Posts Tagged ‘courage’

Want more passion in your life? Start telling the truth.

Friday, September 21st, 2012

When you say ‘yes’ to living an authentic life you say yes to the adventure of the unknown …this is what ignites passion, living the truth.

 

It is exciting… it is invigorating and it is essentially and vitally ALIVE!

 

It keeps you young and your perspective fresh. When you are deeply honest with yourself and others you awaken the light of truth within and then everything becomes alive in the moment. Nothing is certain, possibilities are endless and all our illusory vices come crashing down in front of us when we realize, there is no such thing as playing it safe. ‘Playing it safe’ is killing your passion. And your passion is what will keep you alive.

 

It is one of those beautiful paradox’s that reminds us to be safe – to truly and eternally foster our Spirit, we must learn to live passionate lives!

 

I have just completed the 3rd annual Martha’s Vineyard Retreat with the most extraordinary group of women. I am still blown away by the intimate experience we co+created together – with each woman’s willingness to open up to the truth, to speak it, paint it, dance it, share it and live it. The earth shook underneath the painting barn as each one ignited their passion with paint. Everyone left more expanded and inspired and awake than when they came. There were breakdowns and breakthroughs all gently held and nourished in this magical island retreat.

Stay tuned to watch videos of some of the painters speak about their experience in next weeks post- they are remarkable.

Want to Ignite your Passion? Join us Oct 13th in the Chapel on The Perry Estate for Igniting your Passion with Paint. Come share your truth in a safe and sacred place and nurture the rumblings in your heart.

 

 

With love, passion and creativity…

P.S.  A passionate welcome to all of our new subscribers!

do you know what makes you happy?

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

“I have to be successful at being me.”

- Jay Z

 

I often ask this question to my clients and friends that are also on the path of self-exploration and inquiry.  Knowing what truly makes you happy is like discovering a gold mine…again and again.  It is half the battle.  Knowing how to fulfill that yearning is the other half.  The real mystery of this question as I have discovered, much like the creative process is that it is constantly changing!

And that is why we also crave the magic of life…the mystery of the great unknown… because we would get bored if everything was super clear, consistent without an element of change, growth and evolution.  What has fulfilled me in previous days— dies and no longer meets the needs of who I am now. What fulfills me now could be something totally different and it is out of  my commitment to myself–my love and to truly honor myself– I realize we must come to terms with this discovery that keeps us awake and alive.  Enlightenment or inner peace isn’t a place you get to and just chill out – that is a myth– it is an ACTIVE creative process where you constantly are given opportunities to surrender to the unknown in the present moment and receive all that live has to deliver to you.

 

So are there things, jobs, people, experiences that served your fulfillment that no longer do?

Are your current ‘vices’ not giving you the fix you once needed?

 

It is time for an upgrade and exploration of what truly makes you happy.  And this…only this can come from within you–when you are first honest with yourself.

 

with love + passion + creativity,

 

IGNITE YOUR LIFE.

If you are wanting to let go of your past and the inner ‘tapes’ that keep you stuck in your life from experiencing what you want, I am currently available to serve 1:1 clients and have some openings for people that are READY and willing to invest and commit to creating transformation in your life. I promise you that it will be fun, challenging at times and …massively creative!

 

Please contact me at 512.524.0687 or email melissa{at}firetreestudios{dot}com for further inquiry.

my show + solstice + get your holiday groove on

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

 

Greetings Creative Ones!

 

It is with great anticipation that I am preparing for my show & Solstice celebration in the studio this Thursday.  Aside from a couple of paintings here and there this is the first time I have really opened up my process to anyone, including the public.  The paintings are raw, provocative and incredibly authentic and journal a span of self-discovery and transformation for over the past 12 years. It is very exciting and also terrifying on some level.  It is like inviting others to view the inner corridors of my psyche—excruciatingly vulnerable.

