Black

Every artist who mixes his own paint knows the power of black. Only a few drops of black paint has the power to transform a bright red rose into leaves of oxen blood, bring gloom into a sunny day or put an ominous look into a shiny eye.

Black absorbs all other colours into its realm, never satisfied with that which it digests. Always craving for more, unwilling to give, but always taking.

I look at my life - the balancing of colours with every stroke of breath I take each day. And I realise it is so tempting to give yourself over into the blinding light of black. Each negative thought in our lives, each and every time we block positive attitudes we add a drop of black to our pallette. With each and every drop the colours fade - until in the end we are left with a distorted darkened picture of who we are.

All around us we come in contact with people for whom everything has turned into a monochromic picture. They are easy to spot - covered in pessimism they are left hopeless, don't look forward to anything, they fail to remember the pleasures and grace that belongs to the past.

Every day we have to make a cognitive choice to cast away black and choose colour. Of course we all need black in our life's painting, but we must make a wise and responsible choice to use it to our mental advantage - not our detriment. The best way to discard black is through thankfulness for the things you have now and that which you had in the past. You don't need anything to be thankful, for those with a thankful spirit always have enough.

Secondly you need something to look forward to. It needn't cost money. The only recommendation is that it must be special to you. Place things that interest you - a hobby, time with friends, time alone, on top of your to do list. It will keep you going, refreshing your spirit.

Thirdly make time to work through your attitudes and thoughts. Digesting negative thoughts, retaining the gems of precious memories. Everyone needs time alone to find and equilibrium of colours to put on your brush.

Life is only lived by those who realise the power of their thoughts. Your thougts have the power to ruin you, but on the other hand also the power to ensure victory over any circumstance.

Therfor think before every stroke, mix the colours of your thoughts with care, always honest to yourself on what you see - for only through honesty will you be able to alter the picture.

Seek happiness - it will not seek you. You have a choice - embrace the truth and make careful choices. Use every colour, don't be shy to paint yourself the way you are.