On this day of your life, dear friend I believe God wants you to know…

….that art begs you to notice it.

Why? Because art is God’s way of saying hello.
So pay attention to poetry. Pay attention
to music. Pay attention to paintings and sculptures and
photo exhibits and ballets and plays.
Don’t let all this go unnoticed.

Your world is shouting out to you, revealing
something intrinsically glorious about itself.
Listen carefully. Love art, the way art loves Life.

And the way Life Loves You!

Even more relevant today…

After a long day, creating is what centers me. Line and color somehow restore my natural balance. Ommmmmm…… Shanti Om.

Lots of people have asked me how I came up with the name Nine Tomatoes. It was really rather ordinary to me, but only because I always listen to my intuition. Sometimes it just takes me a while to tune in to what I’m getting.

I was working with a coach, Susan Reid, when I unleashed my inner artist. She had a lot to do with that, actually. If you’re trying to figure out what to …

I love Mondays! But I can feel the energy of all those kids and adults who don’t look forward to it the way I do. So I like to create a little healing energy with a mandala.

A mandala can have a subtle yet real effect on those in proximity to it – emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and even physically…

Janine Wooten
Reiki News Magazine (Winter 2008)