Living the Miraculous (2)
November 29, 2009
By definition, a miracle is what appears to be inexplicable: its existence traditionally defined as being beyond the range of human knowing. But clearly, in this age of technology, the miraculous is commonplace. Our perception of reality is undergoing vast change. What awes us today becomes integrated in us – and tomorrow is already part of our experience of life. An experience that is enriched through our collective consciousness. The speed of the integration is evident: we have only to review this past decade to see how far we have come, individually and collectively.
So what does the miraculous look like if we include super-normal sensory awareness? What marks of genius can demonstrate our capacity to live beyond human knowing – beyond any personal/limited experience of reality? Here are 2 examples that speak to me as evidence that we have an inner vision of life. Evidence that we are a source of intelligence, unlimited in scope, and able to communicate the power of what enlivens us.
Esref Armagan: The Blind Painter
Blind since birth, Esref paints with his fingers and has a fascinating ability to understand scale and perspective, and include that in his paintings.
He says, “I want to be remembered as someone who sees the world through their fingertips.”
To understand his artistry, it seems we should pay attention to what he is saying about his fingers.
Artists have an ability to see life in a rich portrayal of poetic and symphonic overlays – giving us glimpses of other perspectives as our eyes move interdimensionally, exploring and connecting with inner worlds of their and our creation.
Fleur Barnfather: Visionary Artist
A great friend of mine, Fleur Barnfather, has an ability to paint consciousness. Her portfolio depicts the movement of global consciousness during this past decade. She does not use inspiration as a base for her paintings, but feels into the energy of her subject, communes with that, and then transforms a canvas into a space of living art.
Painting © Fleur Barnfather
Here is one of her visionary pieces, ‘The Rise of Authentic Power‘.
Of it she says -
“There is a fresh power rising, as the phoenix bursts forth. She rises to meet in union with authentic masculine energy. Together they celebrate the powerful delights and adventures that are discovered through mutual admiration and creative collaboration.”
We respond to the energy of what she has painted. We respond to what takes us beyond human knowing, so that our own potential is fired. We can feel what she paints. We can feel the energy enliven our creativeness – and that to me is miraculous.