Meditation Monday--be on good terms...

Happy 6th of August--today's meditation post is another wise saying from Desiderata that I love and try to do, but again, it can be somewhat hard sometimes. I remember thinking about this phrase once when dealing with a very unsympathetic trade show person who, no matter how calmly I tried to state my case, would not listen to me. I didn't end up flying off the handle and saying what I was actually thinking which was a good thing because 1.) I may see that person again and 2.) it NEVER pays to burn bridges. I can't think of a time I've regretted not responding in anger, but I just hope I can remember that in the future too!

How do you build it?

So when writing my New York post about “Art Everywhere” it inspired me to explore deeper into the art that helps spark my creativity.  So in my exploration for this post I wanted to discuss my love of architecture and the architects that inspire me.   Antioni Gaudi is one who inspires me!

Gaudi’s architecture was marked by his passions in life:
      Architecture – Casa Calvet in Barcelona’s is a great “basic” example of beautiful form, design and unique architectural details that withhold the test of time.  This building was designed for a textile manufacturer who used the space for his business and the upper floors were the residence.  Not a bad place to live I’d say!

     Nature – What a great example of architecture in nature.  Parc Güelll in Barcelona was inspired by the English Garden movement and since it is perched on a hill, it provided fresh air away from the smoky factories back in the early 1900’s.  Can you believe that during that time, the Parc was a part of an unsuccessful housing site??

Gaudi was also skilled in ceramics, stained glass and wrought iron work forging and carpentry.  Throughout the Parc Güell you can see Gaudi’s love for ceramics in the detailed mosaics and attention to detail.  Amazing colors and patterns!

     Religion  - It goes without saying that the Sagrada Familia is the most familiar and talked about Gaudi church, since it has taken 130 years to finish the construction due to his untimely death.  The detail is amazing!  Many of the details throughout the church are inspired by nature and the natural design.

Astorga Palacio Episcopal

His final passion was for the love of where he lived!  There is something to learn from that type of love.  All of Gaudi’s work shows his passion for design, inspiration from nature and curiosity in textures and patterns.  There is something to say about having passion that can take many different forms in life . . . I know what mine are! 

What is your passion?