Yesterday I went to pick up a few items I had won (an old sap bucket, and metal wall shelf) as my daughter had entered my name in a drawing months ago when she purchased a beautiful candle holder for me for Mother's Day at a renovated antique mall that was once an old train station. I had to be at an appointment, and only had a couple minutes to browse as the owner was waiting on other customers, when my eyes landed on this treasure...a framed print of Da Vinci's 'Il Rendentore', which was wonderfully textured with a hint of gouache, and a slashed sale price of only $9!! What an inspiration piece she is, which now hangs next to the bathroom mirror reflecting "the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is in the sight of God, of great price." (1 Peter 3:4)
after many moons and seasons of change i am finally emerging with a few words and offerings prompted by a winter's solstice gallery show where i and 3 of my daughters contributed a few pieces of art. it's interesting at such times what comes forth and what it means...so much solemnness and shades of blue in this winter season of my life. so much seeking for the balance and clarity of heart and life in harmony with love and truth. such is the balance of intention and surrender. only those whose hearts have been touched by love know the secret language of the glance.
