM/s320/Photo+16.jpg" height="391" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588215280897391506" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #003300; font-size: 85%;">"In Flight"<br /><span style="font-size: small;">mixed media-acrylic & paper collage on canvas</span></span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br /></span><span style="color: #003300; font-size: 85%;">10" x 10"</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqaDtTUbmAK0LP_bJLhf9jQaMqCd2GcUwVDMv7z8imKIwJfYN5MIZNVJKpFkHsyKRGLfSOqHZWIqTqjNxOFw1qXdIcTc0V-tilMuYjuADuVgs_enY9GBIcJi3E9If9ytUH5A8r7x7jEM/s1600/Photo+14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqaDtTUbmAK0LP_bJLhf9jQaMqCd2GcUwVDMv7z8imKIwJfYN5MIZNVJKpFkHsyKRGLfSOqHZWIqTqjNxOFw1qXdIcTc0V-tilMuYjuADuVgs_enY9GBIcJi3E9If9ytUH5A8r7x7jEM/s320/Photo+14.jpg" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588215162879104162" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #003300; font-size: 85%;">"Rainbirds"<br />mixed media-acrylic & paper collage on canvas</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br /></span><span style="color: #003300; font-size: 85%;">9" x 12"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #003300; font-size: 85%;"> It has been a quite a while since I have posted on this blog. After a long winter of "hibernation" and "incubation", I am feeling inspired to find creative expression. Springtime has inspired me to begin painting again. Currently, I am experimenting with various materials & with using a brighter color palette. Enjoy.</span><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span></div>
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Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-69418667687917051792009-10-10T16:47:00.000-07:002019-10-28T19:22:42.539-07:00Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY1Ot3Uiak7JwhIirf9wakNTnURlpxgau7Ov-QughEGKbnsDzHVx39xKx4uTAvlIq6chNOhIrcdIolwhCWUYcyI8YYcNbkmZvwRCZn29un6T92Bk5lgydh3M6cXK4kjwqq-x-lqo9ea8/s1600-h/calligraphy_circle_black.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391143562362277698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY1Ot3Uiak7JwhIirf9wakNTnURlpxgau7Ov-QughEGKbnsDzHVx39xKx4uTAvlIq6chNOhIrcdIolwhCWUYcyI8YYcNbkmZvwRCZn29un6T92Bk5lgydh3M6cXK4kjwqq-x-lqo9ea8/s200/calligraphy_circle_black.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 192px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #663300;"> As I write this blog entry it happens to be the eve of Thich Nhat Hanh's 83rd birthday. My first exposure to the writings of Thich Nhat Hanh was in college around 1992. I had read his book "The Miracle of Mindfulness" which resonated and still resonates with me to this day. Last week, it was such a gift to be in the presence of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh at a five-day mindfulness meditation retreat in upstate New York near the Catskill Mountains. The October leaves were turning bright colors of fiery red, orange, and yellow. The retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery consisted of 1,100 retreatants. The conscious collective energy of 1,100 people practicing mindful meditation had a profound effect on me. All of our meals occurred in silence. I particularly loved the practice of walking meditation through the woods along with a group of 50 others. We practiced synching our breaths with our steps: "I have arrived" on the inbreath & "I am home" on the outbreath. Aaaahhh...peace & inner space which then created a similar peace and spaciousness externally when interacting with others.</span><br />
<span style="color: #663300;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #663300;"> Life at the retreat was slowed down to a snails’ pace that created a sense of calm, peace, and deep space from within and without each of us. The Monastics of the monastery would strike a large bell hanging on a tree at random intervals throughout the day. It was the resonant sound of the Mindfulness Bell. The bell was a reminder to stop whatever we were doing to take deep breaths in and out...to focus on our breath. I came to really enjoy the chime of the Mindfulness Bell and in seeing everyone around me stop what they were doing to practice deep breathing & briefly pausing from life's activities. </span> <span style="color: #663300;"> In the afternoons, we would have Dharma discussions in small groups of twenty people. We also participated in working meditations by pot washing after the dinner meals. Who knew that I could feel a sense of being alive through the simple act of washing a bowl? I discovered that by practicing mindfulness & focusing on being in the Present Moment that everything began to come to life more fully. The grass became alive with its' greeness and in its' textures. The tiny red leaf that fallen to the ground was so bold in its' color. The wind through the trees became such a beautiful movement of swaying and the sound was the wind whispering truth to me. I felt my heart opening up and truth shining forth. I found myself smiling at everyone & making eye contact with everyone that I passed walking around the monastery grounds. I felt a connection and Oneness as a result of practicing our mindfulness together as a collective community.</span><br />
