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MindShift – the painting

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painting "MindShift"

“MindShift” – original sold – click photo for prints.

What we do for others is truly a gift for ourselves and those around us.

That’s how I feel as I gaze upon this painting. It’s slowly come into being over the past 6 months (plus a lifetime).

Layer by layer, it evolved as I did. But before I could finish it, I had to allow the energies of the last few Soul Energy Portraits to bathe my own experience.

Ask any energy worker. When we channel Universal Love & Light, it’s as much a gift to us as it is for the person we’re channeling for.

The energy blesses us on its way through.

That’s not all though.

As I witnessed the radiance of my clients’ Higher Selves, their Magnific-Essence also touched my soul.

This painting brings our communal process to an even Higher level, opening space for all those ready to receive its energy. Are you ready?

MindShift Symbolism

In its essence, “MindShift” is about freeing the mind through a fine balance between insight and innovation.

It’s about realigning with your soul through a change of focus and perception to break through the barriers of illusion. It’s about seeing, knowing, being, and expressing your Truth.

Peacock energy is present to transform lurking poisons into beauty. It assists you to use your experiences for growth. You’re asked to shift your perspective. Challenges can then be accepted as happening for you, not to you.

Dragonfly energy circles around you to help cut through self-created illusion. It allows you to understand your ill-serving beliefs and self-beliefs. It encourages you to let go of your perceived limitations and doubts.  By focusing your attention on pearls of pure potential, it moves you forward to fulfill your birthright.

It’s through this inner work that peace of mind and peace of heart can be achieved.

You can now access your intuition – the full moon that spills over the edges of your physical being to light your Path.

This inner glow emanates from a Celtic design with a triple spiral (triskele). It represents the harmonious union, motion and transformation achieved through

  • life-death-rebirth,
  • spirit-mind-body,
  • mother-father-child,
  • past-present-future,
  • power-intellect-love,
  • and more.

Every dot in this inner sphere is a prayer, a seed, a portal to the Divine – nourishing you with Divine Love & Light as you journey on your path to our Highest Good.

MindShift is an invitation. It’s the birthplace of Acceptance, Self-Love, Love.  

Is there any wonder I’m in Love with this painting?

Your Turn

I now invite you to gaze upon “MindShift” and feel its energy.

What message does it hold for you?

Are you moved to form your own prayer?

Are you inspired to write a letter to your self from from your soul?

I’d love to hear how the work my clients and I have done together has inspired you here today. Free free to comment below.

“MindShift” – original sold – click here for prints
Acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas. No framing necessary.

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Nadine’s Soul Energy Portrait

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Nadine holding her portrait

Nadine felt stuck and knew something had to change. She didn’t want to be held back by old negative beliefs.

That’s when she heard the call to work with me.

Nadine had felt the energy of my paintings in a local shaman’s treatment room and her mother had benefited from one of my Divine Storytelling Time packages.

Her husband, bless him, picked up on the hints and hired me to co-create a Soul Energy Portrait for Nadine’s birthday. What a gift!

We spent over a week via email (and through communication with her Divine Helpers) uncovering the layers of symbolism, releasing blockages, opening up transformational energy channels, receiving messages from Guides, and welcoming a soul shift.

Her process and painting were as unique as all my Co-Creative Soul Energy portrait experiences are.

But I believe that what one person does to raise their vibration helps all others. That’s how we affect the consciousness of the planet.

That’s why I felt inspired to write this prayer here for you today. It’s based on her process and painting. If it serves you, feel free to use it.

 

A Transformational Prayer

Dear God and Guiding Spirits,
Angels of Light and Love,
Guide me on my Path to my Highest Good.

Thank you for helping me stretch and grow.
Like the snake, I am ready to shed my skin.
I release all that no longer serves me
in the spirit of forgiveness, love, and compassion.

Help me feel your eternal support
As I wind my way through life,
Twisting and turning,
With your Light shining on my back.

Thank you for helping me see
That from the depths of my dark pools
Sparkles points of Light –
Every one a scale, prayer, or intention
Brilliant in the night sky.

May your unconditional love
Teach me to love myself more fully.

