57. Collaboration

Mountain


Thunder

Artwork by:

Meg Vellejos-McCoy at innerlifecreations.com.

Day 52 of 2022 and 2273 of her Daily Painting Practice.

Upon which Allies will you call to collaborate with you in the creation of our reality?

I will call upon my Allies of the plant, animal, and mineral kingdoms, together with my Ancestors, to collaborate with me in the creation of my evolving reality.

When my husband John was going through chemotherapy in preparation for his bone marrow transplant, he had some hard days. During reflection, I put out an open call for assistance for him — and for me in supporting him. As I sat in reflection, I felt the presence of my maternal Great Grandmother, my Nan. I smelled her perfume and was deeply comforted by her presence, as I had been as a child. Later, I mentioned Nan’s presence to my Mom who said, “Oh, she took care of my grandpa until he died from stomach cancer. She would know what you’re both going through.” I called and Nan came as my Ally. I did not know that she had nursed her husband.

It is through collaboration that we create new possibilities and realities. It is through collaboration that we connect with our Ancestors.