
Spiritual Discernment



My newest work, “Triba Magia” which translates to “The Three Wise Women”, or “The Three Magi”, which started with a question:
What if the Zoroastrian mages in the Bible who were following the Star of Bethlehem had been women?
Challenging perspectives of both history and mythos visually is something that consumes me as an artist. I search for the hidden ways our souls use to define our worlds. So often an image speaks to us deeply without words and fills our consciousness with “truths” based on the prejudices associated with those images.
While this doesn’t look like a typical depiction of searching for the Christ child, in my spirit it is exactly what I feel it would look like had the wise men been women. In my deeper soul, knowing that there were women seeking Jesus beyond and before men. Women supported Jesus throughout his ministry, and were an integral (if scantily mentioned) part of the early church.
Artistically, the three birds allude to the trinity within us of Maiden, Mother and Crone, reflecting the three figures themselves. The bare trees represent as figuratively “not yet bearing fruit” because all of the world is waiting for His birth. And of course, the “Star” of Bethlehem which is the astrological conjunction the mages knew as the sign of this historical event. I chose the colors of autumn to winter allowing the timeframe to fit the period of just before the winter solstice, when light returns to the world anew.
I am offering this as a card this year, and also as a limited edition print, which can be found here:
Cards – https://etsy.me/3IlsK0q
8X10 – https://etsy.me/2ZWlIy1
“Grandmothers’ Message”Through Sharon
McErlane
“You have labored hard and long to stay the course during these difficult times,” the Grandmothers said. “You have been stalwart,” they declared, “and we are here today to tell you that your work has borne fruit. There is a piercing radiance in the Net of Light now. It is brilliant, playful, and more electric! Your commitment, your steadfastness at the wheel of life has paid off. The Net of Light has grown in power and reach. “You’ve been concentrating so fully on staying connected to the Net, that you may not be aware of the increase in light that’s now covering and surrounding you. Take a moment and look up,” they said, pointing to the sky. “Look up, open within yourself to the Net of Light and receive as its effulgence pours all over you. Sit within this downpour and let luminescence bathe you. Feel the light and breathe it in. Revel in its sparkling brilliance. It’s penetrating your skin,” they exclaimed, “your mind, your thoughts, and your heart. Receive,” the Grandmothers said. “Take it in. Bathe in the light. “You have earned this,” they said as they looked me up and down, “you have helped create it. So, breathe it in deeply now. Relax as you take the light in and let its sparkling presence sink into your cell beds, flow into your memory, into your muscles, breath and blood. It is pure happiness that is infusing you now. Happiness,” they repeated. “And this happiness is yours. “The world will continue with its shaking and quaking,” they said, shrugging as if to say, ‘so what?’ “The Earth will be dislodging blockages of every kind now, discharging all sorts of evil. You will be aware as this takes place and at the same time, you’ll be aware of the lighted one that you are. Dark is rising up in order to be transmuted and as this happens, light is infusing the very core of your being. “Each time you open to and feel the radiance of the Net of Light within yourself, you bless the world. By aligning yourself with light, you give light a place to live. You call it home to you and you hold it steady. When you do this, you help Mother Earth discharge the ancient mindsets and attitudes that have polluted Her for so long. You ally yourself with light and with Her, and your sparkling brilliance brings joy to your Mother. So, we ask you now to let go of all worry, all fear, and simply allow yourself to glow. Allow yourself to take your place as the radiant one that you are. “We are with you,” the Grandmothers said, “so shine, Precious Light, shine!”

Perhaps the most important thing we bring to another person is the silence in us, **not the sort of silence that is filled with unspoken criticism or hard withdrawal.
The sort of silence that is a place of refuge, of rest, of acceptance of someone as they are. We are all hungry for this other silence. It is hard to find. In its presence we can remember something beyond the moment , a strength on which to build a life.
Silence is a place of great power and healing ..
~ Rachel Naomi Remen ~
Art by Pascal Campion