<span style="color: #663300;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #663300;"> Being in the presence of Thich Nhat Hanh (also known as "Thay") was a great honor. He spoke to us about impermanence, compassion, the phenomenon of mental formations, and the importance of "watering" seed-thoughts of loving kindness instead of "watering" seed-thoughts of doubt and fear. Thay says that "our minds can become clear as still water through the practice of meditation" and through this "we reflect like a mirror the things as they are just like the still water reflects the sky & clouds overhead". Throughout the retreat week, I realized that our joy & happiness resides from within all of us. It is not something that we can find outside of ourselves. I have found great joy, happiness, calm, and peace in my mind & body. I look forward to maintaining a mindfulness practice through daily meditation and always remembering to come back to the breath in the present moment. </span></div>
Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-19449088450607035102009-07-17T12:54:00.000-07:002013-11-27T18:35:51.605-08:00summer inspirations<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #663333;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-size: small;">acrylic and mixed media on canvas with leaf & handmade paper</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #663333;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-size: small;">13" X 10" </span></span></span></div>
Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-41490548270343124362009-03-14T11:22:00.000-07:002013-11-27T18:36:25.116-08:00colors and patterns of India<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zss1T4O_PXEEfQcYMW9-vmH5W6ZMrf1q5qA3MF1nymuofHJLv6rkcHWjO-xXOi899M5HvPwS_6e6v_9O4aNJo0BAFFM0Cm51pMpNn9G90m_mcySpeXGlauBgDmk9bd0LS0k7pSqVnZM/s1600-h/P1010288.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313113737320129538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zss1T4O_PXEEfQcYMW9-vmH5W6ZMrf1q5qA3MF1nymuofHJLv6rkcHWjO-xXOi899M5HvPwS_6e6v_9O4aNJo0BAFFM0Cm51pMpNn9G90m_mcySpeXGlauBgDmk9bd0LS0k7pSqVnZM/s400/P1010288.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #663333;"> <span style="font-size: small;"> I recently had the opportunity to visit Tamil Nadu, India in February 2009. I stayed in Pondicherry with a friend. Pondicherry (Puducherry) is a former French colony. The history of the French influence is evident through the architecture and culture of the city. I encountered so many amazing experiences during my short stay in "Pondy". Our flat was located in walking distance from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. I was in Pondicherry during the auspicious time of The Mother's Birthday (Mirra Alfassa), born on February 21, 1878. She was Sri Aurobindo's spiritual collaborator who helped to start a school at the ashram. She also created the universal town called Auroville, a short distance from the outskirts of Pondicherry. On The Mother's birthday this year, my friend and I participated in a collective meditation of hundreds of people early in the morning around 6 am inside the courtyard of the ashram around a large service tree and the samadhi (a place for offering prayers and flowers). In the afternoon, we went for a darshan which brought thousands of people from all parts of India. Everyone was sitting cross-legged in rows & it took up an entire street block of people. We were able to tour through the ashram to see The Mother's room and Sri Aurobindo's room. The line moved in a slow meditative pace. I remember vividly the sight of yellow marigolds in a towering pyramid as we ascended the stairs of the ashram. It was quite an experience that is etched in my mind.</span></span><span style="color: #993300; font-size: small;"> My love and study of Bharathanatyam, one of many forms of classical Indian dance, was another reason that I came to visit Tamil Nadu. Chidambaram is a small city which is located about 3 hours south of Pondicherry. </span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #993300;">On February 23, the first day of Shivratri, I visited Chidambaram, the temple dedicated to the Nataraja "The Dancing Shiva". There are five temples in South India that represent each of the five elements: wind, water, fire, ether, and earth. The presiding deity of the Chidambaram temple is the element "Ether" or space. It is the only Shiva temple that does not worship the Shiva Lingam. Inside the temple, there is a golden inner sanctum called the "Chit Sabha", also known as the Hall of Consciousness. The Dikshithars, temple priests, perform duties inside the Chit Sabha by chanting Vedas, lighting lamps and ringing bells. I was able to witness some of these activites while inside the temple.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;"> I was captivated by all of the colors, sounds, and patterns that I found in daily walks throughout the city: the bright colors of the saris worn by the local Tamil women, the sounds of continuous beeping of horns from motor scooters, buses, taxis, etc....it became the music of the streets, and the intricate patterns of kolams drawn as a daily prayer.</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;"> There were so many rich experiences that at times brought me to tears. I will hold the experiences close to my heart. </span><br />
