Verse 6*
The
valley spirit, undying
Is called the Mystic Female
Is called the Mystic Female
The
gate of the Mystic Female
Is called the root of Heaven and Earth
Is called the root of Heaven and Earth
It
flows continuously, barely perceptible
Utilize it; it is never exhausted
Utilize it; it is never exhausted
The
valley of the spirit (that quiet, pure space within and without) is
what is real. In the creative process, with it's ups and downs, one
always comes to this still space, as it is the the creative source
of the universe, like a mother figure always there and always
nurturing our inspirations, dreams.
It
is that caring love that is the base of the all creation. When we
understand this, and connect with this creative source, we have
access to limitless magical, artistic insights.
This
is a very mystical, and powerful verse. Just makes me reconnect with
that feeling, that I couldn't describe before. That emotion of pure
love that is pouring through me while I am painting or
drawing....open, soft, unconditional...
* I am using Translation by Derek Lin as examples of verses, but there are many different translations with
different nuances and sensibilities of the translators. This is my interpretations, geared towards creativity....isn't that what life is all about ?
Please leave your own thoughts on this.
Please leave your own thoughts on this.
Wonderful words and source of inspiration. I feel that I paint with love also, so I enjoyed reading about your interpretation of the verse through Art, and it's inspired results are beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emma for your kind comment. It is interesting how different the art can be, but when it is created with love, it shows...it always speaks to you.
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