Very special artwork on sale 💙 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Hi John! Before we get into it, I'd like to thank those of you who have made donations to my art over the last week. Your support has enabled me to keep creating art that helps people love and accept themselves. So thank you! Cartoon: But but but ✋ Dad Joke: Can't stop, won't stop 😭 Post: Spot the mistake! ✍️ Quote: Go against the flow 🌊
Artwork: An extremely special opportunity to own one of my most important artworks 💙
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| I don't make the rules 👀😂 |
| When I was born, they were probably like, “He’ll stop crying soon.” Yet here I am. |
| I made a mistake in this post. Did you see it? |
| “To reach the source, you have to swim against the current. Only trash swims downstream.” This is from the Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert. |
| You Have to Fail Almost Half the Time... |
| I’ve told you this before, but I’ve learned something very important about myself: When I feel stuck or trapped, it’s usually because I’m afraid. Afraid of being and expressing my most authentic self. I learned that years ago when I felt trapped in the ministry, hopeless and without a bright future. I suddenly realized I wasn’t trapped. I was just afraid of the ramifications of living free… jobless, moneyless, homeless. Legitimate fears. But realizing I was just afraid emboldened me to take steps to liberate myself from a terrible situation and take control of my life. Now, I recognize that feeling of trapped. And I always eventually suspect the same thing is making me feel that way— fear. I’ve been feeling stuck lately. Frustrated. Sad. So I ask myself, “Why?” “What are you afraid of?” Oh ya! Same old things. Rebuke. Ridicule. Rejection. Angela Duckworth studies entrepreneurs. Her research has led her to believe that the number one predictor of success is “grit”— a special blend of passion and persistence. That’s me. The problem is I see my passion wane when I’m threatened. I see my persistence fail when I’m challenged. I also saw a clip of the tennis pro Federer speaking at a college convocation where he says he only won about 54% of his shots. But that made him a champion. Now… what that says to me is that to be a champion, you have to be willing to fail… a LOT. Like, almost half of the time! What set Federer apart is he never gave up. Grit! So… I feel I’m edging towards a new frontier for me. And I’m scared. I’m not going to give up. I’m allowing my passion to build. I’m gearing up my persistence. Then I will embark! What is waiting for you but you’re afraid to proceed? |
| Art Feature: I Carry My Inner Child to Safety II |
| If this original painting looks familiar, that's because this is the original artwork behind one of my most popular limited edition print launches. Now that the prints are sold out, it's time for me to find a home for the original work. If you want to own this original painting, click the link below. |
| Some of you already know that I’ve been working on a new product which I can finally share with you next week. It’s been taking up so much of my time but I know it’s going to help you celebrate the fearless steps that have brought you to where you are today. And that makes the late nights so worth it for me! Watch this space. Much love my friend, David |
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