A Personal Viewpoint Self-Promotion By Alan Miles on Sunday, October 05, 2008 Some time ago, when asked to contribute some thoughts to someone who was writing an article on how artists can "use a website to promote their artwork", I found it quite interesting to examine my own motives and to consider what role my use of a web site had played in my art, and whether it had met my original expectations. I would like to share my conclusions. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint What is Art? By Alan Miles on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 As I have improved my own skills and developed more of a personal style, I have gradually come to have a personal definition of what art is - and what it is not. I am not trying to suggest that I have the "correct" view on the subject, but my opinion quite naturally affects the subjects I choose and the way in which I work. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint Relationships By Alan Miles on Sunday, May 16, 2004 There are so many aspects to relationships and so much has been written elsewhere that I just want to touch on what I consider to be the essence of relationships. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint Judgement By Alan Miles on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 I believe that the term "Judgement" is misunderstood by most people. This is a big topic, and I am not trying to give a comprehensive analysis of teaching on the subject, but rather to try and share something of the peace and confidence I find in this whole topic. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint My Personal Beliefs By Alan Miles on Sunday, February 23, 2003 There is a “spiritual” dimension to life that transcends the physical, psychological and emotional realities. I believe that God exists, and that man is essentially a spirit being in a physical body, having a soul. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint Being Ourselves By Alan Miles on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 As an artist, I value my integrity and identity - my authenticity – honouring the various aspects of my personality that together make up "me". PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint Success By Alan Miles on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Success is not a matter of having money or possessions, nor is it a matter of having power or recognition. True success is found in being a totally integrated – "whole" – human being. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint Holiness By Alan Miles on Sunday, February 06, 2000 Many religious traditions promote holiness as a way to God. A pretty good definition of "holiness" is "wholeness". I believe that both words share a common history in English language. PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint The Rat Race By Alan Miles on Wednesday, April 07, 1999 It has been said, "The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat!" PermaLink Read More » A Personal Viewpoint