I saw an Eastern Bluebird on a string of lights, outside the window of the space where I create. Its brilliant blue coat and rosy colored breast sparkled like gems against the pure white snow, freezing my breath, tickling the place over my heart. It stayed long enough for me to take in its beautiful essence, then flew away deep into the wood. A lovely message — a first sign of Spring! I was moved to learn of its symbolism. Happiness. Contentment. Joy! Native Americans weave the likeness of this bird into their totems as a symbol of these sentiments.
The temperatures are slowly climbing, an invitation to the birds, but I know enough not to get overly excited, as March in Maine is so very fickle. There is still plenty of time for barometer-breaking temps and nor’easters.
This same day that I was graced by the bluebird’s visit, I experienced yet another miracle! I ventured along the snow-walled path to the woodpile to gather firewood for the stove, and on my wheelbarrow-rolling return I was stopped in my icy tracks by the most captivating rainbow. Circling around the sun. A nimbus! A rainbow halo made of the full spectrum of LIGHT. For real. That was ecstasy! I felt very lucky that day!
So, here is a picture of me that The Mr. took on our Sunday family outing to one of our favorite local restaurants. The first one I have posted in a long time, as I have been physically and mentally healing from an ordeal. The good news is that I expect to make a full recovery and am headed in a positive direction. And you know, I’m feeling pretty damn strong inside. A gift within the challenge.:-)
I am in love with the work of Maine artist Nikki Pilgrim! Her work is soulful, organic, charming and reminiscent of Frida Kahlo’s art methinks. Both the mixed-media painting below and the one in the first collage of this post are hers. Aren’t they beautiful!? I got to enjoy them in person, as they were on display on the walls where we lunched. 
Someone else in the family besides me was also inspired by Nikki’s work. When we came home she disappeared into the studio and made some joyful magic!
Speaking of inspiration, healing, Spring, rebirth, joy, magic and moving in positive directions, Alena Hennessy and I have been cooking up a BRAND NEW online instructional offering to SHARE with you, that delves into EXPLORING all of these things (and more) through the mediums of PAINTING and PHOTOGRAPHY (no matter what you use for a camera)! We will be launching with an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL on Tuesday, March 17th! You can find information here on this blog on Tuesday, or through my mailing list.
As always, I thank you for the visit!
In Light, XOXO