I realized my ” super power ” is my vulnerable state
and how deeply I bond with those “different ” folks
and deeply whom I share my ” super power”
while transversing humanity …
The massive labeling of our children , then races ,
women and children.
As the daughter of a compliant LPN who popped
those magic pills of pharmaceutical death , which
cost her her life after 5 years of agony , followed by
her 1st born daughter’s horrific death . Neither
necessary , and I have learned both Grandmothers died
with Valium addiction , depleting their strength,
physically , emotionally and spiritually .
I had the awareness magnified, of the drain and possible
demise resulting of holding emotions in, of non
communication, of not healing trauma ..of course not
knowing the term trauma , as a child , but certainly
holding my own , and being a problem child .
No one , NO one acknowledged my oral rape in
family but Dad. At a time when their marriage had
taken a huge nose dive , both had affairs , after a time
reuniting , ignoring the devastation showing up
in ” adverse” behaviors.
I was very nervous internally, chewing the inside of
my mouth down to popping out a nerve . In addition
to poor nutrition , lack of instruction in a home
of no structure, I hid in my room for privacy and to
avoid being put to work..or watching behaviors I
found uncomfortable .
No peace , no privacy , no space inside I was in my
room or outside or at a friend’s.
I note that in council as well, the deepest hurt , the
hardest to look at , our fractured families, shadow
and light , that ultimately demands strong boundaries
which comes with self worth as one takes charge
and ” mothers ” oneself as the mother longed for ..
I fill that spot for some , even if for that one talk .
As well as adults , after 4 hours of talking to a very
intelligent, single man, he said he has no one to talk
to that has the info I have ..I gave him my card but
I have not heard from him.
I am aquetely aware that indivually peace with in
and peace within our homes is vital to our planet .
It is as vital to Mother Earth 🌎 ❤.
A shift is occurring and I am very happy to be
acknowledged as such , as I conclude business , legal
left undone and in shambles, many unpleasant truths
await , as I take it day by day , every effort to solidify
my foundation and thus leave some legacy and honor
for our family with facts that helped healed me …
Our children seek mentors , wisdoms , acceptance
and our truths are vital in being heard , we have hope
and faith to begin to release old hurts , often stepping
out of the family dynamic that does not resonate
until we gain strength in all ways required.
It was vital to my recovery, and thus to be there for Dad
as well as our sons who still reject me…I understand
but again , my awareness of how vital this is , has
brought me to this point , of surrender to Thy Will
allowing all to flow ..
I am striving for every ounce of strength to set up my
office as 3 months later , much has delayed my ability
to get my things in storage.., As a result I am depleted
and in constant need of rest . However , I am Blessed
indeed to have helpers , angels without wings , from
Landlord to my 2 bestest 💖, who treat me very well.
Its a very healthy , intelligent exchange full of respect
and love and we ” glow ” hours into working together
we know peace , and union ..
Peace with in , the mutual exchange of love and respect
without one bit of negatives , is a Blessing .
This , along with many more over the years , as long
as I can remember , I have had awareness that I totally
accept , and I accept that some don’t hear me and I don’t
matter , but I cannot allow that energy to defeat me .
I have dental issues , gut issues , that I am determined
to heal, and so I discern better ….Peace within and
without as our children require and deserve is
impartive.
All that should be is returned to you , as I am learning
each and every day .
We return to ourselves, and its not always possible
to hold old energies that have nothing to support you .
Its scary , and holds much power, liberated to be…who
we are , who we are meant to be ..escaping the eternal
box or shroud of families who desire us to hold trauma
in fear of change .
Light attracts light , and shadow test us , in our efforts
to reach for more light, calm and peace .
Blessings & Peace ,
Dona Luna


”Imagine that it didn’t happen the way you were told in the religious communities of childhood. Imagine hearing Eve’s words read from the sacred text one morning at your church, synagogue, mosque, or women’s circle:
As the Mother of all Living, I pick the fruit of life. It is good and satisfies hunger. It is pleasant to the eye. It is wise and opens the way to self-discovery and understanding. Those among you who are curious, who lust for life in all its fluidity, dare with me—bite into your life and the fullness of its possibility.
After Eve’s words are read, the elder women give an apple to the first person in the row. As the crone hands you an apple, she looks into your eyes and says:
Take and eat of the good fruit of life. You are good. You are very good. Bite into the apple and savor its sweetness.
After everyone has partaken of the good fruit of life, the closing blessing is spoken:
Open to the depths of goodness within you. Believe in your goodness. Live out of the abundance of who you are as a child of life. Affirm the original goodness of your children until the stories of old hold no sway in their hearts. Bite into your life and the fullness of its possibility.”
-Patricia Lynn Reilly, A Deeper Wisdom: The 12 Steps from a Woman’s Perspective
“Eve Claims Her Power” by Jennifer Bothast
Source: Matt KahnTo round out today’s day of poetry, I’m sharing one I wrote years’ ago as my open letter to the spiritual ego. Both the one I faced in myself and in others. Its incredible how relevant it is in today’s current landscape. May we all learn to lead with love. Connecting instead of correcting. Please enjoy:
Oh Sweet Soul Oh sweet soul, who’s learned so muchYour triggers ignited through the words you clutchRehearsals are done, your performance is setTo overemphasize what you’re meant to forgetHow much you’ve survived, you’ve come so farBut correcting others is not who you areYou’re desperate to feed a world with no bowlPlease open your eyes – oh sweet soul Oh sweet soul, who can’t see pastEach aha moment that cannot lastYou’re not in charge of what needs to be knownBut here to inspire throughout actions shownInsight was gathered, you’ve become well-equippedTo notice new patterns, while control still grippedYou’ll encounter so many throughout fate’s playAnd fight for the chance to have your sayIs projecting your ideas a part of the goal?Please think again – oh sweet soul Oh sweet soul, why do you suggestYour concepts to those who act as your testYou’ve looked within and found the DivineClarity kindled, but you’re calling it “Mine”And now you debate to correct who you seeNot seeing your shadow – a spiritual “me”It’s not liberation till you’re free of the thoughtThat forces you to speak just to see where you’re caughtYou say ‘all is one’ like a truth no one knewAnd if there’s only one – who are you speaking to?Intentions are so pure, while blinded by a roleCorrecting all your critics – oh sweet soul Oh sweet soul, it’s time to open upAnd bring forth the love that overflows your cupThere’s much to consider and many to embraceBut no one to correct – no matter who you faceI welcome every judgment, regardless how unclearTo see the one I’m facing and know that God is hereSilence makes one humble and humble helps you seeSince there’s only one, we’re free to disagreeI welcome each projection, as if you know my pathYou need it more than I do to validate your wrathYou’re free to misperceive me and have the final wordI thank you for the practice to let your voice be heardWhy hide from your freedom, just let it takes its tollAnd break apart your certainty – oh sweet soul Oh sweet soul, may you come to realizeYou need not affirm what another one deniesIn a world of so much wisdom, there’s no end to what is trueYou’re free to do your dance and watch what captures youRepeating every concept, as if it meant a thingPerformance never-ending for those who pull your stringAnd even as I say this, you’ll turn it back on meAs if the truth is hidden and only you can seeI love the light within you, thank God it can’t preventA chance to love you deeper despite the package sentPoint out every fragment and misperceive the wholeYour innocence respected – oh sweet soul Matt Kahn