There is a lot going on in the world. All of us are dealing with change and uncertainty on a daily basis.

This simple 15-minute guided morning meditation will help you find INNER PEACE and CALM within yourself.

In this meditation, we will explore the change that is happening all around us from a beautiful mountain overlooking the ocean.

I invite you to give your thinking / doing brain a rest and go on this journey to find endless peace, power and creativity within yourself.

This guided journey will meet you exactly where you are and help you compassionately explore and express your truth.

BIG LOVE,

D

PS: If you’re looking for a FREE collection of Guided Morning Meditations, I’ve got you covered → https://www.artistmorning.com/free-meditation-for-creativity / link in bio @dariusbashar

PPS: Come meditate with me live. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. Sign up here for free → Free Group Meditation / @artistmorning

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It takes place every Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am (EST).

It’s free and open to EVERYONE.

And it only takes 11 seconds to sign up. —> www.artistmorning.com

If you can’t make it but you still want to mediate, please feel free to browse my full collection on Insight Timer. —> https://insighttimer.com/dariusbashar

Big love,

D

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54 weeks ago today, I had a baby. That baby’s name is Artist Morning. 

For two weeks, I didn’t tell anyone about this beautiful new creation… mostly because I was embarrassed and felt like a total imposter. 

I was embarrassed because Artist Morning was totally different from my regular job as a commercial photographer and cinematographer. 

My inner critic voice was relentless:

“What do I know about making guided meditations?”

“Who am I to try to bring people together as a community?”

So despite how important this was to me, I kept it hidden at home and did not tell the world about it.

Then I spoke to my dear friend who created safety and support for me to dream a little. He helped me imagine what Artist Morning could become. Shout-out to the incredible @chrisassaad, I love you brother!

A few days later, my partner @jlmansell sent me a podcast by @adam.roa and @prestonsmiles. This podcast triggered the hell out of me. It felt like a personal attack on me and my newborn creation. 

And it was exactly what I needed. 

For more on this and the story of Artist Morning, check out the video. 

This video is for anyone out there that has their own newborn creation that feels BIG and scary—especially if you don’t feel qualified.

Big love, 

D

PS: Come celebrate Artist Morning's one year birthday with me. Let's meditate and journal as a community. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. It's 100% FREE and you might just love it → www.artistmorning.com / link in bio @dariusbashar

#createmore #creativityeveryday #artisttips #createdtocreate #createyourself #artistsway #ArtistMorning

I used to hate all photos of myself. I would do everything in my power to avoid even seeing myself because it was too uncomfortable. Sometimes I would brush my teeth with the lights off because it was not fun standing in front of the mirror in my bathroom.

What happen? What shifted? How did I get here? That’s a longer story for another time…

Today, I see photos of myself and I feel so much love for the human looking back at me.

He’s so sweet, tender, funny, and kind. And to me he’s beautiful beyond words.

I love my human. He’s so special to me.

And I’m sorry for all those years I was unwilling to see him and celebrate him.

I am so glad we found our way back to love and back to each other.

Do you relate to this? Drop a comment below and let me know.

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Photo by the amazingly talented @Michchiu

#beautifulhumans #behindthephoto

“You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart or on it’s way

Don’t you know that it’s worth every treasure on earth
To be young at heart
For as rich as you are, it’s much better by far
To be young at heart”

- Young at Heart lyrics by Carolyn Leigh

I heard this song on the radio yesterday. It’s a timeless classic performed by the legendary Frank Sinatra. If you haven’t heard it in a while, I definitely recommend giving it a listen. 

It reminded me of so many of my photoshoots. Because almost every photoshoot has a moment where I can see and feel the inner child of the person I am photographing. 

A very special moment when their inner child feels safe enough to come out and play.

It’s often my favourite part of the entire shoot. 

Those younger parts of us deep inside our hearts are often the key to our fullest self-expression. They are the keepers of so much joy, play and tremendous levels of creativity. 

Thank you dear Anitta for letting your glorious inner child come out to play during our photoshoot. Your inner child is incredible, and so are you.

