Sense of Belonging
This painting emerged after my sacred time in Tofino, on Vancouver Island earlier this year. The vast wild and mystical ocean and enchanting forest that hugs the shoreline, sang to my soul - it is an ancient song. A wild rhythm that vibrates into your entire being; reminding you of your sacred connection with the raw elements, raven, ocean, forest, earth,…all of creation.
I made many sketches of my feelings that poured out of me that day and on my return I began to paint. .
Sense of Belnging
A Sense of Belonging
This painting represents my deep sense of belonging that returned. Of the peace and contentment that flowed through my entire body and the abundant joy, love and gratitude that filled my heart. In these sacred moments of communion with tree, raven, ocean, creator, we remember our interconnectedness, the truth, that we are all one.
And for the first time in almost 3 years since my brothers passing, I felt I had made it to the shore having been adrift and lost in grief and sadness. And a great sense of belonging returned.
I have always felt this sacred connection with the natural world, ever since I was a very young child but over the last few years, even that connection felt distant at times; overwhelmed by my own grief, my head injury and the weight of the worlds grief.
I know this is a continuous journey of going inward, returning to womb, releasing and letting go, forgiving and growing and this sacred journey of healing, has beauty and depth. Spending weeks, months immersed in nature, going inward, delving deeper is my therapy, nature has always been and continues to be, my greatest teacher, healer and inspiration.
Grief doesn’t leave you. I have learned that grief is part of my life and I am finding my own way of adapting to it - being a sacred part of my journey.
Inner Strength
“When we know the art of suffering, we suffer much less. We’re able to make sense of the mud of our suffering to grow lotuses of love and understanding.” - Thich Nhat Hahn
To bask in the love; the sacred connection, and feel a deep sense belonging is what we all need more than ever; to celebrate this love and connection with the natural world and each other.
Divine Love
May your week be blessed with abundant love, beauty and peace, and a deep sense of belonging; know you are deeply loved and appreciated. We are One.