I paint rocks… among other art ventures. Over the years I have painted hundreds of rocks with “Smiley Faces” and given them to friends and business associates.
One of the rocks was given to a friend, Jeff, to display on his counter at Shoreline Center for Healing. The idea was to create a friendly atmosphere of positive vibes. What better message for a Healing Center?
Jeff was telling me he has a friend that jokes about having a bad day and hitting someone with the smiley rock to take out his frustrations. The idea of getting hit with a smiley rock conjured up all kinds of images… mostly conflicting. The cartoon portrays the mixture of emotions we all experience during the Holiday Season.
I think we have all had the symbolic feeling of being hit with a smiley rock during the Holidays. The everyday stresses of many emotions can highlight the conflict we all have at one time or another. “It’s supposed to be a happy time… why am I so stressed out?”
Maybe I should start painting smiley faces on foam. It could serve as a great Holiday stress reliever when you throw it at someone. What do you think? Trade in your “Pet Rock” (remember them?) for a “Pet Foam Smiley Rock”…and get rid of your stress at the same time! Try it out by throwing it at your Legislator… Come to think of it, I’ve got a better idea…use the Smiley Rock.