Poppies are Powerful Symbols since ancient times. Cultures have seen them as representing Sleep, Dreams, Imagination, Remembrance, and Rebirth. Filled with wonder and delight, the regal poppy has intrigued and inspired poets, artists, and dreamers. The Greeks associated poppies with Morpheus, the god of sleep and dreams. Ancient Egyptians connected them with Osiris, and painted them on walls next to prayers of reincarnation and rebirth. In addition, a symbol of eternal life, the poppy even appears with stories of the resurrection, Heaven, and immortality in the Christian world.
I remember seeing my aunt make these little poppy lapel flowers to pass out as a remembrance of soldiers lost in the wars. Also, collected donations were given to veterans groups. Poppy Day was marked for many years, in many countries, after many wars.
‘Poppy Dreams’ my newest painting, symbolizes to me all that we have lost, given up, shifted and changed as the World keeps moving at a ‘faster than ever’ pace. A meaningful symbol of transitions and life passages, Poppy represents each of us as we let go of old titles, and beloved careers. Honor them as a rite of passage that no longer has a place in our ‘new’ way of life. Like the Poppy, each of us has to be resilient, flexible to adapt to new ways. But most of all, we need to explore and discover the next ‘exciting’ thing in our lives.
Art, especially creating it, being the maker, can help us move through our shifts with grace and flow. We are constantly shaping our presence in the World. Let’s approach this with focus and awareness to be the Creator of our most perfect life. Return to the loves of your childhood and rediscover your Self in the Magic and Wonder of your Heart’s Desire.
Poppies are powerful symbols to open the imagination.
Art is the story of the mysteries, and becomes our personal Story of Life. Like a poppy unfurling, bursting with fresh life, stamens, and petals, we each emerge from our cocoons of protection to discover our place today. Creativity is the key to be grounded and evolve, moving forward through a life well lived.
Morning Pages helps me clear my head, and stay on the right track. I may write about all the reasons that keep me from writing books, or selling the art, but then magic happens. The stream of consciousness shifts to all the exciting doors that can open when I do something new.
New choices create new people, new opportunities, and surprising new paths. The Unknown can be scary, but only if I let it. I choose to Be brave, to get the passion flowing. I want to be that kid again and see life with fresh eyes. My writing helps me change my attitude, and gives me the words to move forward.
Some suggestions to get you moving again are First: dedicate yourself to three pages of writing each morning. Great ideas flow from the always valuable book by Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way. Secondly: create something from your heart. It can be with art, craft, found objects, or journaling to kickstart your imagination. Thirdly: discover the next scary, exciting, new Unknown thing that gets your juices flowing.
What have you always wanted to do? Immerse all your senses, as you walk a path of intention to reclaim your passion. Talk to your Little Self and ask what it needs to play again. The whole world is there, waiting to be discovered and reinvented by you.
Find your Power Words to repeat every day to stay on track. A great source is Gregg Braden’s ‘Wisdom Codes’. Start today to create the Masterpiece that is your Life. Wishing you fun, adventure, wonder, and magic!
Check out my updated metaphysical art website, Art of the Dreamtime for more inspiration.
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