Creation (From the book ‘The Visionary Art of Tony Pinfold)

Contrary to popular belief, creation didn’t just stop years ago when the universe was set in motion, it is alive and well in you today. Many people reject the notion that they have a controlling role in the formation of their life, preferring to see themselves as victims of happenstance. While there are those that really enjoy the grandstanding and vocalising of how bad everything is, most people lie crushed under a pile of limitations put on them by parents, teachers, and bosses. How can people ever be more than their school grades, credit rating or job description if they are never told they can be?

Creating something from nothing is impossible so we are told. Yet whether you support the big bang idea or that God created the universe, both theories in essence ask us to believe that everything we see around us came from nothing at all. Indeed you don’t need to look to divine energy to see that this creation from nothing is happening all around us. How many entrepreneurs, musicians, and actors stories have you heard that start from a complete lack of anything that would be required to succeed? Despite such evidence we still believe that we must have all the elements in place before creation is possible.

It has been said thousands of times, but I stand here again to reiterate that everything in the universe no matter how large or small starts with the invisible stuff – thought. You can reject this concept if you wish and I welcome you to do so, but as far as I know no man-made object has ever been brought into being by any other method than starting with an idea.  Another fact that I find is equally amazing is that once the ideas have been created in the minds of people, very few have any idea how they are going to put this dreamlike notion into action.

This very book you hold in your hands shouldn’t even exist in truth, nor should the art in it. I have no qualifications of any worth in either English or art. I have no financial backing, any knowledge of book publishing, or book design skills. I have never been on a spiritual or empowerment course in my life. But despite all this, do you know what the greatest difficulty to over come in bringing you this book was?  It was putting to bed the 35-year struggle to believe I was more than what a handful of so-called teachers said I was. Shame on all those that fill the young with limitations whilst crushing their dreams.

How many great minds and talents lie undiscovered simply because of the limited views of the few? Could it not be that working this very moment in a fast-food chain is the person that could change the world, whose only fault is not knowing they have the power of creation lying within them. If this book or my life only ever inspires one person to greatness then it has all been worthwhile. It could be said that the divine energy never asked for permission to create the universe. And by giving the power of creation to you it has waived that restriction on you. So stop waiting for miracles to happen and start the creation process. You may think it is the same thing but I can assure you it’s not.

Copyright ©Tony Pinfold 2006/8 All rights reserved

My Art work Creation

Too close to homes (lives over views)

I feel the ego is working over time and to the detriment of future lifetimes when it stands in opposition of wind farms and any type of turbine based green power. While I understand no one likes change, I feel that we have reached a tipping point in the life span of the human race. We can think on an insular level or on a global one. If people continue to rage against proposed wind farms due to a obstruction of scenic views, or just the fact they don’t want them near their home, then I fear that the government will simply force through what they really want more nuclear PowerStations . This will be an own goal for all. For while the UK nuclear industry may not have had any known disasters, up and till now, this is no reason to feel safe. All man made items will inevitable at some time breakdown, be it now, next week or twenty, fifty years in the future. Despite safe guards and repairs, planes do crash, boats sink, dams leak even things like the space shuttle blow up. A nuclear power station is no different except for the fact that when one of these do finally go wrong the death toll in the UK will be mind boggling.

I can’t believe that any person can really be naive enough to be happy with more

nuclear PowerStation’s being built. Living in Clacton on sea Essex the ‘too close to homes’ campaign may win against wind turbines but when in a few years time the Bradwell PowerStation is re built (as it will be I’m sure) they will be just a few miles away from a time bomb that will not only strip them of their precious views but their lives as well.

Times are a changing, sadly saying no to change will only make the time and place of the inevitable change more and more difficult to swallow.

A final thought, just how many solar panels could they put on homes across England when compared to one nuclear power station? Also given the dismay at fuel prices shouldn’t we all start finding ways to unplug from the faceless power companies for good?

 

The Gift by Tony Pinfold
Earth – While you may never own this gift its still yours, respect and care for it everyday while you’re here.

New YouTube Video

Just wanted to let you all know about my new youtube video – sacred grove 1… This contains some of my woodland art imagery… Hope you enjoy!

Gratitude

In a media driven age that tells us we don’t have enough, or that the world is on the brink and all is not as it should be – gratitude for life can be very hard for most people to appreciate. Typically people can tell you what they are in lack of or suffering from, but very few can tell you what they are grateful for. I know this subject has been touched on before by others, but I bring it up again simply because I believe it to be not only incredibly important to personal growth but also very beneficial to inner health.

A focus on what you have to be grateful for should not be viewed as some Rote* routine. It should be used as a time for stillness, contemplation and the observing of the moment. Like all beneficial practices you may find yourself reluctant to give it time. You may even find yourself embroiled in a personal debate about who, what and why you should be grateful. Like all ego mind chatter, this can be engaged or simply observed, acknowledged and released.

By slowing down your thought process and understanding how wonderfully precious that very second is, gratitude begins to flow naturally and without evaluation.

