| January 16th, 2001
Many artists know all about Intuition and depend on her for long-term and minute-to-minute guidance. Self-employed persons may even take her for granted. She's a beautiful partner who goes anywhere with you. Respect for Intuition is one of the keys that can help us to be more highly realized and successful. Here are a few techniques: Start small: Build trust in your Intuition by allowing her to make minor decisions at first. For example, simply relax your mind and ask yourself whether you want to do this or that subject. The subject your Intuition likes will always make the better work. Pose projects: In a bathtub--or in any meditative state--pose a problem or a project and let it swim around. This gives your Intuition a chance to come up with a workable or even brilliant vision. Whether she arises from previous experience or not--she will provide your best wisdom. Make snap decisions: Simply grab an idea and run with it. It's amazing how fast you can get the basics down--and then take a look, and either reject or proceed. To deny quick Intuition invites a long stew on what could have been. Be patient: The human psyche is an imperfect organ. Just because something doesn't always work as expected doesn't mean you should give up its regular exercise. Here on this sleepy lagoon, without clutter or obligation, Intuition is relatively easy. It's possible to layer hunches and plan ahead. Looking at fish schooling like thoughts beneath the surface, I?m thinking she's just a mind-habit, and should, in theory, be attainable anywhere. Best regards, PS: "I'd like to write the way I do my paintings, that is, as fantasy takes me, as the moon dictates." (Paul Gauguin) Esoterica: "Developing Intuition" by Shakti Gawain is a convenient workbook for people who want to increase their intuitive ability. Gawain outlines methods of accessing the power, how to act on whatever surfaces, and suggests exercises for accurately discovering your passions. If you would like to comment or give your own opinion or story, please do so. Your letter will likely appear in a couple of days. If not, it will be archived for later inclusion. Include your approximate location if you wish. If your letter's not for publication please let me know. Almost all letters are edited for clarity and brevity. Some are translated from other languages, but it has been noted, no matter what our schooling or background, we speak with diverse values but in a similar language. Thanks for writing: rgenn@saraphina.com. If you would like to see selected correspondence relating to the last letter, "Sanctuaries of Sensitivity," please go to http://www.painterskeys.com/clickbacks/sanctuaries.htm. This letter and previous ones appear in French at www.painterskeys.com/fr |
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Robert Genn is one of Canada's most accomplished painters, having gained international recognition for his genre subjects on Canada's West Coast. He has painted in most parts of Canada, and in the United States, Central America, Europe and Asia. Born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1936, he attended Victoria College, The University of British Columbia and The Art Centre School in Los Angeles, California. |
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Bob carries on the tradition of the Canadian Landscape with fresh, painterly techniques and strong design, often and especially exhibiting his devotion to painting by reducing grand themes to small panels - painted in the wilderness he loves.
Visit his official site for more information on his art and books. Robert is a contributing editor to WetCanvas! and can be reached via email at rgenn@wetcanvas.com. Robert Genn's free twice-weekly letters can also be sent to you via email every Tuesday and Friday mornings by notifying him via e-mail at rgenn@wetcanvas.com. |
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