 

 

When I made the decision to do it I felt guided that this was the time, and then the excitement and commitment grew with momentum.  Things and people started to show up and support me. I took all my paintings–over a hundred– out with a friend (another visionary artist) to see which ones spoke to me. Which ones wanted to be seen, shared– experienced.  This unleashed a tremendous amount of energy in the room and I trembled with excitement.  The energy was palpable. I knew it was time.

 

 

When I had a chance to slow down, and allow myself to experience this full circle of expression - being fully seen – the vulnerability began to sink in.  I began to feel the fear of what people my think, that my paintings could be misinterpreted, and I immediately began to want to control the situation–I wanted to control how people saw me, my art and my expression.

 

 

Funny how when we make a big decision,  we are empowered with energy to take action and make it happen.  Then fear always creeps in–challenging our vision…inviting us to unearth our doubts and demons that keep us small and from thriving in life.

 

Once I surrendered to my show, trusted its Divine timing and the inner guidance that I had received. I let go. I feel my vulnerability, I feel and face my fears and with the power that I had been giving to all the mind chatter, I step forward and open myself up in trust to the great mystery of life and my own evolution.

 

 

My painting process has been incredibly intimate for me. It has been a place of my connection and communion with life and spirit and it has taken me on a journey far beyond what my imagination could have dreamed initially. I am eternally grateful.  Thank you for all of your support and for witnessing my truth.

 

 

Where do your fears creep up when you make a decision that invites you to step into your next level of growth? I would love to hear from you.  Email me or respond on the blog.

 

Happy Holidays!

 

 

with love, passion and unabashed self-expression,

 

Melissa
winter solstice celebration + holiday get your groove on
thursday, december 22nd, 2011
7pm – 10pm
at fire tree studios

 

 

 

 

 

Please join Melissa D’Antoni, creative catalyst & founder of Fire Tree Studios,  in a Solstice Holiday celebration of the creative life force and the return of the light.

 

 

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

7-10pm

at Fire Tree Studios

 

 

 


Join us for an Art Show of Selected paintings from 1999-2011 by Melissa D’Antoni . ” A Creative Path Toward Self-Realization”

Melissa’s visionary selections from her personal painting process over the past 12 years will be on display and Melissa will be available to share about her powerful awakening experience through painting.  (note: some paintings may not be appropriate for some children).

 

Come celebrate your participation in The Fire Tree Method® as well as introduce Fire Tree Studios to your family and friends.  This event is to express gratitude to our supporters as well as an opportunity for those curious to the works in The Fire Tree Method® to come experience the studio space in festive expression.

 

  • Get your holiday groove on with Music by DJ  Baby Bok Choy & DJ Equinox
  • Fabulous Cheese pairings and small bites provided by Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
  • Wine & beer will be available
  • Feel free to BYOB!  Enjoy the exhibit and then stay with us dancing into the night in the studio!
  • For address and directions please visit www.firetreestudios.com

 

 

 

“taking your business into 2012”

an introduction to the 2012 art of entrepreneurship™ mastermind

(full-day saturday visioning intensive)

 

january 14, 2012

11am-5pm

guided by Melissa D’Antoni

 

 

Gina and Claire describe their business vision without using words in the 2011 Art of Entrepreneurship Mastermind

 

Spend a Saturday in the studio for coaching, clarity and tailored inspiration to take your business to the next level in 2012!  Get a taste of the wildly unique and innovative  Art of Entrepreneurship™ Business & Creative Mastermind Program that is beginning 2012!  This Visioning session is for deepening work surrounding your current business goals.  Vision and create your goals for the start of the New Year and learn new tools to continue manifesting powerful business breakthroughs throughout 2012.

 

 

  • investment:  $250.00
  • includes all materials  +  Hill Country water
  • catered, gourmet lunch provided

 

 

3 Ways to register:


  1. Call the studio at 512 524 0687
  2. Email melissa@firetreestudios.com
  3. Sign up on our website via pay pal by clicking the button below (cash, checks & credit cards also accepted).