Destinations are nice, but what becomes the true joy for most people arriving at the destination is the journey.  The process of working through something is unique to those directly involved and can be seen as both the treasure and art of any discipline.  It is easy to identify the richness a path provides once you've gone through it, but the simplicity and escapist goal of a final destination often fuels the journey and that journey is often lost in the moment.  Circling back to the question, is it ultimately the journey or the destination that is most important?  Long time friend Bree Kean circles through her process when creating art with Rhys Seven during a long over due visit.

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Gathering inspiration from various sources and blending them together is what makes art so exciting.  Emily and Elise Wouters share a refreshing perspective on marketing with Rhys Seven as they pour out some key points when developing their exciting @wildecocktailco on instagram.  

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Life seems so forced some days because our ego is in the driver seat.  The brain is a crazy place that so many of us become trapped in and quickly find out unchallenged thoughts can be unhealthy, damaging and far from safe.  Remember, thoughts are not things and a remedy to overcoming the shackles of thoughts are experiences because they silence the minds whispers.  Shaping thoughts to reflect a positive direction helps a person to submit to the ideas of exploring and experiencing the joy life can bring.  When something ends that is the beginning of the new, which if looked at positively has the potential to be exciting.  Our time here is short, so now is the real time to push forward and see what each day can truly bring.    Dallas Simpson returns to visit with Rhys Seven as she reflects on life while working with the dead.  The cycle of birth always concludes in death and becomes the most humbling and grounding experience of life, the moment the ego is shed.  In the end we are only left with assumptions imagination of what is next.

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A Bucket List is now a common term that represents goals and experiences that will enhance life with fulfillment, excitement and purpose.  We don't start life talking about what is in our buckets but rather start this list and conversation when the awareness of loss and mortality intersect.  Life is short and fragile, but still needs to be lived.  Now living presents many questions often revolving around meaning.  Everyone's life carries meaning and is often reflected through a person's actions and priorities.  These choices will then be judged not only by people and culture but ultimately through the lens of time.  Remember people might be able to deceive those around them but in the end will never deceive time.  Dallas Simpson is in Studi07 encouraging Rhys Seven to continue his path of enrichment.     

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Actions anyone takes becomes the direct reflection of their brand and developing a brand becomes the fingerprint in history.  Life is a marketing class and networking is crucial.    Like a ripple it starts close and spreads.  Consistent action provides consistent buzz.  However, actions that are  witnessed can often contradict the legacy a person wants to leave behind.  Many artists in history have been outstanding talents with tragic endings.  Discovering the stories of tortured souls through out history is a reminder of how people battle between world recognition and self identity.  Being honest with oneself is paramount for anyone striving to be.  Chris Humphries reminds Rhys Seven to take inventory of what matters and audit the actions.  You wouldn't want to be noted for the wrong reasons because at some point an obituary will be written.

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Many of us are stuck in ruts that feel impossible to escape, let alone emerge and see the horizon.  What if you were to become successful?  It takes courage and intention to stand fearless in the vulnerability of the horizon.  In this compromised position your internal compass will begin to point true north.  Many people subconsciously along with a few intentional case tend to self sabotage for a variety of reasons.  Derailing a path to success often can be broken down to how prepared the individual might be for the additional responsibility success brings.  A form of imposter syndrome that lives in the realm of self doubt.  Allowing the opportunity of transparent exposure often becomes the moment hidden doors are revealed and opened.  The reality of our world is that it is made up of networks.  We all intersect at the right time and place through life.  Networks are fragile and delicate, but fortunately when assembled with care and attention through intention the right people enhance this delicate system with versatility and resilience.  Amy Stafford and Rhys Seven continue their conversation about emerging from the cracks and helping others connect with the UN-connectable.  Only six social connections separate us from anyone living today.  Who do you need to connect with?

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Modern magic is now the art of transparency.  Through the grace of technology transparency is becoming a unique consumable experience.  Many artists use the time lapse video and social media platforms to unravel the incredible process of their creations.  The audience finds both comfort and inspiration in watching these experiences.  In the past so many artists were guarded with their unique process because it was their secret sauce they didn't want to share.  Fortunately the world is changing towards inspiring and celebrating the process.  Honesty seems to always have the strength to withstands both questioning and time, ultimately enriching the context the art was created.  Now growing the idea becomes the challenge of deciding what platform to chose.  In the end it is connecting the unconnected through the power of creativity that ultimately is the key artists are searching for.  Amy Stafford recognizes the power of collaboration and delights in illuminating the possibilities for Rhys Seven in studio this week.   

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Would our younger versions of ourselves be impressed with who we've become?

It seems the process of aging falls in the ability to complicate simplicity.  No matter how easy the path appears to be from "A" to "B" it seldom takes that course.  Instead "A" to "B" often ends up being "A" to "Z" and then back to "B".  Tammy shares her strategy of remaining focused through the journey and reflects on the moment it all changed with Rhys Seven.  Sometimes we need to remove the armor so that we can make  the journey and allow our lifelines the opportunity to help.

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Reference: Victor Solomon singing "Freedom" from the voice

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." - Confucius

An underlying common thread we all share is our desire for happiness.  Happiness comes in different forms and for Audrey Nelson this is a sensation of calm.  Audrey explains to Rhys Seven the importance of recognizing the little moments that make your heart smile.  When we choose to be busy and forget to listen to our self, we potentially are killing ourselves.  Each day identify what you would like to accomplish but give yourself some grace.  Identifying your happiness and work to listen to yourself each and everyday should be the priority contrary to some cultural beliefs.  The smile inside yourself is the reward.

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