gratitude, appreciation and love
I am so grateful for the many wise and powerful teachings available today to guide us on our spiritual and creative journeys with life. I have been furthering my understanding of the art of allowing, affirming, and manifesting – reading and listening to Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, and Gregg Braden. Feelings and the feeling of gratitude in particular was a theme they all spoke of and one that touches me. So, this month’s inquiry is “what is your experience of gratitude and what are you grateful for?”
I will be exploring my gratitude for Reiki and how it is transforming my experience. I received the Reiki level 1 training and attunement on the July 4th weekend. Am learning and growing with my understanding of it as I use it for self-healing and energy balancing. Thank you, Reiki Masters over the many years. Thank you Reiki, universal love energy. Thank you life as you breath me each moment.
Art-Making Process
This month explore your experience of gratitude (or appreciation or love if these words speak to you) and bring it to your art-making process. Be curious and let your art-making be a thank you for the many things you appreciate having in your life.
What is your experience of gratitude? How does your body and your very Being as “yes, thanks, more, please”? What feelings, thoughts and body sensations are part of your experience of gratitude? Notice the subtle details.
Open to all of your experience, whatever is there is your truth in the moment. Say thank you as often as you can this month for all you are grateful for. Enjoy the process and see what happens with your experience.
My Art Work as Inspiration for Your Art Work
I share my artwork here to inspire you to create your artwork. It is through your art-making that you will discover more about who you are.
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| 070510.jpeg magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
062910.jpeg magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
062210.jpeg magazine images on paper, 2010, 12″ x 12″ |
You can click on an image to see a larger version within the online gallery.
I always welcome a connection with you. If you would like to share about the inquiry, art-making or other things happening in life, please feel free to contact me.
Live in the remembrance that in all of time, there will only be one you. Your greatest gift to yourself and the world is the expression of your authentic self.
-Ryl
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