Tutorial Diary:: Altered Tin

[poojkhgf]

Yep, mad as a hatter

[Kaysann]

okay, so I think I posted a comment for this project on the wrong video but i'm not too sure which one... (I had the playlist on auto play and I was crying too much to notice that the screen changed. anyways, this video moved me to tears.

[meandrousart]

You know, sometimes I think about this video and how I wrote personal things on it and how it was a little piece of art that was so close to my heart and it makes me a little nervous to have it out there. I like to be impersonal on the net and on my channel, but getting positive comments like yours assures me that it's been well received and taken seriously and so thank you very much for that. <3

[japhyryder66]

Wow...and I thought it was just going to be an instructional video on how to alter a tin. I think the video altered something more important.

[meandrousart]

That's really sweet to say... thank you.

[TemLo5425]

what a wonderful way to show your appreciation to her. When i saw the table with the orchid and the shrine, i felt like a zen garden should be there to. Are you going to add more to that table, or keep the focus on Amma?

[meandrousart]

Truth be told, that wasn't even my table... just a loaner! My tin sits in my art room now in the window sill. Rather than dedicate one large area to spiritual images, I just try to scatter them all around my house so I have a little something in the corner of my eye no matter where I am.

If you make a tin, you should try that grouping out and share a video of how it looks.

[kraftymomma1979]

I totally enjoyed the video and the beautiful creations. Oh, and the music too!

[meandrousart]

Thanks! I got Gina's permission to use it. :) I think she's supposed to come out with an album, or may have already..! Check out her site if you want to hear more clips.

[MsFenriss]

Love this. Thanks so much.

[meandrousart]

Thanks for watching it, MsFenriss. <3 I'm glad you liked it.

I checked out your channel- you favorited massage stuff. Are you a massage therapist? I had massage training! Wee! n...n

[MsFenriss]

I am indeed a MT! Not doing it full time right now (I did for a year and a half) but I am trying to stay in practice. I think bodywork is a very satisfying calling. I bet Amma would agree :)

[meandrousart]

I think she does, actually... Someone was standing behind her doing massage as the night got on. I was like, 'ooh! I can do it!' XD

[dothelalalala]

You are a beautiful person. T___T

[meandrousart]

What, me? :D Or Amma? Well, thank you! All the same!

And, (I must add <3) so are you! <333 Hippy hugs, all around! XD

[Dragontrap]

For some reason this video made me cry.... Not in a bad way but a good one.

[meandrousart]

Aw, great! I'm so quick to cry. ;...; I get teary just thinkin' about all of it.

Thanks for watching!

[OckGal]

I feel so horrible that I didn't even KNOW about her until I just watched this, so thank you!

The whole video was beautiful. The photos at the end made my teary. I can't believe there are actually people in the world like that. These days with all the war and crime and hatred, it's such a ray of hope to know they're out there. I hope she stays forever protected.

[meandrousart]

Don't feel horrible! I didn't know about her until I was invited to go by a friend. My mum was like "Amma? You hugged Amma??" when I got home. I didn't know she knew! I would have invited her! <3

[OckGal]

There's always next time! :-)

[meandrousart]

Isn't she just great? But what I think is so wonderful is how she inspires us all to find that part of ourselves that can love unconditionally. It's easy to forget to in a world like this (Just like you say!) but we can do it if we remind ourselves... <33

Maybe you could make a little project like this, if you want!

And thanks for watching and commenting! I love reading them!

[OckGal]

It amazes me that she does this despite the illnesses one can catch these days. Like she doesn't even think of that. I'm a germ freak so if someone even coughs near me I get annoyed. And I hate being touched, so I could never go around hugging people like that. I like donating money to causes when I can, though. And if just that makes me feel meaningful, I can't imagine how I'd feel doing a percentage of what she does.

[OckGal]

(Ran out of room. I should take that as a sign, lol!) I have a feeling that if I managed to start hugging people, the ones who appreciated it would be enough to make me feel less confined in my life. I'd know I was making others feel good so maybe I'd come out of my shell more. But then there's the whole thing about running into the wrong people who would mock or say "Get away from me."

[meandrousart]

No! Never limit your writing! Write as many replies as you want. <33

You know, I think the people who might say 'get away' are people that are really just afraid of opening, themselves. It wouldn't be about you, it'd be because of something inside of them.

I think you should follow your first gut reaction and see what hugging can do for your spirit. <3

[OckGal]

Nuts. I lost my reply. "500 word limit" and then I cut it and it went away.

[OckGal]

Anyway, I was saying that I feel selfish because I sorta need an incentive to hug someone. As in they feel good and appreciate the hug, which makes me feel good and I need that appreciation. My anxiety keeps me from hugging even family members except in special circumstances, but I guess I need to know I'd have a positive reaction before doing it. Which sounds selfish.

[meandrousart]

Hmmm, but it's interesting that you look at it from that perspective and that you're honest with yourself about your own limitations and motivations. Maybe you like that, maybe you don't, but you've searched yourself, and that's an important journey! Hope you get what I mean to say! <333

[OckGal]

I get. :-)

[ibechane]

That was beautiful! I'm kind of jealous that you got to meet her.

[meandrousart]

Aww... Darlin'! You know, it was pretty much a magical experience for a lot of people. It took about three hours to see her after her talk and the chanting, but it was worth it. I mean, for a lot of people, she's considered holy- like a form of divinity incarnate. It was a really big deal being there... so many people weeping and dancing and hugging... awesome. She still tours though- check out her site and keep it bookmarked and she may come near youuuuuu, next time! <3

[meandrousart]

So don't be jealous. It could just be a great goal in life to one day go to Amma's Darshan. <333 And thanks so much for looking at the video- it means a lot to me that you received it well. n...n

[ibechane]

No need to thank -- I like your videos! Also, I've become somewhat of a youtube junkie these past few days, so that's why I viewed it so fast.. it's 4am now where I am :(. I need to start making some videos. I don't really like using my digital camera to take video though. Anyway, I'll keep a look out on her whereabouts!

[meandrousart]

I was really surprised you watched it so fast! I have watched thousands of videos on my personal account. It's sad!

Thanks for the compliment, I'd like to see more of your videos, too! I've found that unless it's a SUPER low quality device that lighting plays the most important role in video quality. If that's what you meant about not liking your digi cam, I'm sure it'll look fine if you just keep it nice and bright. <333