Day 7. The Magic Door. I always wanted to wander across a hidden door in a tree. I knew that I would open the door- that was never the question. The question of what was inside never really bothered me either, I just knew it would be somewhere better than school, or homework, or sleepless nights – whatever darkened my days. Years later, after being married, raising children, saying goodbye to loved ones, growing older – I stand a pretty good chance of actually finding such a door. Before, it was all about me. Now, I have gifts to give, stories to tell, songs to sing. I will be far better company for whomever lives here. I might even get invited to tea.

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⚘️Thursday Mandala Class 10:30-12
Finding the shapes and patterns hidden in a blank piece of paper...engaging artistically with shadow work helps to identify what it is that might need attention, awareness and care within us.
Work in Progress.
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Thursday Mandala Class.
Happy Full Moon!
This old, beautifully carved Buddha sat in my grandparents living room for decades. A mysterious, dark object at complete odds with its suburban Bright White French Provincial 1960's living room.
A tiny gremlin or two snuck in, at the very end... as gremlins do.