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Esoteric Dreamwork: Your Gateway to Infinite Creativity and Life Transformation

Kristena introduces the treasures behind Esoteric or the "hidden" Mystery Wisdom inherent in the ancient art of dreamwork. In the realm of esoteric practices, dreamwork can give us glimpses of our future or karma. Kristena shares a painting inspired by a dream she had when a teenager and explores the precognitive aspects and how the definitions of the dream-painting kept unpacking over time, revealing the relevance only 25 years later! Just as the alchemist seeks to transmute base metals into precious ones, practitioners of esoteric dreamwork delve into their dreams to uncover untapped creative potential. Everyone can access a wellspring of inspiration that transcends the limitations of waking thought, allowing for a profound expansion of both artistic expression and self-awareness. Moreover, esoteric dreamwork offers a unique path to personal evolution by integrating the lessons and revelations gleaned from the dream world into daily life. Through these practical techniques of dream incubation, journaling, and sacred sleep meditations, individuals can cultivate a heightened state of awareness or build their Dream Body-that crosses the threshold of sleep into Other states of consciousness. The added bonus for creatives, is many artists and writers have been inspired by dreams and Kristena shares some of these stories. Kristena West M.A. has been teaching Dreamwork since the early 90's and brings years of shamanic and Western Mystery traditions training and safe tried and tested techniques. She has written two books, Alchemy the Magical Arts of the Union of Soul; 1998 and Olaf Asteson a Holy Nights Art & Dream workbook; 2019. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT DREAMWORK SIGN UP AT www.KristenaWestArt.com

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Klimpt intuitve portrait on background blotting watercolor paper.

At the end of a long art making day, cleaning up my art table i was stacking the paper underneath the art project, and i started working on the scribbles, paint drops and crayon marks...i looked into this blobby mess and started drawing and came up with a Klimpt like face of a woman. i love it.

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MAY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION : ZODIAC TAURUS BALANCE=PROGRESS

Kristena discusses the month of MAY's Zodiac sign Taurus. The VIRTUE of Taurus is equilibrium or Balance. The Virtue of Balance become Progress. How can this help me in my contemporary life? What does this mean in modern group dynamics, or personal inner-work, how does it relate to myself? How can it help me? Well, pull up a chair and have a cuppa- this is from Kristena's successful women@mens group stories and transformation. Check out #BecomingSophia her creative arts community. #personaldevelopment #anthroposophy #innerwork #creativeart #mindfulness #mixedmedia #artist #colortherapyart www.KristenaWestArt.com

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AI THE DEATH OF THE ARTIST?

With people all over the world "scrapping" copies of artists original work and selling it as the "artists own work" (!) what are the emotional, psychological, financial and ethical ramifications? Kristena discusses A from a various perspectives including shamanic, spiritual, religious and ethical viewpoints. What is the Karma being created by using ai fraudulently? Will ai be the death of the artist? Will artists begin to hide their work?Listen as Kristena shares personal stories. www.KristenaWestArt.com #personalgrowth #shamanism #artificialintelligence #artists #karma #anthroposophy

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Personal Development; the Gift of Asking Questions

www.KristenaWestArt.com What’s in it for Me? Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story. You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!

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Becoming Sophia; Cultivating the Virtues & Conquering the Vices a Creative Arts Community.

www.KristenaWestArt.com A life long artist, dreamer and community arts instructor, Kristena is a teacher of men and women's groups. She is passionate about igniting creativity, self-discovery and sharing wisdom, tools and sacred practices to so you can choose a healthy more creative lifestyle. Kristena West is known for her unique perspective on inner work, which she defines as the process of exploring and transforming oneself on a deep psychological and spiritual level. Her teaching style combines a blend of introspection, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, offering client and or readers a holistic approach to self-discovery and personal development. Kristena emphasizes the importance of delving into one's inner landscape, exploring the deeper story, and understanding the underlying patterns and beliefs that shape our experiences and behaviors. She encourages us to engage in practices such as meditation, journaling, and creativity as self-reflection tools of inquiry, exploration and healing. One notable aspect of Kristena's teaching is her ability to communicate complex psychological concepts in a clear and accessible manner. She often uses relatable language and relays her own experiences to illustrate her points, making her work relatable and engaging for readers of various backgrounds. Moreover, West's writing reflects her deep compassion and understanding for the human experience. She acknowledges the challenges and struggles that individuals face while embarking on the inner work journey, and she provides gentle guidance and support throughout her teaching and writing. Her style is both compassionate and empowering, inspiring students or readers to embrace self-acceptance, cultivate inner resilience, and create positive change in their lives. Overall, Kristena combines introspection, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, creating a relatable and compassionate approach to inner work. Her work serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual transformation.

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Becoming Sophia Creative Arts Community - Artwork by Kristena West over the years of Sophia

Sophia (divine wisdom) has many guises, many faces, as we all are in the becoming-searching for the Divine. There are countless veils of Sophia- the ancient Egyptian myth, " I am the Past, the Present, and the Future. Every mortal should lift my veil.” Sophia (divine Wisdom) has many faces or veils... if you could lift the veil over Sophia's face, what would she reveal to your soul's gaze? Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story. You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story. You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!

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For 40 years I have donated my art, work and design skills, teaching, mentoring, training, podcasts and consulting for free to help and support people learning creativity and skills to support our healing journey.

As an artist, I give back to the community I happen to be living in; from Santa Barbara's Summer Solstice Parade to the year long Gratitude project Dolls for Peace community arts project for Children's Hospital Oakland, CA after 9/11.

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Esoteric Dreamwork: Your Gateway to Infinite Creativity and Life Transformation

Klimpt intuitve portrait on background blotting watercolor paper.

MAY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION : ZODIAC TAURUS BALANCE=PROGRESS

AI THE DEATH OF THE ARTIST?

Personal Development; the Gift of Asking Questions

Becoming Sophia; Cultivating the Virtues & Conquering the Vices a Creative Arts Community.

Becoming Sophia Creative Arts Community - Artwork by Kristena West over the years of Sophia

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