Thank you also for your peacock medicine
That helps me transform poison into beauty.
May I continue to accept that my challenges have happened for me, not to me.
I hear you when you say that I am perfect in my imperfection.

Help me to let go of the camouflage
And to embrace the mystery
So that my Radiance may ripple in waves of Light
Within my own heart and the heart of the world.

Help me to keep my vision High
And to express my authentic Voice
I have answered your call.
I am here.

May my unique creations continue to emerge and crystallize
Bringing love, peace, joy, health, wealth
and happiness into Being.

In your glow, I am ready to shine.
So be it. Aho. Amen.

spiral

“I knew there was something for me here. It was my time for this beautiful process to move me along my path. Your intuitive nature, painting style, and messages were exactly what I needed.

Initially, each day was an amazing process of discovery, for as each new layer was added on the canvas, a new level of subconscious beliefs was brought to the surface to be processed. With continued layers and daily intuitive messages, the truth took shape and my essences came to light.

Now, that the canvas is complete and a beautiful energy painting is hanging in my home, the process is not; it continues. As I look upon my painting, maybe a portion catches my eye and draws me in, and I continue to contemplate as I go about my day. Evolving reflection and growth happen well beyond the end of the “making”. This amazing process with you has been a truly uplifting journey that will continue for some time!”

 

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What do others see when they look at you?

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painting Exaltation of blue woman in radiating Light

“Exaltation” prints available

Sorry for gazing at you so much. I just keep looking at you and saying to myself: “I want more of what she’s got”.

That’s what one of the participants told me after my Ignite Your Intuition workshop at last month’s Body Mind & Spirit retreat.

I was doing what I love with open-minded, open-hearted soul seekers. Not only had I been sharing my life experiences and teaching how to use intuition, I spent 40 minutes channeling a reading for the group and witnessing transformation all around me.

How could I not be radiant?!

It’s the same when I’m painting or channeling in the studio!

If you’re connected to Self and Spirit – you can’t help but light up the room. 

So my first question to you is:

“How can you bring more of what you love into your life? At home? At work? During your free time?”

I was grateful for the mirror.  I was obviously on track.

But as I told her, I don’t look / feel that way nearly often enough.

iridescent painting of woman with arms stretched in the light

“I AM” (24″ x 36″) – acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas.

Truth be told, when I look at myself in the mirror after a day of working on the administrative or marketing sides of my business, I don’t see what she saw.

There lies the challenge.

Our job is not only to do what we love, but also love all we do.

So my next question to you is:

“How can you connect to your Self and Source while working on the tasks that just need to be done?”

Until I have the resources to hire others who are passionate about doing the parts of my business that I’m not, I need to bring more curiosity and childlike wonder into all parts of my days.

I’m open to advice / musings on this. Please comment below.

P.S.  I created these sister paintings to represent the radiance that comes from connecting to Self and Source day and night – both literally and figuratively. Can you feel the energy coursing through her as she aligns with her soul to vibrate as both a physical and spiritual being?

 

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New Painting & Prayer: “Beyond Illusion”

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Beyond Illusion-Dominique Hurley

“Beyond Illusion” (24″ x 48″) -SOLD

This is a process piece – a channeling of the energy I needed in my life.

It’s a prayer that took weeks to form in my heart and on canvas.

May this painting help you connect to all that is palpable and normally imperceptible as it activates your intuition, your heart.

I’m so glad I helped birth this baby into being!

Many layers of flowing paint and detail-work have completely disappeared beneath what you see here. Interestingly, so have the pictures I took of them.

That’s OK. The process itself and the Connection that came from it remains.

Even if you can’t see those first layers, their energy is part of what activates this portal into the Universal Energy Flow.

Both this painting and prayer have been co-created for you.

Namaste.

 

Beyond Illusion – A Prayer for True Sight

Dear God and Guiding Spirits
Angels of Light and Love,
Help me perceive the world
Through the Eyes of the Soul

Help me understand that my vision of “reality”
is limiting my growth, my clarity,
My ability to create transformation.

Release me of my limiting perceptions
So I may travel to the realms
Where Light and Colour
Make spiritual expansion possible.

Teach me to discern through inner knowing
That I may bear witness
To Your Radiance, Protection,
Holy Light and Power.

