68 Quotes by Kristin Bauer van Straten

I have discovered that I cannot ignore the infliction of suffering – especially for my convenience or pleasure! It’s as if a puppy is being kicked in front of me. I must try to do something.

I went to school for fine art. I’m a decent housepainter, but I’m a really good fine art painter.

I’ve heard stories about me as a kid. My dad got me a T-shirt that said “here comes trouble,” and when I ask my mom what I was like, she just sighs with this weary tone and says, “Oh, you were really busy.”

If you wear clothing, and put out trash you are using up resources that others also need BUT I can pay attention and I can do better. That I know for sure about me, my soul needs to try or I can’t lay my head down on my pillow at night and even hope to sleep.

I’ve had my share, less than so many though, but enough to feel empathy. It’s tough and I see it so much on Earth, too much suffering. The loss of free will I find unacceptable – what most of us refer to as rights.

The loss of free will I find unacceptable – what most of us refer to as rights.

Art and the triumph of the human spirit – the two combined thrill me.

I tend to worry about each “emergency” or unforeseen complication on all my projects. But there are so many! All of life is unforeseen! So I am learning that is the cycle of life – everything is cyclical and temporary and to get ok with that someday could be my greatest achievement.

When I turn on my central air conditioner, I feel like, “Wow, I really have come a long way.” Or buying the super expensive organic raw food for my dogs, and I remember when I had to buy the cheapest big bag of kibble. So I think for me it’s often in terms of comfort.