David Bowie, Illustrated artwork by Lucy Schmidt, print available for purchase on free shipping here

Since David Bowie passed away, on January 10^th, 2016, people have been revisiting – and some of them even discovering for the first time – his immensely varied body of work. Through his thought-provoking art and the many witticisms he has shared in interviews throughout the years, this one-of-a-kind, never to be forgotten artist has many things to teach us about ourselves and about how to see the world. Here are only a few of the things David Bowie has taught us.

1. To believe in ourselves

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”

Ziggy Stardust/David Bowie by Ed Pires, print available for sale on worldwide free shipping here

2. To stand up for the voiceless

“And these children
that you spit on
as they try to change their worlds
are immune to your consultations.
They’re quite aware
of what they’re going through.”

(from “Changes,” quote also used in the movie “The Breakfast Club”)

David Bowie by Marcello Castellani, print available for sale here

3. To take charge of our own lives

“I should live my life on bended knee

If I can’t control my destiny.

You’ve got to have a scheme.

You’ve got to have a plan.

In the world of today.

For tomorrow’s man”

(from “No Control”)

David Bowie by Cleo Temouskos, print available for sale here

4. To have work integrity

“I’m just an individual who doesn’t feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I’m working for me.”

Unicorn Bowie, print available for sale here

5. To question everything in order find our own way

“I’ve always questioned dictums, I’ve always questioned what I’ve been told and the things I’ve got to live by.”

David Bowie Poster Artwork by Earl Of Grey, available for purchase here

6. To seek like-minded people

“Cause I’d rather stay here
With all the madmen
Than perish with the sadmen roaming free
And I’d rather play here
With all the madmen
For I’m quite content they’re all as sane
As me”

(from “All the Madmen”)

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7. And to fall for those who accept us the way we are

“I have someone who loves me for me. Seriously, it REALLY helps!”

8. To keep an eye out for the future

“Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.”

Bowie Stardust print, available for purchase here

9. To not give in to fear

“In your fear, seek only peace.

In your fear, seek only love.”

(From “Sunday”)

10. To lighten up

“I’m always amazed that people take what I say seriously. I don’t even take what I am seriously.”

Starman Collage, available for purchase here

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Anca Rotar is a Romanian-born writer, over-thinker and caffeine addict. She is the author of two books, Hidden Animals and Before It Sets You Free, both available from Amazon.com. Among her interests, which she finds it hard to shut up about, she counts fashion, yoga, city breaks and deadpan sarcasm. She is also currently studying Japanese, so wish her luck. You can sample bits of Anca’s creative writing here.

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