Open my heart with dragonfly medicine
So I may see below the surface –
Beyond the illusion
Of what I accept as reality.

May your Winged Ones,
Come from the world of nature spirits
And bring their magic
Into my everyday experience.
I welcome their messages
From the elemental world.

Ease me into my deepest truth
So I may decide for myself, with You
What everything means.

Help me shift my perception inward
So I may let go of  hindering judgments.

Help me evaluate
Both my intentions and attention
So I may focus on the heaven
that is here and now.

Guide me beyond
The veil of illusion
As I go within to commune directly with You.

I feel You resting there, Peace.

Make room.

I’m coming in to lie beside you.

So be it.

“Beyond Illusion”
24″ x 48″
Mixed media on gallery-wrapped canvas (no framing required): acrylics, blue agate stone (protection, strength, harmony), mica (love & compassion)
SOLD

 

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Q & A Video: What Kinds of Paint Do You Use?

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I’m a huge fan of Golden Artist Colours – a professional grade acrylic paint company from the States. Yes, it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for. I know because I’ve tried many other kinds in my time.

What many don’t know is that acrylic paint comes in 3 viscosities, or thicknesses.  Most people are familiar with “heavy body” paint. It’s thick like toothpaste.  I was never a big fan of these.

I prefer both “fluid ” (flows like a heavy cream) and high flow (flows like water). These act more like the acrylic inks I started playing with in the late 80s when I finally found my artistic medium of choice.

The beauty with professional acrylic paints is that there are no fillers or extenders. There’s the same saturation of pigments in all 3 thicknesses. No dilution. That’s why there’s no comparison to dollar store paints that don’t use the same quality of pigments and are full of chalk and other fillers.

 

Golden Artist Colours also has a whole line of gels, mediums, and varnishes to play with.

When I lived in Saskatchewan, I splurged by buying small containers of every gel and medium they had on offer. Then I just played in the studio until I found the ones that connected me to creative freedom and joy.

Art is part science. It’s good to know how materials work to get the most out of them and to make sure your paintings last.

But art is also about embracing the mystery. It’s about learning and playing with Spirit through the creative process.

There are no mistakes. There’s only learning and layering until one day you say: This one’s done. Next!

Keep playing until you find what speaks to you.

I almost failed art in high school, but that’s just because I hadn’t found my medium.

Thank God (literally) I didn’t give up!

P.S. They invited me back for a solo exhibition a few years later 🙂

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Light Against Dark and Dark Against Light

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summary painting of the 12 Universal Laws

“All In One:The Twelve Universal Laws” – Prints available in many sizes & mediums

I’m into moving meditation – dancing on my mini-trampoline singing Sanskrit chants in the morning.

Sometimes, I do that looking at my vision board. Lately, I’ve been contemplating my painting “All In One: The Twelve Universal Laws”.

It’s a portal to the Universal Energy Flow.

It’s also a great review of the Laws I studied last year channeling the Enter the Mandala series.

I’ve noticed that the dark ring around the sunflower pulls me right into another dimension. It also lifts that sunflower right off the canvas and into my third eye.

Light Against Dark and Dark Against Light

The Great Masters taught painters throughout the ages a lesson that’s as insightful in life as it is on canvas. Light against dark and dark against light.

They passed that knowledge down the lineage of visionary painters until my teachers taught me a couple of years ago at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art.

Designers in many fields know this now – the eye is drawn to where there’s the greatest contrast.

It’s the same in life.

It’s from contrast that we create focus for our intentions and attention.

Our Light shines from out of the darkness.

When we’re fully into an experience we don’t want, we realize what it is we do want and create the momentum to reach it.

Sure, it’d be wonderful if our Light were constantly glowing at full force into the world.

But I’m not there yet.

I can only imagine how I’d be if I could stay in the state of wonder and unconditional love that I’m in when I channel a meditation, intuitive reading or energy painting commission.

That would be enlightenment.

For now, I appreciate the role the contrast between my Higher Self and little self plays.

Light against dark and dark against light. It’s beautiful. It’s necessary. It draws you in so that it can reflect right back at you.

We live in a world of contrast to help us choose.

