to paint...
we are to
simply bravely courageously
show up
and have a conversation with our soul.
it is so mystical so holy
this conversation
that i am smitten; waking each morning to free what waits within.
the birds are singing as i chant my heart song...
"may what I do flow from me like a river,
no forcing, no holding back,
may i meet my life like each
stark canvas, sentinels in waiting
in a world where
there are no mistakes
where every colour and texture are meant to be expressed
layer by layer.
to know
the marriage of willingness,
the soft opening of flowers, the perfect stirring of soul.
to lay down inner resistance, preconceived ideas,
plans, judgement, fear of failure,
to strip down to pure essence
before the critical mind existed in our memory of the world."
every moment, i want to paint.
every little crevice between the foundation of daily life,
i want to paint.
it is the most soul stirring conversation, i seem to never get enough.
i am painting while i cook, painting right now as i type these words,
i am painting, as the world sleeps soundly
and again, before the world wakes.
where
may i ask
has anyone offered me this much freedom?
when has anyone in my entire life said
"darling girl, there are no limits...there is no end
to the song in your soul."
true confession....
i rarely find my hands without traces of paint.
when i am painting...i do not even notice these heralding splashes of passion.
they are all tied up, as is my heart, in the act of pure expression.
when i go off into the requirements of the day,
they catch my eye with such a force
i am seduced all over again and count the hours until i return.
the challenge;
to allow a conversation so authentic,
so unabashed and passionate
that the "touchstone";
this skin canvas of our heart,
becomes a song that is
holy
ours,
layer by layer.
june 11, 2012
five weeks under the inspiring wing of flora bowley
allowing even earth angels to fly!
Oh, this makes the heart sing, Rebecca! I'm taking the BRAVE e-course in June, and am sooo EXCITED! Been gathering my supplies, waiting, anticipating...and reading Flora's wonderful book in the meantime. Your painting is GLORIOUS...*SWOON*...Happy Day, my friend ((HUGS)) P.S. Thank you so much for the very loving & kind comment you left me...bless you!
Posted by: Tracy | May 17, 2012 at 04:19 AM
Beautiful paintings wonderful colors. I love those doves.
Posted by: Leovi | May 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM
the painting bug has bitten me as well...
Adore! the earth angel flying, unleashed.
off very early a.m. tomorrow for a few days of relaxation...if you are so inclined there will be a haiku post that you can Mr Linky to.
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | May 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM
So, so beautiful; amazing words.
I love how you teased me with parts of the whole....
I, not knowing, that they were parts until the revealing of the whole.
Posted by: DebC | May 17, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Magnificent work of art!!! Overflowing with joy and anticipation.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | May 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM
gorgeous, hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Katherine | May 17, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Rebecca ~ these are such wonderfully creative and inspiring paintings and I delight in your words as they are so encouraging ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | May 17, 2012 at 03:07 PM
"...there is no end to the song in your soul."
I am going to hold on to these words fiercely, and never let go!
Thank you, dear Rebecca.
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | May 17, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Glorious!!!
I am signed up for her course!!!
Posted by: peggy gatto | May 17, 2012 at 08:51 PM
It is a beautiful thing, this passion that has been stirred in you, Rebecca! Having seen the original piece shown in this post, I know, without a shadow of doubt, that you were born to do this. It is pure magic!
Posted by: AlterEgoMexicana | May 17, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Rebecca, these are such soulful paintings...your words add to the comfort of soul...happy flight this in the mind of Flora Bowley...vaster than the sky...anywork undertaken with similar kind of passion will be magic... God Bless..
Will be writing for Haiku My Heart inspired by this post..
Will be culminating with the line Brave Intuitive You..with your permission.. Thanks..waiting...RS:)
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | May 17, 2012 at 11:16 PM
the colors of your heart are sublime.
Posted by: leslie | May 18, 2012 at 06:52 AM
I love the colors on this painting. It is so powerful.
Posted by: Ana | May 19, 2012 at 02:11 PM
I will be in .. and I love your work !
Posted by: Glycérine | May 20, 2012 at 02:09 AM
stunning...oh, how i wish i could take this course in june but the timing is off for me. so beautiful!
Posted by: sperlygirl | May 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM