Whirling Wisdom Newsletter February 1, 2007 Overview ~ Artist Introductory ~ Upcoming Event: Art show ~Feb. 4 - Mar.4 ; ~ Selected Artwork ~ Whirling Wisdom Offerings: 1. Sacred Art - workshops: ”Artist of the Soul” - "life force" painting "Art Bliss"- art class “Soul Portrait” - of you! “Sacred Faces” - mask making 2. Intuitive Work: “Turkish Coffee Grain” - reading “Whirling Wisdom Oracle”- reading " Great Mystery, Great Mystery, Great Mystery, ~ Jamie Sams ( Sacred Path Cards) Namaste!... the winter hours of the "snow moon." Your "white robes" feel as if they carry the breath of the White Buffalo in the Air: sacredness of Spirit, abundance and prayer. To call upon the "sacred space" in this time is to make room for understanding, reflection, and introspection. The quiet beauty of the days reveal themselves with the voice of Storytelling. May we hear wisdom softly falling like the dance of the snowflakes, and deepen with Creation. May we initiate and ponder new seeds, that patiently will be nourished and planted in the upcoming months of Spring. Now it's good to "slow down," gather, to heal, recollect, and give ourselves the sacredness of space. Today there are many paths, traditions, ways of living, beliefs, which co-create with Creation. It is OK to reflect, learn, and grow with the may possibilities of Spirit offered, but is essential to look within one's Soul; to find and bring forth our unique place, and how is weaving along with Creation. What does this mean? How are we evolving, manifesting? How do we consiously hold and realize our "one of a kind" threads that transpire and interwine along with all the relations of our essential living .The Key is to become one with Creation. In these days of "winter fire" I have been weaving the "Medicine Colors": these are my new series of artworks which draw their inspiration from Native Medicine Wheel teachings. They are to be shown this month in various sizes: small miniatures starting from 8”x“8” and fiew larger, all painted with acrylic on canvas.We have journeyed with the Medicine Wheel in the previous months and recognized that there are four colours in a circle: Red, Black, White and Yellow. Each of the colours stand as a gateway, one at every side of the four directions, and represent the “united way” of all nations. The Medicine Wheel sometimes is called Sacred Hoop. This symbol of all of life's cycles has given us an evolutionary blueprint for centuries. Each cycle of life is honored, giving us a way to see the value of each step of our pathway and gives a new understanding of our growth patterns. Upon entering the doorway of each of the directions follows wisdom to be realized and for every one there is a personal "totem" to assist and guide us throughout our unique journeys.The teachings vary from tradition to tradition. In my Eyes woven in my paintings they represent an image of an “open heart” with a message for Love. They appear as a moving force that flows on the canvas, almost as musical notes that magically invites one to hear.... Beautiful Valentine’s Day offerings and I hope you could stop by our neighborhood “Rebas Café” and join me at the Opening reception in the groove of creativity. great company and sharing of whirling wisdom! Artwork that inspires vision communicates prayer and sends healing!