Take a look at your life.  What dark parts of your history have gifted you with the ability to shine your Light in your uniquely beautiful way today?

Is your personal story richer because of the contrasts in your life?

Are your good days even better because of your bad days?

As usual, I’d love your feedback on this morning’s musings. Feel free to comment below.

 

And  if you’d like to add a print of “All In One: The Twelve Universal Laws” to your meditation space,

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Take the Test: Which Face Speaks to You?

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Want to play with me today?  Take a look at these 4 faces and what they’re saying.

Which face speaks most to your soul?

Which is your clearest mirror?

Answer in the comments below.

Face 1. In the Moment

In the Moment painting

“In the Moment” – 12″ x 12″ – SOLD – Click for prints.

There are huge shifts happening in my life. I’m answering the call to travel deep within my soul to let my True Colours shine. I’m a free spirit at heart.

Dragonflies are appearing everywhere, helping me see beyond the illusions and delusions. I’m supported in both my inner and outer work.

I’m focused on being the best I can be here and now. I’m learning to love what is, knowing that’s my path to freedom. I love myself unconditionally!

I’m letting go of stories of the past and hopes/fears for the future. I’m living in the moment and going with the flow.

I’m flexible and adaptable, joyously letting go of what no longer serves me as I’m carried by the winds of change.

Face 2. Maiden Voyage

painting of lady with hair in the wind

“Maiden Voyage” -Sold. Click for prints.

I’m courageously answering the call to live a life that’s aligned with my inner callings.

I believe in my purpose. I take healthy risks. Like a ship embarking into the night, I’m embracing the mystery.

I know that as the waves crest, I’ll be given glimpses of the lights in the distance. And when I find myself in a trough, I have faith that the flow will carry me to the next crest until the ocean calms again.

I’m listening to my intuition, carried forward by the life I was meant to live.

It’s in this Spirit Dance that my own beauty is reflected back to me.

Face 3. Zippora

red, ,black and gold face led by bird spirits

“Zippora” – 12″ x12″ – SOLD – Click for prints.

I am in tune with Mother Earth and her animal kingdom. I believe in the medicine of her four directions.

I work in harmony with my Higher Council – my angels, spirit guides, totem animals, and Great Spirit.

I may feel fear, but I go boldly and confidently into my life, knowing my prayers travel upon wings, leading me into the unknown.

I embrace all teachings that serve my Highest Good – be they eastern or western. My inner fire is fueled by the passionate, fulfilling life I know I am meant to live.

I am committed to my Path. I trust in my Guidance.

Face 4. Make A Wish

"Make a Wish" - 12" x 12" - $447

“Make a Wish” – 12″ x 12″ – SOLD – Click for prints

Life’s a game. I’m a spiritual being having a human experience for the fun of it!

I’m friends with The Universe.

If I need something, I ask for it. I’m a master manifester.

It’s easy – I know I’m loved. I know I’m worthy of whatever is in my Highest Good. So I choose to learn through ease and grace.

If my bubbles pop, I know they weren’t meant to be for longer than what they were. I blow more, sending my prayers and thanks to my angels and Guides.

The powers of my mind are limitless. I am part of the Divine Oneness – made of the same consciousness and energy as all there is.

Your Turn

Tell us which Face you resonate with the most and why.

I’d also love to hear what else it’s saying to you. Let its energy dance within your multi-dimensional being and translate its message to us in words.

Try it – it’s fun! It’s also part of becoming the face you see in the mirror.

P.S.   Click here to see all originals. For prints, click here.

 

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What’s Your Soul Candy?

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Feast your eyes on “Soul Candy” (9″ x 12″).  It’s the last of the 7 small paintings I created during my Chakra Jewel Series art marathon week.  It was also the first to find a good home.  Enjoy Tara!

Doesn’t it just make you smile? For me, it was like a gargle of giggles in my gut.

I kept thinking “This is way over the top!” But Spirit said – “Nah! Go for it! Load on the sparkles!”

And I did – allowing myself to play and laugh – both with life and at myself.

I could also feel the expansion happening as the painting branched out with layer upon layer of transformation.  Can you feel it?

This is one happy piece!

It’s like a springtime Christmas Tree – bringing out that big-eyed stare of the inner child.

