The Power of Hope

A Paradigm Shift Changes Everything

Last week I read Belinda Dunn's fascinating, insight-fully written, astrological post for January on her site Astrodelight.com. Her global view of humanity from a planetary perspective fascinates me, and she is usually right on the money. And it really got me thinking.

My last post, a woe-is-me glimpse at a day in the life of an artist, was January-dreary, to say the least. But when I read what Belinda wrote, "Capricorn brings us face to face with what's not working in our lives, " it caught my eye. "The only intentions that have any real, lasting and contributing value are those taking into consideration the whole, aligned with higher purpose and potential for the entire planetary family." This is the month to "align, attune and adapt to your unique and valuable purpose, the great gift of incarnation." 

In 30 years as an art professional, I have learned a lot. Skills, techniques, experiences both triumphant and deeply disappointing, the joy of victory and the agony of defeat have come and gone as all things eventually do. How can I share the knowledge I now have and turn it into something productive? I have long been drawn to working with youth as a teacher and mentor. My 15 years working as a volunteer at ArtHaus, a non-profit children's art organization have reflected that commitment.(ArtHaus.org)  As I continue to read on, wheels begin to turn. "Aquarius is light, free and electrical in nature. It is like a thunderstorm coming to clear the air and reveal an unseen landscape." 

A paradigm shift is beginning to occur. I am beginning to see my value and purpose on the face of this earth changing. I now see that I can give my gift of creativity to the world, not only in the artwork that I create, but in the part I play in the life of a young artist who is beginning to bloom. I can be the teacher, the encourager, the nudger, the creativity un-blocker, the YES, YOU CAN-er! There is an ocean of young potentials out there, and I'm planning on doing my part to see that they realize their creative potential!

Light bulb moment!

PS blessings to Nina Marie for making it possible for us all to be connected