{"id":6152,"date":"2019-12-19T14:27:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T19:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=6152"},"modified":"2019-12-19T14:27:16","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T19:27:16","slug":"energy-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/energy-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a0\u201c<em>The Force is not a power you have. It\u2019s not about lifting rocks. It\u2019s the energy between all things, a tension, a balance, that binds the universe together.That Force does not belong to the Jedi. To say that if the Jedi die, the light dies, is vanity.<\/em>\u201d Luke Skywalker to Rey~ Star Wars, the Last Jedi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The energy between all things.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3758-2-950x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6158\" width=\"328\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3758-2-950x1024.jpg 950w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3758-2-278x300.jpg 278w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3758-2-768x828.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3758-2.jpg 1468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation is a little like this. Attempting to find the space between thoughts, quiet the mind, focus on breathing with life giving energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3767-e1576782456169-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6157\" width=\"277\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3767-e1576782456169-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3767-e1576782456169-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3767-e1576782456169.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be fleeting, that space, that place, and oh so elusive, but when it\u2019s graces you, it\u2019s pure, real and amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"938\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774-1024x938.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6162\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6162\" class=\"wp-image-6162\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774-1024x938.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774-300x275.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774-768x704.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774-327x300.jpg 327w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3774.jpg 1491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6165\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6165\" class=\"wp-image-6165\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3776-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediation may be one of the easiest and hardest activities to do, because quietening the mind, seeking peace, and surrendering to it, can be challenging. Like learning to swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning swimmers learn to float on their backs first. Usually a parent or instructor stands in the water, arms outstretched beneath the beginner, encouraging them to relax, breathe, and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its another form of surrendering. Because its so powerful and challenging, you likely remember the first time you did this. It feels unnatural and scary. We want control, and yet in fear, we clench up, and .. sink.. or flail about. In trusting, relaxing and surrendering, it can be peaceful and freeing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03037-1024x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6160\" width=\"265\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03037-1024x960.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03037-300x281.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03037-768x720.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03037-320x300.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><figcaption>with my cousin in the park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In art, we apply skill, knowledge, problem solving, and observation to create. It is a dance of all of these elements, and at some point, there is a surrendering, recognizing we cannot control every element. We need to trust and seek the energy. That elusive space in-between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3790-869x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6163\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6163\" class=\"wp-image-6163\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3790-869x1024.jpg 869w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3790-254x300.jpg 254w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3790-768x905.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3790.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6164\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6164\" class=\"wp-image-6164\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3788.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in art daily ( amid life chaos &amp; stress), One needs to often refresh creative, mental, physical, and spiritual energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A few of my tips to achieve energy balance are:<\/li><li>Nourishment ( wellness, food, exercise, sleep)<\/li><li>Meditation ( and guided heart coherence meditation)<\/li><li>Walking in Nature ( any healthy activity in nature is great, but walking is grounding &amp; can calm heart rate)<\/li><li>Mindfulness\u00a0<\/li><li>Setting boundaries with commitments<\/li><li>Reading\u00a0<\/li><li>yoga<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>and , for an easy renewing energy cleansing routine to start your day, try this short exercise, its one of my fav&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;He describes the movements and their purpose very well.&nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YOIr88AWXWg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 and Friends, <strong>May the Force be with You.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>~<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunset Pine<\/strong> ~ 18&#215;24 oil on canvas $1,210.oo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Wonderland<\/strong> 9&#215;12 oil on canvas $530.oo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autumn Woods<\/strong> 18&#215;24 oil on canvas $1,210.oo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studio will be closed Dec 20-Jan 2.&nbsp; (I will be periodically checking email. ) Price increase in Jan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u201cThe Force is not a power you have. 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