A Virgin a Day (6): Let it Be
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
"Let it be."
- Lennon/McCartney
Retablos -- tin paintings with religious themes --
are done to as a thank-you note to a saint
for intervening in people's lives.
For more Virgins, visit Rebecca's A Virgin a Day.
Be sure to read Steven's comment regarding
what Paul McCartney said about the impetus
for this work.
As for me, I think that when we dream,
there are many image threads woven through them.
Some people appear as themselves -- Paul's mother,
for example -- and the dream may be taken at
a very literal level. Other times, people are stand-ins
for archetypes, like the all loving Mother Goddess
who comes to you in dreams to impart
wisdom and crucial information
that the conscious mind is not absorbing.
From "virgin sightings" both historical and contemporary,
we know that many believe that
Mother Mary comes to them,
speaking words of wisdom,
providing miracles
that the believers themselves
were unwilling to claim as their own.
Comments
I love this image's rough and simple style. The artist was painting from the heart, not technique.
BEautiful Meri
your take always inspires...
xox - eb.
i am finally home, here
and
singing.
the tin retablos are a favorite of mine. imagine painting your thank you notes. childlike luminousness from a grateful heart whose prayer was answered.
thank you for being here...and comforting me with your beauty.
Noelle
this post is wonderful...
Mother Mary comes to me...indeed.
let it be
x..x
One of the subjects was taught by a very spiritual Egyptian philosoper who spoke about dreams. His definition, which I still use, of the nature of dreams was: "a visit to the conscious ignored". All realities being relative I was truly attracted by the concept and I am still considering the many aspects of dreams. A kaleidoscope of our true understanding of what makes reality perhaps? Or a visit into places that our reality conflicts with thus we are only allowed there in the conscious ignored?
I don't know if Mother Mary comes to me, if she would she would always be welcome.
What I know for certain is that the answer to most problems continues to be: let it be.
Pleasant dreams.
Peace.
O, and thanks so much for coming by. Please come often.
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xo bj