It may go something like this: I am grateful for this moment of peace, this breath, this breeze, the bird’s song, that person’s smile, the blue sky, the fun of just being soaked through in a shower of rain…

While I do not advocate dwelling in the past, it maybe helpful to view times that you found painful from the stand point of an unattached observer, seeing how positive outcomes may have developed from that perceived negative time. In doing this you can then heal a moment in your past with a true heartfelt forgiveness and gratitude to all involved, yourself included.

If this idea does not resonate with you, don’t do it. Just refocus on the now which really exists and bless the moment for what it is a perfect piece of your life’s voyage. If you are struggling to find anything to be grateful for in your moment of contemplation, I would suggest you maybe still viewing it from a materialistic view point.

If all else fails, you can just observe the moment in the full knowledge that “This too will pass”.

True Gratitude is a blessing which can only begin to truly flow from those who have ceased to a grasp…

* Rote learning is a learning technique which avoids understanding of a subject and instead focuses on memorization. (Wikipedia)

Copyright ©Tony Pinfold 2006/8 All rights reserved

In search of the truth

It is a fact that one life time is very short and it is almost impossible to read, or more importantly understand all the great writings of history. It is especially hard when you take into account that many of their true meanings are covered by layers of misinterpretation and even at times manipulation. Sadly even some of the purest words from the past have been corrupted, much like stars in the sky, these words only show us a fraction of their pure light. Given that this is the case how can we ever know the real truth?

I believe rather than digging in some distant place for a glimmer of this knowledge, great truth. We should all start an excavation in the most remote place of all, a place so covered in myth and lies that many doubt it even exists. This divine temple of knowledge could be situated nearer than you think. This knowing, this truth, it has been said time and time again is within us all, but it is a fact many still choose to reject this. Rejection of knowledge which is aimed to help the human condition is nothing new and in many ways that is all part of the great cosmic game? That said even if you do intellectually agree with what I say, it may not be enough to unearth this great truth. I have come to believe it is within us at a level of feeling (not thinking) which is often overlooked. I say this not to dishearten you or to intimate you are not ready or that you must say, do, or think something more.

As it has been said by others many times before, you possess everything you will ever need to make contact with this divine spark, this truth within. We have all seem glimpses of the truth, but once your able to silence all doubts the truth will unfold on every level of your being. Then not only will you know the truth but a peace will fall over you . The monkey minds chatter will reduce and you may even experience large moments of serenity. Personally I do not believe that in this life time the ego can ever be truly put to bed, but at the very least you will begin to know the difference between your ego mind and the universal love (truth).

I’m sure many see this lifetime (lifetimes) voyage as a spiritual race. Many may see themselves as being far behind spiritual teachers, priests, monks and alike in this race? Fear not for this is just yet another trick of the ego, in truth a state of knowing is not raced towards, nor is it gained by thousands of hours of meditation, book reading or chanting. A state of knowing, ‘arrives precisely when it means to’ and often in/at the most un-spiritual of times.

A person who is totally lost can often walk ten paces turn a corner and know exactly where they are. I know then that ‘the truth’ for many is just around the next metaphoric corner.

Copyright ©Tony Pinfold 2008

Art Range Changes

I have been able to reduce the price of my 16×12 print to £10 and I have reintroduce due to request the 30×20 print which I can now offer at £30
You may have noticed that some images have now been retired from my range these will no longer be available in any form. If you are have any of these images as a print or as part of past editions of my book, I have no doubt they will become collectable in the years to come.

Many artist and photographer friends (and even my wife lol) believe my prices are to low and that I may be suggesting to you that your be getting some low resolution home pc print. Can I assure you this is not the case.

16’’x11” and  8’’x6’’ sizes are printed with a evenly spaced white border around the image, I have chosen to do this to give a breath space between the image and the frame. The 30”x20” size is printed edge to edge.

All my current prints are professionally printed to my high standards on Fuji Professional Archive photographic paper. I finally settled on a photographic print due to its longevity and robustness and the fact that 99% of my art is created from my photographs. All prints over and above the normal shipping packaging come in a crystal clear bag with a backing board so making then viewable and protected until a frame can be obtained. I have even made sure that frames for these sizes are easily obtainable in my biggest markets. My shopping cart process on this site is safe and uncomplicated provided by roman cart, final transaction is carried out by pay pal or google checkout which ever you favour . If you wish  to use my Art throughout your work place or healing centre, please don’t hesitate to email me for prices.

Finally the most common statement I get at shows is I wish I could buy them all. So in an attempt to accommodate that wish, in an affordable manner nearly all my work on this site is available in a full colour book ‘Art for Contemplation ’ for £39.95 direct from the publishers.

Finally something to watch on UK satellite

Ok the title of is mini blog was a bit harsh but I do find all the superficial bubble gum on TV very draining. Last week I found EMTV on Sky Digital 211

Its got some very thought provoking interviews on it which cover many areas for the global conscious community ( mind body and spirit scene) . The programs are just starting to roll out from the conscious media network multi-media library so keep your eyes open for new topics as and when they show. This is where sky + really makes life easy.

I have to say it’s nice to finally have a channel that is both thought provoking and uncomplicated. I hope it goes from strength to strength. If this is your kind of thing I suggest you tell all your friends and get behind it and give the channels owners your support.