Soul Singing with Anne Marie |
Hi! I'm Anne Marie, the creator of KaleidoSoul.com, and a SoulCollage® facilitator in Massachusetts. If you're just starting to sing your song with SoulCollage®, this column is especially for you.
Mother has always been a strong
archetype in my life, since the time I was a little girl playing dolls and
mothering our family cat, Tiny. I was delighted to be able to put this into
image and words when I discovered SoulCollage.
In lieu of a full column this month, I am directing you to an article I wrote on
my blog, Inner Surprises a few
years ago. In this entry, I explore the inner surprise of discovering that
there are many sides to the Divine Mother. In fact, I have two cards in my
Council Suit for Mother. Each one represents a different aspect of her. You
can read about my Two Divine Mothers on this page.
Anne Marie Bennett is a freelance writer, self-taught artist, SoulCollage® Facilitator and Facilitator Trainer who trained with Seena Frost. Her background is elementary education, computer software training, writing, and mixed media art. She lives, laughs, writes, and sings (and makes her own SoulCollage® cards!) in Beverly, MA. More of Anne Marie's cards/interpretations are available on her blog, Inner Surprises.
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Soul Symphonies with Karen |
My name is Karen Mann and I'm a SoulCollage® facilitator from Melbourne, Australia. This column is for those of you who have already made some cards & are ready to discover the symphony of voices inside of you and around you.
Due to illness, Karen was not able to write a column for us this month. Instead, we are using this space to share with you some resources on the Mother Archetype that we've found helpful:
The Mother Archetype - in-depth article by Janet Boyer.
Myths, Dreams, Symbols - excellent descriptions of some of the major archetypes, including divine mother.
Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women's Lives, by Jean Shinoda
Bolen.
Karen Mann is an artist, art teacher, Lifestyle Coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and SoulCollage® facilitator. Karen has been working with SoulCollage® cards for more than four years and facilitates a variety of SoulCollage® Groups. Karen also runs SoulCollage® Facilitator Training weekends. Karen offers regular workshops in Melbourne and Geelong, Australia, and is also available to travel to other regions in Australia. For more information, or to contact Karen, please visit her website, Flying Colours Creativity.
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KaleidoSoul Notes
Noteworthy resources for anyone interested in SoulCollage®
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KaleidoSoul Creations |
As promised, we are featuring SoulCollage® cards from our readers in each issue.
Each card below is one SoulCollager's expression of the Mother Archetype.
Mother Earth
Artist: Michele
Location: Arizona
I am the Mother of All, the Greatest Mother. I am one who nourishes,
supports, and glorifies, despite ignorance and mistreatment. I am the one
who connects the hearts of all women on the planet through the global
compassion I inspire.
Great Mother
Artist: Licia
Location: California
The Great Mother
Artist: Marti
Location: Illinois
I am the One who encourages you to follow your own Path.
Assuring you it is acceptable
To balance your care for the world with your care for yourself.
I am the One who guides you with my Divine Light
Through many cycles of Birth, Life, and Re-birth.
I am the Great Mother who will be with you for Eternity,
Illuminating your Path with Love and Peace.
Black Madonna
Artist: Cindy
Location: North Carolina
I am the Cosmic Mother, the Black Madonna. I am the one who holds all creation on her lap. I am a rebel against the establishment, a heavenly therapist, a spiritual guide, a friend to the oppressed and reconciler of all races. I am a healer of all dis-ease, a guide and companion at the time of death. I am the Dark Mother, the Cosmic Mother.
Inspiring Resourses
Books, Music & Inspiration
Artella is a lively playground for writers, artists, and any kind of creator (That's YOU!). You will find a wealth of resources, ideas, and playful projects to delight your inner artist and/or your inner writer. | |
SoulCollage® is a trademarked process created by Seena B. Frost.
For more information about Seena and the origins of SoulCollage®,
please visit her website.
SoulCollage® cards are made either from one's own art or from images found in materials which have been bought by or given to the SoulCollage® card maker. These collaged cards are used only for the cardmaker's own inner exploration. SoulCollage® cards are not sold, traded, bartered, or copied (except as a back-up for the cardmakers own use) as is stated in the " Principles of SoulCollage®." Where SoulCollage® cards are available to be seen by others, it is for the purposes either of demonstrating the SoulCollage® process or of sharing the cardmakers' inner process in the context of community. SoulCollage® is grateful to the artists and photographers who make this deep awakening process possible and in all ways SoulCollage® seeks to be respectful of their rights.
All articles in SOUL SONGS are copyrighted 2009,
by Anne Marie Bennett and Karen Mann.
Articles may be reprinted by permission only. | |