Here, you’ll find the stuff that Stan Stewart has created: poetry, music, inspirations, staying connected with the present moment, photography, and more.
Crescent moon, Glowing iridescent through Humid clouds, Morning’s orange glow, and Aging eyes. I look Once more Inspired by your Walk across night’s edge. When you shine so Vividly, coaxing night walkers, Early risers, And lovers To wander with you In the darkness, It is easy to Forget that your light Is reflected from another […]
Thanks to everyone who is helping to make “Painting Piano” my best-selling album ever! I’ve chosen to include several of the piano improvisations and paintings from “Painting Piano” throughout this post. I’ve also linked (near the end of this post) the videos related to this project from YouTube. I hope you enjoy them. What do
I wake in the middle of the night My heart is pounding fiercely And the sheets offer no comfort So I slip out of bed. As my feet touch the floor There’s a cold sensation; Knowing your warm, soft body Might as well be a million miles away. The door requires a nudge So I
Life and Thoughts Creating Reality Though I believe in the power of thought and know that we create our own reality, it’s easy to experience things as “life” giving us this lesson or that curve ball. Hopefully, most adults have ways of coping with these moments: yours might be taking a deep breath, going for
Every day it hovers In the corners of your awareness. You know it’s there. And too easily take it for granted. Your life filled with hubbub and Noise may seem to fill every corner Of who you think you can be. But that is nothing compared To the life in the green. Drop to your knees. Press your nose
Whatever fear invents, I swear it makes no sense. ~ Peter Gabriel (Come Talk To Me lyrics) New love. New life. What is this insecurity, This doubt? The danger lies In remaining silent. Speak. And the fear is exposed, Made vulnerable to The light of day. That is the way That it cannot Survive. Yet
My eyes open to See the sun near The horizon; its Jagged, golden Flickers seemed to Invite me to fly to Its center. I lay still in the grass With chirruping birds nearby and Buzzing bugs enticed by the soft Flesh of my naked neck and bare legs. Hovering between the lush Hug of the lawn
Maya Angelou said “People will forget what you said, what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” It’s the same for musicians: if your audience went away feeling buoyed up or brought down, that’s what they’ll remember. If you’re really lucky, they may remember a snippet of a tune or
See on Scoop.it – creative process or what inspires creativity? While most people know on some level that the arts can reach and move us in unique ways, there is actually science behind this. stan stewart‘s insight: Arts-based research (ABR) is still young while showing great promise. From neurology to sociology, the impacts of
See on Scoop.it – independent musician resources Here are five things you should know about the way technology is affecting your memory. Overload “I can always google it.” Distraction Lost the Big Picture Memory degeneration But seriously, read the whole article! See on www.creativitypost.com
