What a total delight to paint these Lenten Rose from the garden. I love how the painting turned out to have the feeling of a watercolor.

Lenten Rose/Hellebore are undemanding in their arrival and yet adorable in their presence. The way the petal opens down, feels like emptying a cup pouring out all the goodness.

I wrote two questions beneath this canvas,

“What if I lived from the belief that my true nature is wise and loving?”

“What if I lived, breathed, moved from my most wise and loving self?”

A phrase came to me recently in my lovingkindness meditation practice that I feel links the flower and the intention, “May kindness (for self and others) come easily.” That feels like wisdom from a wise and loving place. To me when kindness to others comes easily it is a sign I’m centered, living from my true nature, my most wise and loving self. I picture these flowers that open downward, pouring out kindness. A flow of joy, support, encouragement that comes easily. Offered freely.

“When the heart is not afraid love can pour through.” Dipa Ma

30” x 30”
Original Acrylic on Canvas
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