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I spent the whole day outside painting a house and it couldn't have been any nicer. I'm in a great mood today. On top of the perfect weather my dad sent me a package of some really good books. I'm going to go start reading one now.

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‎ I had a good day. I am feeling kind of run down. I worked most of the day in the direct sun. Between that and not smoking my mood has become negative. I also had a hike planned to go see where these beaver had built a seven foot tall dam. When I went to get my camera my batteries where dead. Time to call it and start over tomorrow.

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Today's color is magenta. I find this to be a relaxing color. One of the ways I find it really helpful to relax is by meditating. I think that allot of people don't try meditation because they associate it with spirituality. Although meditation can be very spiritual and is a major component in many belief systems it can also be as simple as taking a few minutes for yourself to just breath and clear your thoughts. There's no rules, time, place. It's just a break for you, take it.

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I was feeling down for the first part of the day but I think it was a natural reaction to days of rain and grayness. I need to soak in some sun to feel normal. This evening however has been enjoyable. I worked on a couple art projects and now I have five very talented musicians sitting behind me playing some great blues. So blue it is.

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I have officially caught a summer cold. I spent the whole day in bed. It figures that the weather was perfect. Anyway I actually don't feel depressed like I had over the past week or so. Today's color is cadmium red light hue. No reason I just thought it would look good. -Josh

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Today's color is black. I Had a good day today at work and got along with everyone fine. The mistake I made was calling my father after work to check on how he was doing. There is nobody else on the planet who can make me feel as bad about myself as him and he succeeded again. -Josh

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I have been thinking allot about music today. As I was on my way to breakfast this morning birds sang in all the trees as they did their morning routine. There was singing and guitar at the meeting after breakfast. Then later in my room I was playing a CD while I was painting. Where I live are many talented artists, singers and musicians so I guess I don't always notice this all around me. I find it amazing how much it influences my life. There is someone playing the piano about 15ft. away from me as I'm making this entree. If your not feeling good or you're to tense just play the right music and breathe. (Today's color is red oxide) ~Joshua

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Today the brush was going one way and I changed my mind gave it a little pressure and redirected. For the most part the the brush strokes have been more self guiding. I've also noticed myself getting overly exited lately about different ideas. I have a pattern of doing this. The next thing I know I exert all my energy and get down on myself for not reaching some unattainable goal. I don't think that I need to deny myself the excitement. I just think like with the brush I need to be in control enough to redirect when necessary and how to recognize when that is. Today's color is phthalocyanine blue and I just felt like using it today because I liked the way it looked. Thank you. -Josh

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‎ I went with a darker purple today per request. Feel free to make requests at any time. The majority color that day will get it. Let me know how you think it's shaping up.