I have always intermingled with a variety of individuals from every walk of life and I have always felt what matters in life is ((((what)))) was said and not ((((who)))) was doing the saying. And I feel because I have never been drawn in by any alluring quality that somebody or something possesses by virtue of seeming much more exciting, romantic, or fashionable than ordinary people or things has helped me with discernment.
I whole heartedly love and appreciate everyone; whether it's my biological family or my family of friends and free choice, I am there for them in whatever way that I am able, and I do hope for the most part they are aware and know how very much each one means to me. I have genuine heart felt gratitude for the life experiences placed on my path, including each and every rough and rocky step that I've encountered along the way. I must admit that some of life’s lessons have come easier then others and at the time I didn't always understand. ((((I do now!)))) Wisdom comes from life experience and everything happens with purpose… it all matters.
My interest in the Arts began at an early age. The idea of using Art, Dance and Music as mediums to express a particular emotion or thought has always been a fascination. This led to the development and creation of my Soul Art and Collage Workshops.
What is Soul Art Gallery? When I made the choice to create the Soul Art Gallery website in 2000 I did so with the encouragement from friend, Mark Geisler. (SAG) provides positive awareness and feedback for my creative work... Then in 2004 when I posted my 2003 Camino de Santiago experiences the focus and intention throughout the year made a bend in the road to also include from the heart sharing based upon my philosophy and experience.
"I believe how I act today will affect how I am tomorrow." —Katharine Hepburn
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Caitlyn and Maria Christmas 2004
I have always wanted to fly "Wild and Free" like a bird and what I discovered is we are all free we just don’t realize it and what I really always wanted was freedom to be me. I love to create… taking time being in nature, to play and have a bit of fun. "Fun" for me! I am open… living life to the fullest. I’ve learned that age doesn’t matter. Choices aren’t set in stone; we are always free to choose again… to begin anew, to heal what requires healing and to create what brings us joy and peace. I am in a personal space where I no longer limit myself nor do I place any restrictions on my goals and dreams. Now I live for my approval and I take pleasure in knowing my opinion and what I consider to be most important is based upon my own experience.
I look at each day as a gift in gratitude and love. I get to choose how I want to experience it being and doing what brings me joy and peace.
"In physics, chaos is a phase that occurs during transformation. You can resonate a container of water with sound waves that generate a balanced, symmetrical pattern on the surface of the water.
Then, if you turn up the frequency a little, chaos will ensue. The neat pattern on the surface of the water will become choppy and discordant. However, when you turn the frequency up still more, a new pattern emerges, one which is even more complex and beautiful.
The chaos was a temporary phase between one natural state of harmony and its transformation into a higher form. It is much the same with the transformation of humanity through The Shift."—Owen Waters
In this transformation of humanity through The Shift there is responsible freedom, gratitude, unconditional love and all of these affirmative positive blessings bring about a higher level of compassion, forgiveness and healing into the world. Healing the world one step at a time... NO MATTER HOW SMALL.
The Ultimate Change: "Somewhere along the road of life the ugly caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly, the green jacaranda tree bursts into luminous flaming lavender, and the ugly duckling into a swan. Pierce the thin veil between transcendence and time, and like Alice falling through the rabbit hole of an alternate consciousness, we find ourselves living in awe and wonder of the miraculous nature of life." —April 2005, Science of Mind, Daily Guides, page 63
The Camino de Santiago is very individual. It embraces life with integrity, compassion and joy. To walk it with intent and an open heart is like a pebble dropped into a pond... the ripples will touch the farthest shores of consciousness. It is an adventure that leads one to the center of their soul.
Each person that travels it brings back different feelings and lessons; I believe we each have our own lessons to learn so it is important to honor the process in whatever form it takes.
There is no end... no grand finally! Just like Santiago didn't mark the end for me... rather it marked the beginning a shift to become whole... to heal at all levels; mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Life goes on with infamous possibilities and "We the People" light the way.
