Dawn of New Moon

Dawn of New Moon is my coming back to myself. It’s the quiet, contemplative space leading up to the great Feast of Light, Winter Solstice. Also, this is a listening, creative time to take the inner journey and find balance within and without. I step away from the world to rediscover my inner sanctuary.

First of all, this is the dawn I saw yesterday, before the cloud of deep mists rolled in today. The waining crescent Moon shown brightly, with Jupiter as her companion. The sun was just radiating at the horizon.

Plus, these are my Litchfield Hills that surround our river town. You can see for miles on the ridge lookout. Ravens are always gathering, dancing over the land. A very mystical magical place.

Secondly, I have to remember to Trust myself in all things. I’m one who used to look up answers, find at least 3 resources to discover Truth, and seek experts who know it all. It’s really time consuming, and often my experts are just another opinion filled with their own reality of life. That has nothing to do with me. My answers have to come from within, from some wisdom accumulated over a lifetime, to be pertinent to my life today.

The same works for painting. I have prints of many old masters to inspire my work. But they came from another lifetime, different lands and light. So I must paint with confidence, all the parts I Know. The colors still around the house are my guides. Some contrast and depth add interest to any art.

So, I just keep playing with colors, and now using Underpaint of a combination of Burnt Sienna mixed with Ultramarine blue, that give a warm glow to all the top colors. I love the effect and will do this from now on.

Dawn of New Moon opens me to new adventures.

In art and life, I take responsibility for all my actions. My part influences all people in my life, & either creates drama or an amicable communication. I go for Amicable with everyone, these days. This is a conscious choice, and makes all the difference. I’m a happier person, as a result.

Loving without possessing, accepting without judging, letting go of past obsessive thoughts, changes my story and keeps me Present! I hang up my wings and allow everyone to find their own path & experiences.

Therefore, my future Self is healed, and lives a Love Song with my Soul. Spirit, grace, and wisdom flow in with a happy life. Also, life becomes Freedom, play, and fun again. A great goal every day.

Finally, it’s all about Balance. In art, verticals balance the horizontals and make it more interesting. The same with life. Everything Lightens up! A little bit of world noise calls for quiet, sacred, creative time. Listen for the inner wisdom and inspiration to guide your next action. Always choose what feels right and fills you with joy. Eat only what gives you energy and keep it light. And most of all, be creative in some unique way. Draw, paint, sculpt, write, daydream, and visualize the world you want to see. Choose to live and be present as a powerful Spirit experiencing a human life, and enjoy it all. That’s your purpose for Being.