Medicine Colours
Feb. 4 ~ Mar. 4, 2007 Opening Party: Sun. Feb. 11th (2:00 - 5:00) Location: Rebas Cafe 3289 Dundas St. W. (just east of Runnymede) Toronto, ON
Whirling Wisdom Offerings Sacred Art ARTIST OF THE SOUL ~ painting session In the evening between sleep and awakening, I met one traveling. He was the light of consciousness. His body was soul, his pure wisdom apparent in his beautiful face …. Rumi cost: $ 55.00 per hour This session involves expressive movement and painting to engage and liberate the body’s wisdom. We explore the colours of deep breath meditation, imaging, sounding, and visualization. Intuitively we reach inner depths of knowing and find the seeds of productivity that are kept within us. As we immerse and move through the rhythms of this journey in a safe and patient way, we recognize our inner vibrational patterns. We then have the opportunity to weave from our depths a “web” of greater understanding and community. All is reflected on the unique canvass, we flow! Art Bliss~ art class One hour of instructional painting and drawing in any media or mix media you choose for your masterpiece...abstract, figurative, portraiture, landscapeyou named and created!! coast: $ 25 per hour, including set up Soul Portrait Hi you! Have you ever wished to have your beautiful portrait get done…yes! …then this is for you, and do not expect to be some boring pretty face, hung on a wall to be admired. Instead I will closely look into!…woven fibers of Life Force, manifesting itself beyond the “ordinary” eyes; in space as vision and insight…channeled through your conscious and unconscious wisdom …to appear as it comes…take this, for it is your unfolding beauty. The Soul Portrait that I weave is unique as yourself. All this initiated in your space, could be rewarding in all the ways that you could think of. As a meditation tool; as fun and therapeutic; of the dream time, visionary; storytelling and sometimes scary! …OK fung shui, may be on your way! Receive this uniqueness the way it may come, for it is your gift of Spirit and your calling of the Ages! It would be great if you are present for the start up gestures…and if not I will need your name, date and place of birth and if you wish your secret, photo!! The cost is on a sliding scale that varies with the size of the canvas ( and how complicated you are, ha, ha!) minimum size 20”x20” for $345.00.…Cheers! Sacred Face ~ Mask Making HO!…to the Sisterhood of the Shields for the wisdom, in Spirit; to Lynn Andrews and her give away…HO! to the many teachers that have brought light upon my path and the many “hands” received from above…I remember the creation of my own “Mask of Power” this beautiful Vision of all times…just to find it’s face rising from the ashes…as the “firebird” keeper of the inner flame! I have carefully dreamed this journey for us, in honor for the Sacred path of Mask Making. I would like to offer you guidance, along the sacred line of the Medicine Wheel. Upon each direction there is a gift for you, creating along the way …you will hold Four Masks of many, that will represent the depths of your most inner places, awaken through meditation, symbolism and the wisdom that allies in all the sides that we turn for a direction…you will understand the energy patterns that hold these “faces” and how we find these in our day to day movement. In understanding these energies you will learn how to choreograph and transform; balance our feminine and masculine; and use these gifts for our healing and community. Towards the end of the journey we will unite the Four Masks into One Mask, as a centering place within, as Mask of Power and our most Sacred Face. We will honor and initiate the awakening of the Masks in a ceremony, we will give away and empower your Song! This work is very Sacred. It is often personal and sometimes difficult…I would like to make room for each of you and offer my time on a “one to one” basis, in presence. The workshop lasts 7 sessions, the hour could vary form 3 to 5 hours…and to your call I will set the day! $ 400.00 ~ the materials required for the mask building are inclusive….except your sacred objects that you will decorate your personal mask with…..HO! For the individuals who are interested in creating a single Mask in a 2 sessions~ $ 125.00 Intuitive work Turkish Coffee Grain Reading This ancient foretelling has Egyptian roots; the tradition has been kept by the Arabians, Persians, Jews and always celebrated with the Turks. It was introduced to me when I was 4 years old, and has been revealing its secrets up to this day. Connecting with this sacred grain and welcoming its rich aroma, followed by respectful and full minded exchange…we receive a “gift” from the magnificent “map“ that is imprinted upon the walls of the round cup. The grains are as an art sand painting that has been stirred by our inner Winds Storytelling in its Nature. Enjoy!!! 30min for $35.00 Whirling Wisdom Oracle - reading I have realized how unique and magical we are all, individuals united. Born of our hour and of our day; time; upon a star constellation above; in reflection below, energetically…by phases of the Moon….stirring glazes. Forever, traditionally Native we relate to our animals, allies…walking around timeless “Medicine Wheel”…yes, into the plants and what the Celts will say the Wisdom of the Trees…it Whirls with the Chinese’s yearly calendar… western relations…and how about colors and crystals and vibration patterns …all this and some numerology. As soon as we look at that door there is more! Through variety colors of “tools“combined with my personal Whirling Wisdom Oracle and your “key” as keeper, I would like to go deeper!!! You may bring all that you are, for we may “seek” this Whirling Oracle, spoken! Gypsy Dream!!! $ 75.00 + hour ~ 416.604-8471 ~waterspiritwoman@sympatico.ca This Whirling Wisdom Newsletter is created to promote the artist artworks, offering services & sacredness in life.You are welcome to whirl this invite, with whomever you think it may be appropriate. If you no longer wish to receive this mail, please lat me know at the above address. |
