I am now on the penultimate day of my first solo art exhibition which runs from 26th Sept to 4th Oct. in a small town on the Silver Coast in Portugal. The local council invited me to exhibit . I have to say I was delighted and terrified in equal measure to accept this invitation. Having my art exhibited in a public arena was a huge step for me. It certainly creates a sense of vulnerability.
So, I asked deep within what was the purpose of having this exhibition at this time for me. The gist of the response which came to me is as follows.
I was reminded that each and every one of us are beings of light. We are meant to let our light shine and in doing so we can be a beacon for others as we walk more discovery ourselves and our potential. Over the last ten years I rekindled my interest in art which was sidelined for nearly fifty years. For me to experience and express myself through painting is important and it brings me into the present moment and joyous states. The exhibition was just an extra step – one where I share this with others. Accepting this step allowed opportunities to flow to me by way of meeting people who will help me get my message out and also to attract those who might need me help.
So, even if it was a bit daunting, and I was not always being seen for who I really am during this exhibition, it was worth taking this major step in “Strutting my Stuff”