Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 273}

Working on clothes.  Getting there.

In case you forgot where this all started or you are just joining us on this journey, this post explains this portrait.  And Dearly Departed Drawings explains my beginning.

Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 272}

Working on darkening tones today.  Both Neil and Ben's faces are nearly finished.   I love the glide of a pencil across paper.

Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 271}

Drawing.  Not a lot of time to draw today, but I did work more on Ben's shirt, face and hair.  Hoping to be afforded more time to work soon. 

Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 268}

Stripes.  Lots of them.  Reminds me of another boy wearing a stripey shirt...... oh the lines.

Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 265}

Working on Ben today.  I still see slight corrections I need to make to his face, but I am satisfied with Neils face.  Feeling really good about my progress.  Glad I started over.  I knew I had too.  What does not resonate with me must go.  In all aspects of my life. 

Aura Photo

I was at the MUM Expo today and was told you can get a photo of your aura taken.  Finding auras pretty intriguing of course I was interested.  Other religions, beliefs, spirituality and beyond totally interest me and I love finding out about all these other "worlds", religions and what have you.

But firstly, what is an aura you ask?  Scientifically speaking it is a concrete, existing energy field that surround living creatures. The Aura is formed by subtle color radiances which surround the body of a human being.  Each color signifies a certain vibration which has different meanings.  The human being is a complex organism, full of emotion, intelligence and spirit, and these qualities are reflected in his or her energy field, or Aura. One's Aura can change from time to time, as a result of ones own experiences and views on life. However, the overall aura can remain the same, or can be subject to major changes. (definitions found on the original Aura Photograpy website)

So how can you possibly take a photo of that, must be your second question.  The equipment uses Biofeedback.  Using a hand sensor, a person would put their left (or right) hand onto the hand sensors. This measures the standardized biofeedback parameter. The hand sensor itself has various contact points on them; these are connected with certain organs of the body, as well as measure the electromagnetic field of the user and can thus deliver information about the energetic and auric qualities of that person. The hand sensor can also measure deviations in temperature, humidity and static electricity in the environment and the person, allowing for greater precision in data gathering. These data parameters are then projected as a radiant, colored aura field around the body on either a Polaroid photo or onto a computer or television screen. In no time thereafter, a brilliant color photo or computer print out can be presented.

In short, these kinds of biofeedback probes can pick up your spiritual energy. The camera or video device can then display this information as a colorful field around your body. The colors actually reflect your spiritual and auric state.

My Aura Photo

I was told that because my aura "cones" at the top, rather than normally "rounded"  that I am greatly connected to the spiritual world and a very spiritual person.  At this point she asked me what I am doing that would explain this.  So I started telling her about my Dear Departed Drawings  as a possible explanation and she was in awe.  (so strange to have so many different "spiritualists" in awe of my work)  I then proceeded to show her my blog and again she was in awe again.  She proceeded to tell me I am on my life's path and am a healer.  I am also balanced and very grounded. (Not the first time I've heard these descriptions)

Then she held my photo in front of the ceiling lights (just regular lights).  And this happened.

Spirits in my aura!

Then she starts pointing out all these faces in my aura!!  I have lots of faces in my aura photo, spirit guides, passed on loved ones, etc.  She explained that when a person has a photo of their aura taken, its like a family photo where everyone tries to crowd in to get their picture taken. So click on the photo just above and step back - you will see them too!!  Very interesting stuff!

Then we discussed my chakra photo.

Chakra photo

First thing she asked me was if I was tired.  YES.  I have been super busy these last few weeks.  Preparing for Weeusables Consignment Event, the beginning of MOPS and trying to complete normal daily tasks such as taking care of the house and children.  Never mind pursuing my own ambitions! HA!  No really, just not getting enough sleep and very busy.  She gave me a few prayers and meditation ideas to say and do at night before sleep to help my body rest.  Then she proceeded to tell me that even though my chakras are tired and small that my overall state of my aura is very healthy and bright! She also mentioned there is a "crossover" in my chakras. You can see in my Solar Plexus Chakra (the fifth one down from the very top) it is diamond shaped.  I did not fully understand what her description/opinion was of this and unfortunately do not remember her exact words.  But she said it is very rare and from what I remember is somehow related to spirituality.  I have been searching and scouring the internet for an explanation but have not yet found anything.  Any one elses input would be welcome.  We discussed a few other things and I discovered she is also a spiritualist.  There was another booth at the Expo offering aura photos for a lesser price but not really any insight.  When I approached the very crowed booth to inspect further I didn't feel as connected as I did to this booth.  So glad I made the decision I did.

I also ran into the beautiful soul from The Moon + Stones Healing that provided me with a free tarot card pull online!! 

If you are interested in the woman that provided me with the explanation of my aura and chakra photo (her husband actually was the one taking them), her website is here.

In reviewing my photos here I happened to notice the reflection of light in the background of my aura photo forms a cross on the left side of the photo.  Interesting and curious to say the least.

Dearly Departed Drawings ~ Neil {day 263}

Feeling really good about Neils face.  Hoping his relatives feel the same way about it.  Still have work to do on Bens face.  Shirts, pants, background - still left to go. 

Thinking a LOT about our friends, specifically Hank (Neil and Bens mother).  Really missing her.  Been a few months since we have made the trip up north.  I am dreaming of the day when they are an hour and a half away.  I am really feeling blessed with our group of friends.  They are my husbands childhood friends but have treated me like I belonged from day one.  They have no idea how much that means to me.  To have strangers accept you into their tribe immediately.  They are friends for life.  Recently we lost a few near and dear to us.  Houd, Joel and my friend Lindsay.  Sorry we didn't get up there in time to really spend some time with them.  We love you all.  And miss you so much.  You mean the WORLD to us.  Really.