Big LOVE,

D

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PS: If you want to make something beautiful with me in 2021, send me a message and let’s start the convo. I've got a great HEARTshots promo this month. --> www.dariusbashar.com/heartshots / link in bio @dariusbashar

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Last week was challenging for a variety of reasons.

And some unexpected things came up that threw me out of my morning rituals.

→ Not doing my morning rituals made EVERYTHING in life more difficult.

But today I feel renewed.

Because today I got back to my FULL morning ritual and I feel a deep sense of groundedness and FLOW.

For me, my morning rituals are the best way I know to get me into that “wonderful state” that Robert Henri is talking about.

Do you have a practice that puts you in that state? Comment below or shoot me a DM, I’d love to hear your methods.

Lockdowns are really tough. 

Many of us are hurting and feel lost and alone. 

If you’re like me and you’re feeling the heaviness of this week, I want to invite you to join us this morning for a very special group meditation at 9am.

It’s free, it’s simple, and you might just LOVE IT. 

These morning group meditations are full of incredible humans who support each other.  There is a community and connection which many of us are longing for since the lockdown.

The only thing you need to bring is your presence. You can show up, leave your video off, and just listen.

Plus, today’s meditation is one of my faves and can really help shift your energy.

It takes 30 seconds to sign up. The link is in my bio / www.artistmorning.com

I hope to see you this morning.

Love, 

D

When it comes to creativity, talent is not as important as you think. Because sooner or later, something will get in the way of creating or expressing yourself in an authentic and exciting way. This is inevitable.

And the longer you do something, the more of these challenges you will encounter. If you're not ready or prepared for the bumps along the way, they will take the wind out of your sails and sometimes even knock you out of the game for good.

What you need is RESILIENCE.

It’s been a journey since my first business failures in my early 20's; I've learned a ton of lessons along the way, but especially lessons on how to build resilience as an entrepreneur and artist. In this video, I share three of my favourite and most effective tips—clear and actionable things you can start today— on how to build your resilience.

Let me know what you think about these tips or if you have any I didn’t include—I would love to hear them!

#artistmorning #behindthephoto #torontophotography #torontophotographers #createmore #artistsway #creativityeveryday

I started in advertising at age 27. 

I started film school at age 29. 

I started cinematography at age 30.

I started photography at age 33.

I started making guided meditations at age 37.

I started making music at age 38 (i.e. last weekend). 

In hindsight, this looks awesome. Especially now that I have a business that is stable and growing faster than ever. 

But I remember that first year out of film school. I remember very clearly that I made just over $9,000 of income for the whole year. I remember how hard I struggled. I remember all the debt I acquired trying to pay my rent with my credit cards—not a good idea. 

The truth is, during this time I often felt scattered, unsure and totally lost. 

I would compare myself to others who were crystal clear on what they wanted to do—terrible mistake! 

I now understand something really important:

My life is MY LIFE!

I don’t need to follow anyone else’s plan. 

I don’t need to compare my journey to others.  

Also, I don’t expect anyone else to understand my vision for my own life. 

And finally… I don’t need anyone else’s permission to be my fullest self.

Because it’s a journey. And we are adventurers.

🧭

PS: If you’re at a place in your own journey where it feels murky and unclear, the best piece of advice I can give you is to find a practice or process that brings you closer to your heart. Our hearts have infinite wisdom and are therefore the greatest compass we can ask for. 

It can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths, closing your eyes, placing your hand on your chest and listening to hear if your heart has something to tell you—it almost always does. 

“I am” affirmations are a great way to start your morning with positivity. This 15-minute guided meditation will boost your confidence, creativity, and energy. Walk away feeling safe and supported with greater access to joy and inspiration for the day ahead.

This is a wonderful meditation for anyone and everyone (artists, creators and entrepreneurs, especially).

Big love,

Darius 🙏🏽

PS: If you’re looking for a FREE collection of Guided Morning Meditations, I’ve got you covered → https://www.artistmorning.com/free-meditation-for-creativity / link in bio @dariusbashar

PPS: Come meditate with me live. We meet as a group on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday at 9am EST. Sign up here for free → Free Group Meditation / @artistmorning

#meditations #meditationpractice #meditationtime #meditationteacher #meditationclass #meditation🙏