Studio Gallery - Current Selections

From the elemental cosmic landscape of Earth, Air, Water and Space, the Medicine Buddha manifests on a multi-colored lotus throne. Deep lapis blue in color, like a brilliantly clear jewel, the Buddha holds a myrobalan herb in his right hand and offers its healing benefits to ease the sufferings of humanity. His left hand rests in a meditation position, holding a begging bowl with medicinal plants. Tradition tells that merely reciting the name of The Medicine Buddha will bring spiritual benefit. Meditation upon his image brings healing of body and soul.

Archangel Michael

According to the Talmud, the name Michael means ‘like unto god’; the title Archangel means ‘highest messenger’.

Traditionally, Michael is known as the most powerful of all the Archangels, as defender of humanity against satanic forces, the great warrior of God. Legend speaks of Michael as the teacher of Moses and the protector of the Israelites in the Old Testament. In the Christian tradition he is known as the patron saint of police officers and soldiers. According to esoteric sources he dwells on the sun and is represented by the element of fire. In mystic traditions he is the acknowledged guardian of humanity and serves to clear interior space so that we can become more whole.

Call on Archangel Michael when you are in need of intense intervention, visualizing his flaming sword cutting you free of fears, doubts and ties that are binding and restrictive.

St. Brigid of Kildare One of three traditional saints of Ireland, St. Brigid was born to a pagan king and a Christian mother. Legends about St. Brigid abound, but one favorite tells of a young Brigid transmuting water into beer as an act of hospitality for visiting friars. Traditionally, she is also known for a mystic fire that burned in her convent for centuries from an unknown source. Named for a Celtic goddess, yet following a Christian path, Brigid is truly an alchemical figure. For those who bring Brigid into their lives she brings the archetypal energy of holding the tension of the opposites – the gift of true wisdom.

Transparency and the Transparent

I don't know about you, but transparency has become the new buzz word in my world. I hear it in the media, it comes up in consultations in our clinic and my clients tend to weave it into the threads of their stories in therapy sessions. I like word etymologies, finding that going back to the root of words can often bring fresh insight into the true meaning of a word. The definition of the word transparent is: capable of transmitting light so that objects or images can be seen as if there were no intervening material. The Latin root translates: to be seen through. Anyway you look at it, the word transparency speaks of no hidden agendas, guilelessness, clarity and singularity of intention. In reflecting on transparency I rediscovered this piece by Mother Theresa, which addresses transparency and a whole lot more: People are unreasonable, illogical & self-centered * Love them anyway * If you do good people may accuse you of selfish motives * Do good anyway * If you are successful you may win false friends and true enemies * Succeed anyway* The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow* Do good anyway* Honesty & transparency make you vulnerable* Be honest & transparent anyway* What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight* Build anyway* People who really want help may attack you if you help them* Help them anyway* Give the world the best you have & you may get hurt* Give the world your best anyway* Mother Theresa from Meditations from a Simple Path

Art & Soul Stimulus Proposal

Ok, so I can't personally do anything to stimulate the macro-economy, but perhaps I can generate some soulful inspiration and help support belief in the intervention of higher powers. And, boy, do we ever need that now!

Please join me and my spirit-filled soul siblings for an afternoon of icons, archetypes and downloads from higher sources.

WHAT: Icons by the hand of Andrea Bowes

WHERE: Leehouts Art Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Church 1342 N. Astor St. Milwaukee

WHEN: Sunday, April 26th 1 - 3:00pm

Hope to see you there!

Icons will be on exhibit until June 2nd and can be viewed week day hours, as well.

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