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Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

 

 I have always wondered what I am and questioned why I am here but it has been in the last several years that I have really tried to find “My core”; I’ve been trying to figure out what is at the center of “My Being” and ultimately; my life’s purpose.

 There was a point in time when I thought who I was, was interdependent on the family that raised me, and on the genealogical make up of my structure. As I grew up and married into an instant family, I felt another shift. Yet I still believed; who I was, was interdependent on them. It was through them, that I realized that although the genes have some merit on your physical body, it is the “Love Lines", not the “Blood Lines”, that determine the merit of our heart.

As my family grew up, my needs and desires shifted into my career. It didn’t take long for me to think that who I was, was interdependent on what I did. I thought what I did was part of the reason I was here. Through many joys, frustrations and heart aches, I felt my spirit preparing me for yet another shift. It felt "a tough one coming"

The most recent shift has reared into light during the past 6 months. It has been a scary time for me, the deep secrets of my past have been jarred out into the open. I had no choice then, but I have one now. On some soul level, I know it happened for some reason; but I am just trying to deal with what is now. It is very hard for me at times, to make out all of the pieces in front of me, but I will see the big picture. I am a survivor! 

This is the shift I have been sensing for the past couple of years. I will get through this and I will be a better person for it. It is already a significant part of my recent Art work. Slowly, with the love and understanding of my family, I will put all of my shattered pieces on the table. With a lot of guidance; pieces will come together and form the completed and connected person of who I am meant to be.

I know it is sketchy for those who do not know what has been transpiring in my life. Symbolically, this new shift is connected to my most recent dragonfly encounter; the correlation and death between the illusion of my childhood and the reality of it.

However serious and heart wrenching; the shifts and lessons I face, are lessons I must learn in order to grow. Its a healthy time for me to, yet again, let go of my old realities and beliefs. It is time for me to see my new truths which will bring me that much closer to what I am all about. My true core is in here, I am closer.

In the end I continue to realize, it is every experience that I have come to know; all written deep in and on my soul, both positive and heart wrenching, that has molded me into who I am and who I am becoming; I am a true work in progress..

I am sorry for mistakes I have made and the people I have hurt along my life’s path. I do hope they will find it in their heart to forgive me and let go of any pain I caused them. 

So for now, I focus on the challenges placed before me and I know "all that is", has my experiences well in hand and I am forever grateful!    

             "Surviving child abuse makes you strong..."  Sinead O'connor

 

I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed.
Vincent van Gogh

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.
Michelangelo Buonarroti

Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.

Leonardo da Vinci

 

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Changes in societal structure and in art would possess more credibility if they had their origins in the soul and spirit. If people read the words of the prophets with closer attention, they would find the keys to life.
Marc Chagall