What’s your soul candy?

What lights you up? 

I’d love to know – please share in the comments below.

For me, I can think of 3 things right off the bat.

  1. Whenever I cross paths with a dog.  I may be certified as a professional dog trainer and behaviour therapist, but I’ve never shared a home with a dog. I just took the course because I so wanted to spend time with them and understand them better. I’m still like I was when I was 5 – I just light up inside when I see one coming my way, hoping the owners are open to my saying hello (to the dog, not the owners… I have to make a conscious effort to remember the 2-legged beings if a 4-legged is around  🙂 ).  I also have to remember to reign in my energy not to swarm the poor pup with it.  It took me years to learn that.
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  2. Swinging (in a playground, not relationships).  But I have to actually stop my destination-oriented walk and get on the swing.  Then it’s like being a kid again – feeling free ! I’m told I spent countless hours on the backyard swing singing when I was 4 – with my superman cape…
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  3. Discovering a new place with or without my camera. This is probably one of the reasons I’ve moved around so much in my life (3 continents, 5 provinces).  I love that feeling of childlike wonder when I jump into tourist mode. So do tour guides. I’ve had more than 1 offer me to come back on any of their day-tours for free because my excitement is contageous.  And I’ve taken them up on it more than once too!

So what does that for you?

Can you bring any more of that into your life this week?

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A Prayer for Your Transformational Journey

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Yoga tree pose painting

“So Be It…” (9″ x 12″) – $357

Are you experiencing huge shifts these days?

Do you feel that when you’ve dealt with one challenge, another presents itself?

This is called the Year of Mastery in spiritual circles. That means it’s also a time of accelerated growth.

You’ve no doubt heard that by saying “yes” to the transformational journey, it presents you with limitless possibilities to see, accept, love, release, and grow from life and all it has to offer.

Don’t get discouraged. Focus on the gifts that are birthed from your process.

You know the expression “ignorance is bliss”. It’s also a choice.

But knowledge is power. And the more you know yourself, the more empowered you are to act in alignment with your true values. The more courage you’ll have to shine as your True Self.

Here’s a prayer I offer you, inspired by my new painting “So Be It…”, one of the chakra jewels series from my painting marathon (more on it here).

 

A Prayer for Your Transformational Journey

 

May your Light shine
Through the darkness
Of your Days and Nights.

May all that you’ve lived
Hold space for you
As you grow more fully
Into your Self.

May you feel tall & strong,
Flexible & adaptable,
As the winds of change
Flow through you with ease & grace
No matter the weather,
forever more.

So be it…

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Yoga Bliss and the Body Temple

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honouring the body temple through yoga painting -anjaneyasana

“Yoga Bliss” (9″ x 12″) – SOLD

I confess… the only yoga I did during my painting marathon week was on canvas.

Sure, there are countless benefits of spending focused time in the creative flow. It was truly blissful in mind and spirit – which benefits my whole being.

Those marathons take a toll, though – whether they’re in the studio or at the computer.

I’m glad the mat called me back.  Or should I say my body called me back – refusing to be ignored any longer.

It’s always the way. If I don’t pay attention to my body’s murmurs, it eventually screams until I pay attention.  Why do I do that?!

Raise your hand if you’re as guilty of knowing how good it feels to stretch, to exercise, to honour your body temple in so many ways …. but don’t do it often enough?

Good for you if your hand’s still down.

If not, stop reading right now and make a commitment to doing something physical today. It’ll clear your mind and open your heart too!

I just stopped in the middle of writing this post and called a friend to go for a walk in the glorious sunshine.

What are you going to do?  

Go ahead, write it in the comments below. Help us generate ideas.

So whether you end up in this low lunge yoga pose (anjaneyasana), dancing in your room, going on a group hike, or getting a massage, hourray to you for honouring your body temple.

You won’t regret it!

I mean, just go back up to look at my new painting “Yoga Bliss”. Can’t you just feel the happiness that comes from allowing the Life Force to flow through the body?

May you be healthy and happy – in body, mind, and spirit!

P.S. You’ll find “Yoga Bliss” and the other chakra jewels I created during my painting marathon in the Original Paintings section of my online shop.

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