We did this activity a while ago but as we reviewed the art we
made throughout the semester, I was reminded of how much this desert scene
resonated with me. In fact, since we brought our artwork home I have included
this art piece on my meditation alter. My meditation alter includes a candle
and other items (a stone, shell, sand, a pine cone) which help ground me and
make me feel more connected to life around me. On most days, I light my candle
and look at these items before sitting down to meditate. Adding this piece of
artwork to my alter has further aided in catching old patterns early in the
morning (rumination, worry, etc.). It helps get me “out of my head”
and makes my world bigger again. The desert scene evokes a similar feeling of being
caught in a powerful storm -- there is something about it that is both humbling
and awe-inspiring. It makes me feel powerless (in a good way) to the natural cycles
of life and reminds me to not hold on so tightly, to that which I cannot
control. When I sit down to meditate I feel I can watch my breath with more
ease and wonder. I am reminded to surrender and open up to the uncertainty and
potency/fertility of life.
Jen, I find that your piece has such a balance to it. The danger and heat of the ground and the cool, tranquil night sky/background. I think it's amazing that you meditate each day and appreciate the world around you. There is a lot of life in this piece and I can see how it reminds you of the potency and greatness of the world we live in.
ReplyDeleteI thought this piece was thought provoking and even more so to hear about how meaningful it is to you. I also loved hearing what you had to say about the clay figure, the background story of a snake, who was alone but didn't feel lonely, who loved to go to the top of the rock and gaze at the stars at night. I think what you have written really evokes the some of the power and productivity creative arts can offer.
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