Mr. Besillytag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-6009712013-02-28T04:03:44-08:00a roadmap for loving life on planet earthTypePadLove Is The Only Way Outtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef017d4157c872970c2013-02-28T04:03:44-08:002013-03-01T20:45:48-08:00When I am bound by unforgiveness Empowered by judgement Held captive by apathy When I am frozen with fear Trapped by indifference Locked up with hatred When I am intolerant and impatient Fail to see the good in others Overcome with sadness When I am acting unkind Blinded by resentment Driven by self-seeking Love is the only way out Love...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2013/02/love-is-the-only-way-out.htmlPretend to create something amazing, and eventually you willtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef017c36fbfd23970b2013-02-19T20:46:17-08:002013-02-19T21:24:11-08:00Creativity is just a fancy 10 letter word that means producing something—it's simply the deliberate act of doing. To create something one must be willing to DO something. The art of creating works that will inspire or leave a lasting impression is to keep doing it over and over again. That's why they call it work. Do what inspires you—the...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2013/02/pretend-to-create-something-amazing-and-eventually-you-will.htmlLife Has Gaps In Ittag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef017ee89388e3970d2013-02-17T15:00:33-08:002013-02-19T21:00:59-08:00Life, work, love, relationships—all of them are wonderful, but they can often be difficult and painful too when the gaps appear. It's those times when things seem to be standing completely still that can be hardest to overcome. Mind the gaps. Pay attention to those empty spaces that open up like gaping holes in a career path, in meaningful relationships...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2013/02/life-has-gaps-in-it.htmlYou are an artist. You are not your arttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef017d40296947970c2013-01-18T13:53:29-08:002013-02-19T21:28:09-08:00I've found as an artist that it can be expensive to play it safe and remain quietly neutral—by contrast it's a huge risk to go first and take the creative lead into uncharted territory. The other option of course—is to become the spoil and take on the role of the negative voice aimed at shooting down new ideas by helping...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2013/01/you-are-an-artist-you-are-not-your-art.htmlYou Win Some and You Learn Sometag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef017d3d3f5fe0970c2012-11-03T11:13:01-07:002012-11-06T22:35:27-08:00When I took off to Spain this summer with my wife Terri to serve the Edge Project for an entire month — I left with unending hope hidden in my heart. I hoped to learn from the students I came to serve and it was my deepest desire that something I brought to the table from my life experience would...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2012/11/you-win-some-you-learn-some.htmlThe Creative Lifetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef01676501d910970b2012-04-12T16:54:21-07:002012-04-12T17:27:29-07:00"To live a creative life we must lose our fear or being wrong." by Joseph Chilton PearceRay Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2012/04/the-creative-life.htmlI Used To Be A Modern Digital Paintertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a7bbd28f970b2010-01-09T14:48:16-08:002012-11-03T06:55:36-07:00In 1999 when I first moved to Seattle, I started experimenting with creating computer art. I called myself a modern digital painter back then. The job I came to Seattle for was bogging me down with administrative duties I never planned on. After I arrived home at night, I would start creating computer art. I had absolutely no clue what...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/i-used-to-be-a-modern-digital-painter.htmlScott Is Not Only A Good Friend, He's A Great One!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a6b535970c2010-01-05T00:47:21-08:002010-11-03T13:30:59-07:00I wanted to call my friend Scott this morning and tell him what an amazing time I had last night with his family at dinner. I met Scott, his wife Liz, and two daughters Emily and Hilary when they lived across the street as our neighbors for way too short a time. They've since moved a few blocks away which...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/scott-is-not-only-a-good-friend-hes-a-great-one.htmlTake A Picture of Your Life...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a65207970c2010-01-04T11:50:07-08:002010-01-09T14:11:43-08:00I came across this photo on Post Secret today and it immediately captured my heart. It left a small dent in my soul when I realized how true it is. I shoot photos often, but rarely do I point the lens at my own life, at the things that are meaningful to me. I shoot mostly striking sunsets, lake reflections...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/take-a-picture-of-your-life.htmlThe Problem With Seeking Approvaltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a5e1b6970c2010-01-04T10:39:32-08:002010-11-03T13:31:45-07:00I love to write. For me it's become a wild eyed passion these days. But as much as I appreciate having my work read and commented on, that's not the reason I write. Sometimes I pour over my keyboard just to air out the thoughts bouncing around in my head. Other times it's because I experience something or read something...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/the-problem-with-seeking-approval.htmlCreativity: The Lure of Self-Destructiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a6710673970c2009-10-23T18:02:12-07:002009-10-23T18:19:34-07:00Every artist, every creative being at one time or another has to stare down the enormous giant of self-doubt. If you expect to produce a body of work worth the journey, in any discipline of the creative arts, you must learn to survive that overwhelming desire to self-destruct. Wrestling with that critical voice inside that convinces you that it's better...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/10/creativity-the-lure-of-self-destruction.htmlAn Instant Version of The Real Youtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a5050a38970b2009-08-19T10:46:45-07:002009-08-19T10:47:33-07:00Instant mashed potatoes taste great if you don't know any better, but for those of us who do, there's nothing that could ever replace homemade mashed potatoes. In a similar way our modern methods of communication are incredible, but they're called instant for a reason. Mostly because they contain less of the good stuff, leaving us hungry for something more...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/an-instant-version-of-the-real-you.htmlSometimes A Do Over Is The Best Place To Begintag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a5577865970c2009-08-18T00:31:11-07:002012-11-06T22:52:38-08:00Like an unexpected car accident, there are some life altering events that don't allow for a do-over. Our personal relationships are bit different, though sometimes they may feel like a total car wreck, a do-over can be the best place to begin when attempting to unravel an offense. The kind of offense I like to call a flesh wound. A...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/sometimes-a-do-over-is-the-best-place-to-begin.htmlWhen Life Begins To Imitate Lovetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a54197cb970c2009-08-12T08:48:24-07:002009-08-18T00:58:19-07:00"When you are so gracious and generous and aware that you think of other people before yourself, you matter." Seth Godin It's been sometime since I've posted anything meaningful here on One Man's Highway. This life affirming story "Just Keep Going", written by my close friend David Goad, is one that should not go unnoticed. It's a moving tale that...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/when-life-begins-to-imitate-love.htmlWhen The Giving Gets Toughtag:typepad.com,2003:post-594313642008-12-03T06:22:07-08:002008-12-03T06:22:07-08:00“The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth, you have given away.” Marcus Aurelius Regardless of how much personal wealth we individually possess we have each been granted great power for change. While it makes sense right now to take a position of caution managing our personal finances, we must resist the temptation to stop giving. The...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/12/when-the-giving-gets-tough.htmlYou Might Be Saying Way Too Muchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-542811602008-08-16T08:16:49-07:002009-02-13T13:10:27-08:00I love text messaging on my iPhone. Having to type every word letter by tedious letter makes me cut to the essentials only. No fluff or filler words, it's all about economy. "You wannt to eaf ouf toniife?" does not require a financial review. "Runnimg late" needs no long explanation. "Can I burrow somme money?" is easier to ask when...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/08/youre-might-be.html