09/21/2026
I use my painting practice as a mirror into my personal life’s journey. It often takes me awhile to process what needs to be released and allow what wants to emerge.
In June I participated in a painting the dark goddess, Inanna’s journey. This is what came through each of the layers of her (my) descent:
Gate 1: surrendering the illusion of being in “charge” and dropping into radical trust. I looked at situations, relationships, and my business and I realized I was still holding on to control.
Gate 2: strip away beauty, adornment and the image I project to be admired or pleasing to others. As I sat with this one, I released the need to be like someone else and I fully accepted the aging process.
Gate 3: release the image and belief that desirability determines my value. I fully embrace who I am as I am…wrinkles, age spots, and weight gain are all part of my sacredness.
Gate 4: release the covenant or bond to the roles I play as wife, mother, sister, grandma. I am worthy even if I am not actively serving in a role.
Gate 5: surrendering the title of “good wife” “good mom” “good grandma” “successful career woman. I no longer rely on how others view me. I embrace my inner truth: I am kind. I am loving. My heart is open. I’m doing my best.
Gate 6: letting go of the shield of protection. I release the energy of betrayal and allowing others words or actions or judgments to affect how I see myself.
Gate 7: I release the need to measure my authority against others. I no longer rely on comparisonitis to guide my actions. I truly embody my divine, unique expression.
The dragonfly is the visual that emerged through this process. Metaphysically dragonfly symbolizes change and self-discovery, noticing our own spiritual growth. They remind us how fluid life can be and are messengers of light and joy.
Have I been able to always walk this journey embracing all that came through? I am a work in progress and I step into each day with the dragonfly as my guide!
Thank you for continuing to read this long post 🙏🏽 With much love to all of you 💗
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