WolfWalking Cards ~ Original Paintings
To lead people, walk behind them. -- Lao Tzu
~ Sun Warrior ~
As I woke up one morning, I lifted my head to see the exact moment the sun rose over the top edge of the building across the street. "Good morning", I said out loud to no one in particular. I smiled. I realized that I had spoken and offered greetings to the rising sun. The feeling permeating my body in that moment was really nice, soothing and quite peaceful. I do so enjoy the "in between" times of day, especially in the morning when most everything around is still and quiet, maybe rousing from slumber or just waking up.
Dreaming of a Dog Soldier
Two parallel line's of Grandfather's stood side by side, waiting for him to join them. They were watching a warrior dancing, a wolf skin upon his brow. Head low, stepping high, holding a scepter like stick in one hand. He danced like that for a while and then raised his arms skyward. He danced a while longer to honor the power and the gifts of the life giving sun above. Suddenly he stopped, stood stock still and stared at me. Growing into a Warrior
Can you see any fear here? None. Fear is a warning signal that says "something dangerous this way comes". Smell and awareness play important roles in determining whether to run or stand in place in the face of adversity. Waldo awakens my instinctual nature. That crystal clear, sharp attunement to my surroundings that I lived in when Phoenix was with me.
Confidence in Oneself
- left the relationship to find oneself - used to be defined by the man - hurt shoulder, hurt hip, rebellion? body crying for help? - something definitely needs to be released. - let go of a strong self or trade it for the relationship? take responsibility for the self, let go of the relationship - takes two to make it work, one cannot hold it all together all the time - becomes unbalanced - one plus one equals a union, a flow of energy in between the two, that becomes the third element that both parties must support - the relationship itself is like nurturing and protecting a child - it is an energy that demands attention - die whole or die in the marriage? - her sad and tragic death was the gift she gave me, gave me strength - stress and sadness at my loss plus hope and optimism and insight gained by the whole experience - not on this path if she were alive, not just a loss but a legacy - feel like a zombie, numb sometimes, gift in depression, stuff not dealt with - need to see the reflection in myself - spiritual opening, opened my eyes and my mind, she always had that effect on others too - changed by it, never really goes away, reminds me to be stronger than I think I am - GWM says that it has to do with the power of will, the power to choose - Am I hurting myself so I can't do certain things? - Sometimes we need to ask for help with a physical realignment and or an adjustment from another qualified person - ask to be heard, ask to be listened to, ask someone to be a sacred witness - need for intimacy, learn to recognize the symptoms - track and share progress, reward your own efforts, hear the support and encouragement given. - share in the little victories - through study we'll get to know that everything will be ok. The Lucky Wolf - The Wolf was sacred to Mars, the god of war and protector of Rome. - The Romans thought it was a sign of good luck to see a wolf. - Julius Ceasar's victory over the Gauls at Sentinium in 195 BC was attributed to a wolf, said to have been sent by Mars to frighten the enemy. |
"Sun Warrior" - Digital Mock Up to be painted
by Sonara
Sun Warrior - Print
11" x 14"
color matched and printed on quality watercolor paper includes a white acid free matt + foamcore backing
C$
40.00
Sun Warrior - Large Print
22" x 30"
color matched and printed on quality watercolor paper includes a white acid free matt + foamcore backing
C$
300.00
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