 Long
ago as well as today, some Monks and religious over the world believe
that shaving their head demonstrated personal renunciation of earthly
things and desires; therefore facilitating the entrance of God's
graces and spiritual enlightenments resulting in abundant enrichments
to
the soul. With the help of DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS they were hopeful
of attaining spiritual enlightenment before the end of their life.
The "blue" color of the cassock or holy robe of the Monk indicates
spirituality. "Blue" also imparts a feeling of calming oneness with
the universe and a peaceful state of mind.
The elegantly handsome Russian Wolfhound facing the opposite direction
represents the carnal that besets all of humankind. The dog's fur
represents its instinctual nature. Fur also represents undercover
or "things that are not always as they appear". The "red" color of
the collar around the Wolfhound's neck suggests energy and uncontrolled
emotions. The small bell hanging and ringing from the "red" collar
is a reminder of the "small still voice" that prompts us not to act
on wrong or negative thoughts or temptations. The Monk's wrist and
hand resting across the palace dog's back symbolizes the unavoidable
connection to the corporeal, sensual and material nature of life.
The colors of "green", "blue" to "purple" fingernails of the Monk
denotes levels of DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS that have the ability to
clear the mind and heart in support of spiritual quests that promote
a conscious existence.
The cloisonné vase with it's many multicolor patterns represents "the
path of life" that we cannot always control, but we can control how
we react, accept and deal with life events and situations. The "white" of
the chrysanthemums means truth and purity. These represent events
of revelation, special inspirations that keep the seeker on the path.
They are recognizable by the gratitude, peace and love that engulfs
the soul and is seen in the behavior of the seeker along with the
Gift of Fortitude enabling one to persevere.
The "burnt orange" horizontal bar in the middle of the painting represents
the presence and life of the Divine Creator's creative Holy Spirit
offering wisdom as guidance. That particular "burnt orange" color
represents a surrounding of Holy Energy, promoting peace and is pure
Life Force. This bar only appears in a few paintings in this series
of DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS also known as" A Conscious World".
The grounding "brown" color of the background signifies a foundation
of truth.
The Monk has fixed his gaze forward with his heart set upon the prize.
May we always readily pay attention to the ringing of that "small
still voice" guiding us along on our own personal life path and spiritual
journey. May we be blessed with an abundance of DREAMS AND MEDITATIONS
and the wisdom to set our course upon the Truth, also known as "A
Conscious World". What prize have you set your heart upon?
Val Jean
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