"My Grandmothers"
bring their messages to me during my dreams and my shamanic journeys. They often add a wonderful dose of humor! I've chosen cartoon images to represent
each of my Grandmothers. Some are my Ancestors, some are my Spirit Teachers and this is their page.
The teachings will grow just after my journeys on each consecutive Full Moon ... so happy reading :)
each of my Grandmothers. Some are my Ancestors, some are my Spirit Teachers and this is their page.
The teachings will grow just after my journeys on each consecutive Full Moon ... so happy reading :)
Grandmother M reminds me that a sheepish one can never pass itself off as a wolf but "little ones" like the Dove are quite capable of carrying big medicine to those who are ready to receive their gifts. For example, my mini cat; Mickey, is half the size of a regular cat at only seven pounds yet I have seen her ferocious temper in action on the rare occasion. I've since managed to convince her that a calm, peaceful approach is better. I think this young aboriginal woman in the photo above has wrapped herself in soft white doeskin as a reminder to be gentle with herself. This is my interpretation. The dove, a message carrier, sits on her finger as a symbol of peace and friendship.
Being the messenger and learning new skills such as storytelling are often fraught with challenges. I love to tell stories that teach something and many times I have heard someone recite at least one of the following phrases; "a picture is worth a thousand words" or "don't judge a book by it's cover". All my life people have asked me "When are you going to do something with your art?" and I would always answer "When the time is right". Truth be told, I tried to be a sheep and hide in plain sight or blend in as if not using my talents meant that no one would see me. I have finally made peace with myself as a shamanic artist who speaks for the wolves.
It is time for me to come out of seclusion, speak up and be seen and heard once again. This past moon cycle I have been finding my way back to my center by challenging myself to stand squarely on my path in more integrity with a focused discipline. I am ready. I am determined to express my truth: that which is right and authentic inside me to the outer world around me by following my own natural rhythms and the cycles of the moon.
I dare to speak for Wolf from a place of experience. I lived with my wolf companion, Phoenix. I dedicated 95% of my time to meeting her needs. I figure that my time with her was well spent. Our relationship gave me profound insights into the harsh reality of what a wolf was really like as a companion and further still - her pack mate. My friends all thought I was crazy. They thought that I'd given up my life for hers. I had and that was ok with me. I was committed, two hundred and ten percent to tending to her well being.
I am utterly passionate about wolves and passion shared is contagious. I was always blown away at how profound an effect Phoenix had on the casual passerby that stopped to chat with us on our walkabouts. She refused to allow them to touch her but patiently waited for me to finish my stories as if she knew this was important somehow. I found myself educating everyone we met who would listen, usually with rapt attention, to what I had learned about her during our previous hike. Phoenix' close proximity touched these people deeply and left a mark on their souls. They were visibly grateful for the teachings and walked away slightly changed by them.
I hoped a little wiser too.
On the other hand the odd stranger and company, gave us a rather wide berth as they gawked or turned away like a herd of frightened sheep, all the while chattering amongst themselves in passing. This always made me chuckle because I knew that I had Phoenix on a very short six inch leash for safety's sake. She taught me to be acutely aware of her body language and mine, so one or the other would definitely alert me of any impending danger.
Well, the time has come to do that "something" with my art. I put all of what I've made or painted so far onto a website called "Spirit, Rhythm & Bone" while my project called "WolfWalking" is a collection of finished as well as up and coming wolf paintings. Showcased on our blog, the paintings are paired with teachings based on my experiences with Phoenix and other wolfdogs. When people see my works of art, especially those that portray something of wolves, they seem to connect with wolf on a deeper level. Thus they discover hidden insights about the medicine of Wolf.
So, what am I doing with my art now?
Answer: Creating a Medicine Lodge, a Sanctuary - A Wild Partnership with Nature. A place where humans will be able to safely experience a captive bred wolf pack, wolfdogs and or spiritual wolf medicine mixed with art and crafting in a supervised, knowledgeable environment. What I learn, I teach and when I teach, I learn some more.
- And this in turn generates more shamanic art... which once again adds to the telling of my ongoing Wolf stories... and the petite person I am, strives to honor Wolf while carrying a big medicine teaching in the way of the peaceful "feminine" warrior. Ah Ho.
More stories, more teachings, more messages until the next full moon... Peace.
Being the messenger and learning new skills such as storytelling are often fraught with challenges. I love to tell stories that teach something and many times I have heard someone recite at least one of the following phrases; "a picture is worth a thousand words" or "don't judge a book by it's cover". All my life people have asked me "When are you going to do something with your art?" and I would always answer "When the time is right". Truth be told, I tried to be a sheep and hide in plain sight or blend in as if not using my talents meant that no one would see me. I have finally made peace with myself as a shamanic artist who speaks for the wolves.
It is time for me to come out of seclusion, speak up and be seen and heard once again. This past moon cycle I have been finding my way back to my center by challenging myself to stand squarely on my path in more integrity with a focused discipline. I am ready. I am determined to express my truth: that which is right and authentic inside me to the outer world around me by following my own natural rhythms and the cycles of the moon.
I dare to speak for Wolf from a place of experience. I lived with my wolf companion, Phoenix. I dedicated 95% of my time to meeting her needs. I figure that my time with her was well spent. Our relationship gave me profound insights into the harsh reality of what a wolf was really like as a companion and further still - her pack mate. My friends all thought I was crazy. They thought that I'd given up my life for hers. I had and that was ok with me. I was committed, two hundred and ten percent to tending to her well being.
I am utterly passionate about wolves and passion shared is contagious. I was always blown away at how profound an effect Phoenix had on the casual passerby that stopped to chat with us on our walkabouts. She refused to allow them to touch her but patiently waited for me to finish my stories as if she knew this was important somehow. I found myself educating everyone we met who would listen, usually with rapt attention, to what I had learned about her during our previous hike. Phoenix' close proximity touched these people deeply and left a mark on their souls. They were visibly grateful for the teachings and walked away slightly changed by them.
I hoped a little wiser too.
On the other hand the odd stranger and company, gave us a rather wide berth as they gawked or turned away like a herd of frightened sheep, all the while chattering amongst themselves in passing. This always made me chuckle because I knew that I had Phoenix on a very short six inch leash for safety's sake. She taught me to be acutely aware of her body language and mine, so one or the other would definitely alert me of any impending danger.
Well, the time has come to do that "something" with my art. I put all of what I've made or painted so far onto a website called "Spirit, Rhythm & Bone" while my project called "WolfWalking" is a collection of finished as well as up and coming wolf paintings. Showcased on our blog, the paintings are paired with teachings based on my experiences with Phoenix and other wolfdogs. When people see my works of art, especially those that portray something of wolves, they seem to connect with wolf on a deeper level. Thus they discover hidden insights about the medicine of Wolf.
So, what am I doing with my art now?
Answer: Creating a Medicine Lodge, a Sanctuary - A Wild Partnership with Nature. A place where humans will be able to safely experience a captive bred wolf pack, wolfdogs and or spiritual wolf medicine mixed with art and crafting in a supervised, knowledgeable environment. What I learn, I teach and when I teach, I learn some more.
- And this in turn generates more shamanic art... which once again adds to the telling of my ongoing Wolf stories... and the petite person I am, strives to honor Wolf while carrying a big medicine teaching in the way of the peaceful "feminine" warrior. Ah Ho.
More stories, more teachings, more messages until the next full moon... Peace.