Harmony and the power of art
While creating “Harmony” Greg brings the past into the present. He shares what it felt like to “live” in the scene and how the experience of painting this piece allowed positive emotions to surface.
Resilience by Greg Pastore
Greg created this piece as a reflection of living with disability. This beautiful painting and poem were exhibited together at the Confident Embrace exhibit in September 2025.
Community, Creativity, and Nature
Written by Greg Pastore
Greg shares about the importance of healing in nature, creativity, and being with others working toward a purposeful mission. Learn more about Healing By Growing Farms and attend the upcoming 3rd NATIONAL disABILITY and agriCULTURE CONFERENCE 2025!
A Meditative Approach to Rehabilitation
Written by Greg Pastore
Incorporating intent into routine towards a goal makes life meaningful. An indispensable bit of wisdom I learned from Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu was to consider opposing interests with equality. Nothing is ever certain, but engaging in internal dialogue reveals answers. Dialogue can occur with your conscience if you are unsure of a direction to head in. To consider opposing interests with equality requires honest introspection and patience. If you are like me and you find yourself off the path, this may help you get back on. With balance, reflection, and action new possibilities will unfold.
Adventures: Rafting in new hampshire
In his next blog post, Greg Pastore shares an experience of rafting with his friends! - This adventure delivered exhilaration, fear, and insights that left a lasting impact.
Artwork by Greg Pastore, acrylic on 11 x 14 inch canvas
Just Letters
Greg Pastore is a remarkable individual who offers a unique perspective on life after brain injury. Here he candidly shares his personal journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and profound moments of insight he has encountered along the way.
Embracing Outsider Art: Celebrating Creativity and Inclusion in the Brain Injury Community
Outsider art, often celebrated for its raw authenticity and unbridled creativity, has long been a source of fascination and inspiration. Emerging from the fringes of traditional artistic circles, outsider art challenges norms, blurs boundaries, and offers a unique lens through which to view the world. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the valuable contributions of the brain injury community to the realm of outsider art, highlighting the power of creativity as a tool for healing, expression, and inclusion.
