"Told her it wasn't art. It was an embarrassment.
They told her never to ever show anyone her scrawls."
Louise Penny
STILL LIFE
Once upon a time, there were young ones who would talk to the stars and hear whispers in the winds. If they shared what they saw and heard, adults would tell them to stop making up stories. Both adults and children would laugh at the exaggerated imaginations assuming they were just to gain attention.
As these weird children grew, they learned to commune privately and as life expanded so did kindred spirits. Unfortunately, they were called witches and when the name calling did not curtail activities, false rumors of devil worship were attached to the activities. Fear of the unknown, need to control strong women, they were burned at the stake.
Human beings are born into this world with a unique gift and how deeply it will flourish depends upon how it is nurtured, respected, and encouraged. Whether artist or scientist, brilliant imaginations have been laughed at and ridiculed. We are each responsible for safe passage of our offering to this world. Let us listen to our hearts and please the Divine, rather than taking to heart the insults of others.
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