Do you have any idea how much effect you have on the universe every second that you are alive? The actions you take every single day (inaction counts as "action") have more impact than you may realize. And you don't even need to make an effort necessarily, for this to happen. Things will forever be altered by what you do or don't do in this moment. It's true. I think you know what I'm talking about and if you can do this without even trying, imagine the great impact you can have just by trying a little bit (not answering cynically to someone who asks you a question, following up on an urge to e-mail someone [it's no accident you received that urge--they need to hear from you], choosing the less-popular stand on something, texting someone to let them know they just crossed your mind--even if it seems silly, waving hello instead of keeping your head down, not running the red light). Through the ripple effect, history is unfolding from your hands, and we wouldn't be the same without you.
April 09, 2010
You Make History!
Do you have any idea how much effect you have on the universe every second that you are alive? The actions you take every single day (inaction counts as "action") have more impact than you may realize. And you don't even need to make an effort necessarily, for this to happen. Things will forever be altered by what you do or don't do in this moment. It's true. I think you know what I'm talking about and if you can do this without even trying, imagine the great impact you can have just by trying a little bit (not answering cynically to someone who asks you a question, following up on an urge to e-mail someone [it's no accident you received that urge--they need to hear from you], choosing the less-popular stand on something, texting someone to let them know they just crossed your mind--even if it seems silly, waving hello instead of keeping your head down, not running the red light). Through the ripple effect, history is unfolding from your hands, and we wouldn't be the same without you.
Tonia Jenny
I'm a mixed-media artist who loves food as much as art.
Thank you Tonia :) I just had this thought today and here I am reading it on your blog on my first visit :)
Posted by: Su | April 22, 2010 at 03:31 PM
I love this! Thank you for the reminder :)
Posted by: DawnS | June 24, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Tonia,
I just finished reading your conversation with Kelly Rae Roberts for her e-course. I love your relaxed philosophy on life and how so very successful you are at picking and creating great books/projects. I look forward to learning more from you.
Thanks,
Jen Landis
Posted by: Jen Lukas-Landis | July 14, 2010 at 11:04 AM
So, this, I guess is my moment to let you know that what you do with your art and helping other artists soar is a wonderful page in this history of art. People will look back and see all that North light has done to promote expression for our age and it will inspire. I received two books and both had your name in them, (Kelly Rae's and Sheri Gaynor's) and drew the feisty card today and so I have gathered up the courage to write to you my ideas. Thanks for all you contribute to this creative Universe! Blessings, Amy
http://www.suchawondrousplacethisfaerytalespace.blogspot.com
Posted by: amy sperry faldet | July 25, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Tonia...tracked you down through Artfest 2011 and signed up for the "In This Moment" class you and Mary Beth Shaw were offering...My #1 Choice, so I am totally bummed that it is not happening!!!! Are you still coming to Artfest? Any chance I could meet you and find out more about your plexi art? In the meantime...I'll get your book, but hope you'll be there. I live just outside Port Townsend (lucky me!)so that makes me a "local girl." So I'll be around before, during, and after. I am VERY excited to meet you and learn more. pam erickson
Posted by: pam erickson | September 22, 2010 at 11:26 PM