Share Your Wisdom with Others: Shine Your Light

The Hermit

Come down off the mountain and develop the gifts you have been given. Speak your truth.

The hermit stands on her narrow path of initiation. She holds up the lamp of truth to guide those below in the darkness. The background of the painting is the sunrise view from the northwest side of Mount Shasta on the morning of the Harmonic Convergence. The staff symbolizes the magical power of pilgrimage. The leaves sprouting from her staff represent new life taking form and wisdom waiting to be taught. Her cloak represents protection while she is withdrawn and traversing the inner realms. Her lamp is the fruit of that introspection, shining out into the world and reflected in her eyes.