Find out how art is being appreciated and what eminent S.A director Lara Foot is up to

ART –C FRIDAY
By Denisia Adams
WORD OF THE DAY
titivate
To make decorative additions to; spruce up.

SA TRIVIA QUESTION

What proudly South African singer and musician is fondly called Le Zulu Blanc - the white Zulu?

A - Jason B - Johnny Clegg C - no such thing

Answer: B - Johnny Clegg

DID YOU KNOW (http://www.didyouknow.org/)
Bananas consistently are the number one compliant of grocery shoppers. Most people complain when bananas are overripe or even freckled. The fact is that spotted bananas are sweeter, with a sugar content of more than 20%, compared with 3% in a green banana. ALSO DID YOU KNOW Tea is said to have been discovered in 2737 BC by a Chinese emperor when some tea leaves accidentally blew into a pot of boiling water.

TIP OF THE DAY
How to Be Laid Back
1. Do one thing at a time. The world's greatest achievements were made by people who gave the task in front of them their undivided attention. Tackling multiple activities at once might feel efficient, but is it really productive? Is giving each task 30% of your attention for three hours as effective as giving each task 100% of your attention for one hour each? If something doesn't deserve your undivided attention, maybe it's not worth doing at all.
2. Slow down. Why the rush? If what you're doing is important enough to warrant your time, you might as well enjoy it. Cleaning the house for an hour with your favourite music playing and your bottom shaking is better than cleaning the house in half that time but in a frantic state of mind. Plus, if you're having fun with your chores, maybe other people will be tempted to join. Don't just "get it over with"--find a way to make every activity something that you look forward to doing.
3. Stop being a perfectionist. High standards have their place--when performing surgery, for example, or designing a building--but when applied to other areas of your life (your appearance, your home's appearance, your hobbies, your handwriting, whatever) you're practically inviting anxiety into your life. That doesn't mean you shouldn't have any standards at all; it's when you start stressing out about the details that you need to ask yourself: "Will doing this right now make me truly happy? Will it make me a better person? Will it make the world a better place?" Usually, the answer is no. Don't allow perfectionism to become the enemy of your potential.
4. Step aside. When you close your eyes and imagine your role in the world, do you see yourself as Atlas, the mythological Titan, holding the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you feel like you want to relax, but worry that if you do, everything will fall apart? If so, you need to delegate some responsibility. You might think other people won't do as good a job, but that's the thing: they'll never do it just like you do. So give them responsibility, give them advice, and pass the reins. Don't be surprised if they make mistakes; just be there to support them, and let them fix (and learn from) their mistakes. Not only will this take some weight off of your shoulders, but it can be very fulfilling to watch someone grow and mature as a result of your guidance.
5. Remember that it's not the end of the world. Many people spend their entire lives trying to prevent bad things from happening. But guess what? They happen anyway. And life goes on. That's not to say you shouldn't take any kinds of precautions in life, but if the majority of your thoughts are consumed in contingency planning, you're not enjoying life. You're preventing it. When you're feeling threatened by things that haven't happened yet, remember these words by Ralph Waldo Emerson:
Some of your hurts you have cured,
And the sharpest you still have survived,
But what torments of grief you endured
From the evil which never arrived.
6. Focus on what you have, not what you have to do. Sometimes we trick ourselves into thinking "I have to straighten this up...I have to correct him...I have to stop her..." but truthfully, we don't have to do anything. You can walk away from any task, at any time. Try replacing every "have to" with a "want to" and see if the statement still holds. Meaning, is it something that you'll look back on when you're in your deathbed and be happy you did? Most likely not. So appreciate what you have, while you have it.

WE ALSO FEATURED:
Bradley Bailey from Zamani Art & Design and SA Art. He joined us to speak about an event taking place on 31st October 2009 at 10am in Ottery called, ‘Who Am I’. Zamani Art will be showcasing art holistically. Various artists (dancers, sculptures etc) will be showcasing their works as well as interacting and engaging with the spectators. Zamani Art believes in creating these platforms for artist because art is a gift waiting to be embraced, to be communicated and to be lived. To find out more visit http://www.zamani-art.co.za/

We also spoke to Lara Foot director of ‘Partly god’ showcasing at the Artscape in Cape Town 16th October 2009. Drawing on research conducted by eminent SA director, writer and producer Lara Foot and her team explore the narrative of conflict and violence.They will engage with that which is unspoken …. a silent language which begins to occupy the space between words and conveys lived memory, the language of speechless terror. The multidisciplinary production encompasses a landscape of reality and violence as well as a dreamscape, a magic space, where anything is possible. To book, book at Computicket and visit www.artscape.co.za

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Leo Buscaglia
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real!!!!!!!!!!