Out of art and spiritual practices of a Pennsylvania Dutch hexmeister comes the Wisdom of the Gods, delivered by the Völva of the North. These words are meant to generate an inner dialog with self and with the Powers That Be. The blogger is only the messenger.
Designer and artist Jj Starwalker, learned traditional "Pennsylvania Dutch" hex painting as a young girl from her grandmother. She followed many career paths through the years, only occasionally taking up the brush. When she did, however, she was always drawn to circular forms -- a counterpoint to the rectangular format of her work as the creative director of Vision IPD design studio in Beaufort, NC. In the last few years she has returned to the roots of her heritage, infusing the typical barn blessings with new insights and her signature use of metallic hues. She has exhibited work in many media, including early interpretations of the hex designs in batik at The Egg and The Eye -- now the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Jj features her artwork on her art website www.DutchHexSign.com. For Internet and print design work, visit www.VisionIPD.com.
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Find community, build community, from threads and shards; a new awakening on the rubbish of what was before.
The word of the day is renew.
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Writing from the depths of the soul can clear the air, bringing folks together or clearing deadwood.
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The Mysteries are deep and the night is dark, all you need to know will be revealed in time.
The word of the day is contemplation.
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The view from afar can show the big picture, but progress is made when you get your hands dirty.
The word of the day is perspective.
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It takes two to make a relationship. Your caring can never replace their lack.
The word of the day is balance.
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Rise above the forest to see the trees in all their glory.
The word of the day is potential.
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If you cannot change, you cannot heal.
The word of the day is wound.
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