Combining the ancient practices of circle ritual, artmaking and storytelling for nurturance, reconnection, and self-healing. HeartTending is a gentle, yet powerful way to reconnect with the true nature of our own heart, and with the ancient wisdom of our ancestors.
Through guided meditation, HeartTending participants are led to listen for the stories contained in the cave of their own heart. These stories are then coaxed out of the imagination and given voice through colorful imagery—birthed layer-by-layer—and turned into art. In this manner, repressed or undiscovered aspects within each of us can be nurtured back to life through color, texture and shape.
When tended to, the heart speaks authentically. It gives voice to our stories of rage, pain, vulnerability and fear, and breathes them safely out into the light, side-by-side with our stories of joy, compassion and strength.
Participant Story Painting
© 2013 Kim McAndrews
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