Centering, Original Watercolor

One might question why a shell. How does this represent something about the Tetons that inspires wonder and awe? When I hike in the Tetons shells appear on the path. A quick search of the geological history reveals that about 600 million years ago shallow seas covered the region. As an art therapist, I watch people develop symbols, doodle, and move intuitively with the material. The spiral is an intuitive movement that all of us have drawn consciously or unconsciously. It exists across all time and cultures as a visual created by nature and man. It is believed by many to be the pathway to heaven which is echoed by those who have had near-death experiences on their way out and back into their bodies. The spiral and shells we find reflect for me a connection of all that is held within the Universe and beyond. I invite you to breathe deeply into your body, meditate on the spiral entering into your heart center, and allow it to move with gentle pulsing energy into the rest of your body. Then reflect on how you can take a small step in your life to cultivate a loving connection with yourself and others.

Size is 16x20 inches