<span style="color: #663333;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-69573223541026118982009-03-14T10:41:00.000-07:002009-07-15T16:22:57.824-07:00kolam-a beautiful art form<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">kolam-a traditional art form</span><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Kolam is a Tamil word refering to beauty, form, and play. This intricate art form is a traditional custom of the women of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. These designs are considered to be an important artistic expression and part of ancient Tamil culture. The art form is passed down from generation to generation by mother to daughter. Women draw kolams as a daily morning ritual.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">In the early mornings, women sweep and wash the pavement in front of the entrance to their homes. They create beautiful designs called kolams that are made with bare hands using rice flour or chalk. The creation of a kolam is a spiritual practice that is a form of meditation and is done with complete concentration. Kolams are considered thresholds between the inner world of the home and the outside world. The designs remain on the pavement and eventually wash away with the activities of the day. The temporary nature of kolams symbolize the impermanence of all life. There are kolam designs for bringing prosperity to the home, for welcoming visitors, and for spiritual purification.</span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Also, there are kolams for each day of the week. A kolam is a painted prayer.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">I did not get a chance to capture a kolam with my camera. I thought I'd share this beautiful art form with this video link: </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbQcGdyT86M</span>Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-61010056307970878302008-11-09T16:11:00.001-08:002009-07-15T16:22:11.971-07:00recent works<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWhp7-PugYh5VlnEWMKDwHq-TeP6S9dGX02PpAi_fZxOT25_XRCS1OlWfdJzp9xw5lVrEUFqIzWjSiTNgNQ-iPu-YxZV64J87iySxvajQO3TOVwNAZ7gXu4jXUkmKpbg5GsxoL6DI4Ao/s1600-h/in+the+unknown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWhp7-PugYh5VlnEWMKDwHq-TeP6S9dGX02PpAi_fZxOT25_XRCS1OlWfdJzp9xw5lVrEUFqIzWjSiTNgNQ-iPu-YxZV64J87iySxvajQO3TOVwNAZ7gXu4jXUkmKpbg5GsxoL6DI4Ao/s400/in+the+unknown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266817179670121778" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">"In the Unknown"-water element-"13 x 13"</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYd-V6wzeMlQuygnD0exbF8xJiWEv2U2eTX7PA7A9D6KYI_J62Mj3Sl1Slk60No3t_Mv1qVuy8gYZpmPTW3KdLSh0kWOZWkxQtD7n4eHnT8O0K57rSAKTAPcRhYWBZd1xbCJGC_jqVjs/s1600-h/summer+temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYd-V6wzeMlQuygnD0exbF8xJiWEv2U2eTX7PA7A9D6KYI_J62Mj3Sl1Slk60No3t_Mv1qVuy8gYZpmPTW3KdLSh0kWOZWkxQtD7n4eHnT8O0K57rSAKTAPcRhYWBZd1xbCJGC_jqVjs/s400/summer+temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266816649564302674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">"Summer Temple"-fire element-13"x 13"</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);"><br /></span></div>Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7077522733274002490.post-38968009429558796242008-11-09T15:16:00.000-08:002008-11-09T16:11:16.845-08:00Sun Heart Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0YNv3VeATL_zy3TPcd-MOi1YYRGS00IKmHzPsd9-AmdfB6qqFuYEVGUShExpUvKpCOcOs7n3KEspQFFzTScNCiey0KIHdHmpisH3FKqKghBCY-wtBgJp4TReX1Nlq2B0QcDnRY8coYw/s1600-h/PB080776.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH8bZMXgOCjNWhlo472j_c7EPw0IPWZGZnkWDwjR4zx9j44ocdqJTOx-6OGY6hi0mqgJk-xail96a7b0wL3ugIrwqs0GKZ4xp0dnOsr8TYtEbAX86fGm020tIgEZtzgHffdCBmTAyIq4/s400/PB080799.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266809165395689842" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">-A collective project inspired by the season of summer-</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I asked the viewer/participant to leave comments regarding their thoughts on Joy! Questions like: What are some ways to bring more joy into your life? What makes you laugh? Or share a funny thought! I loved what came of this community creation.</span><br /></div>Jannon Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882250499790728049noreply@blogger.com0