The Art and Writings of Barbara Kendall Reed

What Really Matters

Barbara Kendall Reed

Hi my lifeizcolorful bloggers.

I’m Barbara, a visual artist and writer, who decided to do a blog to support my belief system that indeed, life is colorful, and should be lived in whatever way is authentic to who you really are and your purpose to mankind.

It seems like we are so busy cloning ourselves and wondering why there is no happiness in our individual lives.  We couple with people we have nothing in common with other than their filling our potholes.  We work at jobs that rob us of our joys; and in general, we seem to create lives with no passion and purpose.  I certainly have participated in these choices.

There is a colorful world out there beyond the mountains that seem to block our panoramic view of truly living.  There is indeed, “gold in dem d’air hills” for us to find and claim.  And we don’t just have to claim one chuck of gold.  We can have many chucks to make our life richer.  For me, I have found nuggets that are somewhat connected in color but different in shape and experience.  They are visual art, interior decorating, poetry and song writing.  I am still available for more discoveries or to be discovered whichever the case might be.  It is different for each of us.  But I am convinced that until you find your match, your purpose, you will never be fulfilled.  You will be living the life of someone else.  Let’s share information on the journey to discover ourselves and our passions; you already know what I will be writing about,  unless I discover something brand new!

Let’s Start Digging!

Gold Digging

I’ve been digging my way through the way I operate in the world which effects everything I do.   I’m looking at guilt and blame as not existing in reality but only in language.  This new premise is changing the way I relate to people, circumstances and myself.  I’m not spending any time blaming others for what just is.  I am trying hard not to be lead by circumstances.  Most importantly, I am not willing to live in guilt and let it rob me of my few years on this earth.  Life seems lighter now.

I am not addressing morality in the above statement, that is a different discussion.

Signing off!

Barbara

Life Iz Colorful Update

 

 

 

May 13, 2012

Good Morning!  We’re waiting for the instruments to the song Life Iz Colorful.  The song is part of the video for the book launch.  Our vision and determination are big so stand by for updated information.

Signing off,

Barbara

 

 

 

April 12, 2012

Hey there,

We are getting ready to record the music for the book launch.  Many details remain but we are still on schedule for the end of May.  I remain excited about sharing my purpose with you.

Keep you posted.

Signing off!

 

 

 

April 7,2012

Friends,

We have made amazing progress towards our launch of the book.  It looks like it will definitely be by the end of May.  They say the “devil is in the details” but I’m claiming God’s presence in the details because that is what I’m doing.

It’s an exciting process and I know you will enjoy the final product.  Will do a better job with keeping you informed.

Signing Off,

Barbara

 

A quick up date on the book.   The book Life Iz Colorful is now complete as of January 1, 2011. We are officially copyrighted with our IBSN.  The next phase is fund raising for publication.

This is getting exciting and yet surreal.  It’s been four years in the making and the process has been amazing.

Signing off!

Barbara

October 6,2011

Good morning all. Making progress on the book. We will have the costs identified with the printing and marketing materials within the next two weeks. Can’t wait to share some of my reflective thoughts and visions captured in poetry and visual art.

Stay tuned!

Signing off Barbara

 

October 22,2011

Some of the marketing materials have arrived and they look amazing.
I can’t wait to share them with you. We are still identifying all of the costs related to marketing and selling this book. It won’t be a long as it has been.

Stay tuned!

Signing off Barbara

 

November 24, 2011

Hello everyone.  We are running behind schedule on the book.  It has turned out to be much more work than anticipated.  With many prayers, it will be published both in print and e-book in 2012.   Will continue to keep you posted.

Signing off,

Barbara

 

November 27, 2011

At last we have wrapped our arms around both the cost and the marketing of this book and are preparing our presentation to start the process of fundraising.   Please keep us in your prayers.

Blessings,

 

January 13, 2012

We are getting closer to launching the book project.  Kickstarter has accepted the project and we are working out the details needed to create success!

Will continue to keep you posted.

Signing off,

Barbara