Enter The Dreaming

Enter the Dreaming is consciously entering the Dark of the year to ignite your passion and Light. This is a Letting Go time of releasing all the past year experiences, and going into the misty Unknown. Plus, this place between the worlds renews body & soul, and allows a fresh start. All possibilities live here, just waiting for your energy and focus.

My painting shows this Mystical Place between the land of Spirit, and the world we see. We become the observers, like black bear, and free flying ravens, to honor this Full Moon of changing seasons, emotions, and paths. We Consciously pause the ‘doing’ to go deep into the womb, like the Earth, replenishing our energy, roots, and dreams.

As First Snow falls, I’m reminded of those who I’ve known, some I’ve loved, others I’ve never actually met, who have altered my life in so many ways. Many have become the ghosts of my life, who I honor for their connections to me. Others have just moved out of my realm. It’s a time to release, accept, and wish them well. I know they were all doing the best they could do in the moment. Each encouraged or taught me something more about myself.

Also, rituals light the way for us all. From bonfires burning away written secrets and huge figures of Old Man Gloom, to lanterns released to the sky, or boats adrift on the waters, the world lovingly remembers the past and looks to the future at this magical time.

This is a time of the thinning of the veils between the realm of Spirits and our world. My high school students would create a Day of The Dead alter. Each created a piece of art honoring someone they’ve lost. A long sheet of craft paper on one wall became a memorial of art, poems, and messages to those who have crossed over. This is healing of body and soul.

Enter the Dreaming is sacred space to imagine the world you desire and find your Light.

As Agatha Christie often says in her novels, ‘She keeps herself to herself.’ That’s where our power lies as we find our personal path to Know Thyself. Here lies the real purpose of being a Spirit in the Human.

This Enchanted time calls for each of us to enter the silence, the deep place of heart’s desire, to listen for guidance from the Universe. Also, this sacred place is as necessary as our material world for balance. Become the Observer of your life.

So, begin with letting go of all that drains you, all that comes from ‘out there’ and that isn’t really you. Then step away from the distractions of the world. There’s no power there.

Instead, enter the Mystery and ask how do you want to feel? Where lies your deepest creativity? What is your gift to the world that only YOU can give? How can you live from your full Heart felt center every day? In addition, where lies your daily freedom of choice?

This is Entering the Dreaming, the Silence, the Mystery of the Unknown, where all possibilities live. You become the Magician of your life.

Finally, create your rituals of power. Walk the mists of the Unknown. Be open and curious to new opportunities and people who come your way. Most important, Be gentle with yourself and love all you’ve lived without regrets. You are truly a great Spirit living a human life.