Colours of Fine Art

FROM PASSION TO PURPOSE

By Sonal Raje

ORANGE: the colour of passion, emotion, creation, inspiration. Often tamed on the artist’s palette by muting with black or softening with white—much like extinguishing a fire with sand or water. But there are times when flashes of inspiration, like untamed flames, sear their way across the canvas in patterns of unbridled passion.

Creativity for me as an artist is a fire fueled by passion and guided by purpose. I believe that we all have a way to access our unique purpose in this life. Some of us share our talents and skills, while others shine their light by spreading love and positivity. No space is too small or large for a purpose. Your voice may reach a single person, a stadium full of people, or be heard worldwide.

If you can impact a single life positively with your unique gift, you are on a path of purpose. If you can inspire a connection with sharing your story, you have created an impact. You have the power within yourself to heal yourself and an opportunity to impact family and community with this purpose.

If you can impact a single life positively with your unique gift, you are on a path of purpose.

The first step is to be aware of your passion. Some of us may be fortunate enough to follow this in our jobs or businesses. Unfortunately, this passion becomes stifled as we get caught up in the mad pace of survival.

Challenging as they have been, the present times have given us a chance to take a breath and appreciate all that we truly value in life and discover what helps us to de-stress and create an oasis of calm and peace. This might be listening to music, appreciating the beauty of nature, trying out new recipes, undertaking creative endeavors such as painting, knitting, and other crafts, or getting lost in the world of stories and movies.

Some of us enjoy teaching or engaging with the youth or helping with the needs of seniors in the community. If we can find any small way to share this passion, it will be a big step toward living a life of purpose.

Blue Amber

This is gemstone found in the Caribbean island of Dominican Republic. The earthy, passionate, orange surface of this unique gem transforms into a mesmerizing purposeful blue of the ocean under the rays of sunlight. Passion ignited by the fuel of PURPOSE. Or PURPOSE following the path of Passion?

SENSES AND SENSIBILITY

Our five senses together form our sensations and experiences. The seven chakras in our bodies correspond to the seven colours of the rainbow. When seen as a holistic experience, the daily choices we make involving our senses take on a new level. Art, home décor, attire, accessories, fragrances, music, and foods all become tools of awareness—energizing and healing.

This newfound awareness fuels my passion to impact the lives of as many people as I can by sharing my story of healing through colour and crafting simple creative processes that can heal our energetic bodies. Reflect for a moment about what your area of interest is, and how you bring your own sensibility into creating or experiencing these interests. If we can begin to shape ourselves with this awareness, shaping families and communities wouldn’t be far away.

What are some ways that you can share your unique gifts and passion today? Once you explore the possibilities, opportunities will be literally strewn your way, awaiting your nod of acceptance. Once you find your passion and give it a purpose, each day the sun shines a little brighter and the clouds take a graceful exit.

Let us all commit to follow a path of passion and purpose and create strong individuals, families, and communities.