Oh did I enjoy that movie. . .
Since watching it, I look at life in the sea in such a different way. We live in this world that we can see but forget totally of the beauty and mystical world under the surface of the sea. It is there, right there, but we forget about it; we don’t really connect with it or remember it.
Looking Back
When I was in my early twenties I use to snorkel and I remember the joy and the beauty of it, but then I forgot. . .Yes, I visit the aquarium and I love it, and it does remind me, but it is behind glass (like on show) not really giving it the attention that it is part of our world. A huge big part of our world and very much alive!
Show up for Wonder!
A few weeks ago I had the privilege to do an art retreat with Helen van Stolk, “Show up for WONDER”. Yes, it was all about the wonder of under the sea. We went snorkeling and it took me right back to my twenties, remembering the beauty of the sea world and the joy to see it.
Now, of course, I bought myself a wetsuit, goggles and snorkel and just have to go back in the sea as often as I can. It makes me feel alive, young and being very much in the moment.
During the retreat we painted, thinking about this magical world, and now I am still doing it. In fact, I am doing a whole series on it, finding books and seeing all the beauty out there. . .under the water.
So, here is one of my paintings inspired by the sea. It is all about the burst of energy that comes with new adventures, the underwater peace and silence, full of colours and textures. The shifting states of people’s energy.
Alive by Hetsie Otto
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