Studio facelift for Spring-----

Since Christmas  I have sold quite  a few paintings and ofcourse

I'm happy about this,---the problem is that the studio walls begin to look a little bare.

Before Spring I usually find that inspiration comes slowly and I find it hard to even look at an empty canvas.

This year however I must have had extra help and I've been able to put together a new selection. Not many, but the studio is looking a little refreshed,---in time for Spring. Let's hope that inspiration keeps on coming.

     Mo.

The change we long for----

So much enlightenment here.
                           Mo.

blue morning mood.

Blue morning---sky reflected in sea, houses bathed in early  light.
Boats serene, still, ----waiting for the day.

I too wait, suspended in that moment ,
a precious moment when all seems  right,
when Creation seems at one with itself,
and my heart is filled with peace.
                                        Mo.

A painting and a prayer-----

                                                                      Acrylic on stretched canvas   ---
Spring is in the air here with its promise of newness and rebirth,-yet the world seems to be falling into a turmoil and violence that is shocking.

So much suffering, so much grief, so much happening that we can hardly comprehend  within our helplessness.

Daffodils speak to me of the hope of renewal, so this painting is my prayer for a troubled world. Within the scenes of devastation that we are seeing, we are also aware of so much courage and truly unselfish love.

Many people now are fighting for freedom.Yes we need freedom, and we need change, we need revolution;-----I believe though that the  revolution that  will ultimately win will not be accomplished by hatred and war,  it will be a revolution of the heart .
 Mo.

A place to dream in.

              The first time I saw my little studio it was the palms that drew me.

There was something majestic here; something that felt strong, powerful and protective,-somewhere to feel at peace.   

               

                                                  
Today, months later I still feel that magnetic pull as I look through the studio window.
A sense of history, a sense of mystery, a vibrational force that creates within me a deep feeling of both awe and peace.
Within this circle of palms I feel safe and protected, apart somehow from the hustle and bustle around me.

                                                  
It's a place to paint in, a place to socialise in, a place where sometimes it is so good just to sit quietly and dream.
                                                   .Mo

OASIS NEWS---SPRING 2011

The Oasis  vision continues, and  I try to develop what I consider to be the most helpful programme that can be used by those interested as practical guide lines. 

It is simply a framework that people can use to let life be as full, happy ,peaceful and free as possible, in their own individual way, using their individual gifts in a positive, caring interaction with others.----a development of a true community style of living.

From the Oasis I offer a simple monthly programme that people can enter into if they wish--------

1) 'A central theme for the month, with a focus on an aspect of the Vision'----For this month  -  thursday 17th march  7-30 at the flat.

2)A therapeutic programme of deep relaxation/meditation , with a focus on  finding an inner silence that makes contact with the soul and a real sense of enlightenment and peace.----This month- thursday 31st march-7-30 at the flat.

3) The Oasis studio is a facet of The Oasis and is offered as a base for people to relax and enjoy a positive social interaction. Infact all programmes emphasise the social aspect, although I also offer individual Relaxation Therapy if wished.

For this month no set opening time. If you see the door open feel welcome to call in .  

I always feel so sorry that those of you in the U.K. or abroad who have an interest in The Oasis are not able to be here for  the evenings and programmes.Please  feel free to contact me at any time.

There is a CD (available in mid march)-'The Oasis Way,' and you might find this helpful in that it summarises very clearly the Way of Life that is advocated.

Also there is a small range of Relaxation/ Meditation CDs. These use the spoken word to lead into a deep yet simple programme of relaxation, visualisation,reflection,

and positive suggestion,-----a slowing down of the body and mind to open out the heart to its relationship with the soul and so find an integrated sense of wholeness

and peace. I  show one of the CDs below, all use a basically similar format.

So.- as Spring approaches I hope that everyone feels ready to enter into the hope of a renewed sense of  life and living,-----Mary calls it 'The time of Rebirth.'

God bless,

Maureen.

      €12----free postage and packing.