Joined – a painting on auction

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Do you recognize this painting?

It inspired the”Co-Creating from a United Light” guided meditation and blog post I sent out September 24th.

With IceberGallery’s week of events & online auction starting this Sunday, it’s time to tell you more about it all.

IceberGallery is an artist-run non profit organization focused on providing entrepreneurial, educational, and collaborative opportunities to visual artists within Newfoundland & Labrador.

I enjoy supporting this organization. Not only have I benefitted from some of their offerings in recent years, but I would have loved to be a part of such a group decades ago, when I was starting to sell my work.

So when their call went out to create an 11″ x 14″ painting based on the theme of Convergence for their fundraiser auction, I said “Yes!”.

Proceeds from the online auction will be split between the artist (60%) and IceberGallery (40%). All funds raised for the organization will go towards IceberGallery’s many free programming initiatives. If you’d like to join IceberGallery for free, sign-up here.  

Make sure to also sign-up to their Facebook Page or Instagram for updates and registration links to all their events next week. I’ll also be including a link to the November 10th-December 1st auction in my next newsletter, so make sure you’re signed-up.

Participate in the Auction- Register Now

The Auction starts November 10th and ends December 1st.

To participate, register here and keep on bidding.

You could win my painting “Joined” or many other pieces from IceberGallery artists from around the province.

“Joined” – my painting on auction

When I read that the theme of the auction was Convergence, I was inspired to create yet another painting featuring the Vesica Piscis, my favourite sacred geometry shape.

Convergence is when two or more things come together to form a new whole.

In the Vesica Pisces , the joining of two overlapping circles with the same radius creates a central sacred space.

This shape has been used since ancient times in various cultures and spiritual traditions. It’s the basis for the Flower of Life, the fish symbol of Jesus Christ, the yoni, etc.

 In sacred geometry, the Vesica Piscis is viewed as a powerful representation of creation and the union of opposites. It is believed to symbolize the intersection of the spiritual and material realms, embodying the birth of the universe from the void. This shape is also seen as a gateway of creation, indicative of divine proportion and balance. The Vesica Piscis encapsulates themes of duality and harmony, making it a profound symbol for the interconnectedness and the continuous cycle of life and existence. (source)

As is usual in the intuitive painting process, the imagery evolved layer by layer.

Messages of “As Above So Below” appeared with the inclusion of the mirroring lotus flowers.

These flower have their roots far below the water surface in the mud. Their waxy petals are cleaned by the push towards the light.

As I painted, I reflected on how our intention and efforts to create from this joined place was indeed a push towards living in the Light.

I also felt like the joining of the spirit and physical realms could not be contained within the borders of the circles. The power is rooted beyond time and space, just as the lotus is rooted far below where this beauty emerges.

Including the lotus flowers also added the symbolism of purity, devotion, rebirth, spiritual awakening to the mix.

And at the centre of it all – the tree of life painted on blue glass with both its branches and roots rich with fruit.

There are so many other layers of symbolism and energy in this glass-bead covered piece. The beads themselves, applied over iridescent paint, plays with the light in amazing ways. This is an extra reminder of the magic of living from this sacred joined place of the spiritual and physical realms.

Want to win it? Register for the auction here and start bidding November 10th.

Convergence Week Events

For those of you in St. John’s, check out the exhibition, workshops, gala and other opportunities in the Scotia Building at 235 Water St.

I’ll have a pop-up booth in the exhibition space on Monday, November 11th from 1-5pm. 

I’ll also be a part of their Saturday Market on November 16th from 1-5pm.

See below for links to register to various events.

Register here for the Tuesday Model Session.

Register here for the Monday Felt Painting workshop.

Register here fo the Friday Convergence Gala.

Register here to participate in the auction.

 

Thank you to all the organizations, artists,  and volunteers around the world who make art more accessible to all.

 

 

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Pregnancy Morning Meditation

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Although this short meditation (12 min.) was co-created with a pregnant woman in mind, I’m confident it would serve anyone birthing a new project, business, belief or habit.

Give it a try and let me know in the comments below how it served you.

Feel free to substitute the name “God” with “Source”, “The Universe” or whatever else may resonate more with you. Connect to the energy and intent more than to specific words that may not apply to you.

Why did I choose this theme? 

Two weeks ago, I was hired to channel one of my custom meditations for a pregnant woman wanting more peace, calm & safety as she journeyed through her pregnancy.

As I tuned in, I was inspired to create 2 short meditations, one to start her day and one for bedtime.

Then, I was moved to edit this 3rd meditation to gift to you.

Please share it with any pregnant woman you may know.

And remember that you too can commission a Custom Guided Meditation for your specific needs or as a gift for a loved one. Order early for the holiday season. They’re currently $247 CA.

I also co-create Guided Visioning Meditations for corporate / team needs and can be hired to lead a group meditation online or in person. Contact me to enquire about details & pricing.

 

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Life by Design: Walking, Walking, Keep on Walking

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“One Step At A Time” from the Treedom Collection. Now available as a print on canvas or paper.

I love walking! It’s been such a huge blessing in my life – physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and socially. 

Walking in the city connects me to humanity, to the pulse of a culture, to history, and to architecture (like in Vienna last year).

Walking in nature, my favourite, connects me to Source, to Mother Earth, to my Higher Self and to my intuition.

While walking, I can think things through and let things go. I can reach meditative, contemplative, or appreciative states much more easily than at home.

I also get great ideas when I’m walking. It’s the best time to rehearse speeches, repeat affirmations, work out lessons, receive guidance, or just breathe.

Where do you like to walk? Do you prefer walking alone or with friends?  What does walking help you with? Please share in the comments below.

The Walking Monk

Earlier this week, I participated in a series of events with Bhaktimarga Swami, the Walking Monk.  So far, he’s walked across Canada 3 times, either starting or ending here in St. John’s. He’s currently getting ready for a walk across the United States.  He does this to raise spiritual awareness – his own and that of others along the way.

photo of the walking monk

On Monday, he shared his “Tales from Trails” – stories about his insightful and often breathtaking adventures, including interesting encounters with grizzly bears and fellow humans.  Listening to him, I couldn’t help but acknowledge how much walking contributed to my own spiritual growth over the years.

On Tuesday morning, a group of us joined him for a walk around Quidi Vidi lake and through the village. Would you believe I had my hat and gloves? We are getting a few nice summer days here and there, but it’s still near freezing at times too. Still, I’d rather it be on the cool side than too hot.

That evening, we gathered again for an evening of universal truth, kirtan singing, and dancing.  I love these Sanskrit (an ancient Indic language) call and response chants – I usually sing & dance to 3 of them on my mini-trampoline in the morning to start the day off on the right foot.

The Work-At-Home Walking Challenge

For the past several decades, I always chose to live within 30-60 minutes walk from where I worked or studied. When I could, I’d make sure that nature trails or parks were on that route. Being a destination walker who dislikes crowded buses and has never owned a car, I had no problems walking 1-2 hours a day in every kind of weather to get to work, but things are different now.

As an artist and entrepreneur working from home, I’ve had to push myself out the door and even borrow the neighbours’ dogs for motivation. I know how important walks are for me, but I rarely made the time this past year.

Listening to the Walking Monk this week has reminded me of how much walking is essential to my well-being.

St. John’s not only has an amazing network of nature trails within the city (including one a few blocks away that leads to our biggest park), but is surrounded by the famous East Coast Trail that follows the coast of this gorgeous island.

It’s time to hit the trails. After a year as a happy hermit, I am committing  to walking more.

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