My Path Beyond Creativity: The 30 Day Buddha Challenge
In September 2020, after a challenging year marked by the profound sense of loss and uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic, I faced additional stress from homeschooling my son. The world's struggles during this time were overwhelming, and my creative problems seemed insignificant in comparison. Despite having had an exciting year of daily art creation in 2019, I found myself in desperate need of a coping mechanism to handle the compounded stress and loss of creative momentum.
I experimented with various meditation techniques, inspired by my uncle, a practicing Buddhist. Experiencing the power of meditation, I decided to fully commit to it. My birthday seemed like the perfect opportunity to embark on a 30-day journey of meditation, drawing, and journaling. Throughout this month-long journey, I crafted a doctrine that wove together drawing and journaling with meditation, aiming to create something meaningful and transformative.
When I recently rediscovered the drawings from this period, I realized their significant value and felt compelled to share them. As I approach the milestone of turning 50, embracing the artistic path I began in 2019 feels more important than ever. This journey would not have been possible without the unwavering love and support of my family and friends.
This experience has deeply reaffirmed my identity as an artist and designer. I am fully committed to building a successful and sustained future in this creative journey.
Hakim R. Taliaferro
