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Diving Deep

4/26/2021

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I spent nearly all of my waking hours last week with this piece, which I began nearly 6 months ago. I was growing impatient, wanting to complete this so I could free up my energy for the new work and ideas coming in.

I kept thinking I "knew" what it wanted, imagining I could "finish it and move on", and it just kept surprising me in asking for even more patience, even more presence, even more enjoyment and surrender to the mystery of the unfolding. I even developed tendonitis to the point where I literally could not work any "faster" without causing harm to my body. I was humbled by the invitation to slow down and really receive
What this painting asked of me became incredibly powerful medicine. Its unfolding allowed me to fully anchor into in a field of grace as one of my nearest and dearest soul friends crossed over into the next plane. I felt her with me in every brushstroke: effortless, at ease, and totally ensconced in joy, love, and a radiant, mysterious sense of adventure that echoed a deep sense of familiarity

Shortly after completing this piece, I learned that various cultural traditions have regarded Dolphin as a guide who accompanies souls in their transition. This is perhaps the most beautiful synchronicity I've ever had the privilege of being a part of.

Similar to Hummingbird and Eagle pieces that contain so many layers of detail barely visible upon first glance, this is another one of those pieces that can really teach and work on you if you allow yourself to sit with it and be with it long enough.

The jewel-like spheres of air ended up taking on multi-dimensional formations, suggesting both the visualization of sound waves, through which Dolphin communicates, as well as the upward-spiral of ascent toward the light, which holds many layers of meaning.

Whether consciously or not, anyone who is drawn to this painting is drawn to it on some level as a mirror of familiarity to their own inner radiance.
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