Breaking the Cycle of Fear and Judgment: A Spiritual Reflection for Artists and Beyond

Title: Conflictions - Acrylic on canvas

In recent years, the world has faced unprecedented chaos — from disease and social unrest to financial uncertainty and emotional turmoil. None of us truly want this turmoil, so have we stopped to ask ourselves: Why is this happening? What is the common thread running through these challenging times?

I believe the answer lies in fear.

We live in a world gripped by fear — fear of illness, loss, judgment, and the unknown. From this fear springs judgment: we judge people, places, and things to protect ourselves from perceived threats. But this protection becomes a trap — fear leads to judgment, which breeds more fear in an endless, vicious cycle.

As an artist, I’ve experienced this fear intimately. Early in my career, I struggled with doubts: Is my art good enough? Will people like it? How will my work be judged? These fears blocked my creativity and held me back from fully expressing myself.

On my spiritual journey, confronting and overcoming fear has been one of the greatest challenges — not just in life, but in art. Many artists say it takes courage to share your work with the world, and this is true. But why is that? Because the art world itself is steeped in judgment. Curators and critics are tasked with evaluating art, creating an environment where fear and doubt thrive among creatives.

This cycle of fear and judgment limits creativity and personal growth, just as it fuels division and unrest in the wider world.

Now, imagine a world free from fear and judgment — a world where creativity flows freely, and people connect through compassion and understanding. What a beautiful world that would be.

So, let us choose courage over fear, compassion over judgment. Let’s break this cycle together and create a world — and an art world — full of openness, expression, and love.

Because ultimately, the world we want to live in begins with the choices we make today.

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