Jan Blencowe's video: Mixed Media Art Journal Flip Through - Oak

janblencowe.com Exploring the imagery, symbolism and meaning of an Oak tree. Considering the cutting down of a tree, it's remaining stump and the resilience of its life and spirit found in the great roots deep in the earth that sustain it. They seem to be roots that lead to ancestors and ancestral ways and knowledge. Examining also the way the great oak provides shelter, food and home for many animals. Dipping into the the presence of the Greenman and Lady of the Woods. Finding all the parts, roots and branch, bark, leaf, nut, bud and fruit. to be necessary for the wholeness that the oak represents. From Whats-Your-Sign.com..." The oak is considered a cosmic storehouse of wisdom embodied within its towering strength. Ancient Celts observed the oak's massive growth and impressive expanse. They took this as a clear sign that the oak was to be honored for its endurance, and noble presence....The Celtic meaning of the oak tree deals with symbolic themes of durability, purity and constancy...The oak's status was (and still is) undeniable. Further merit to its regal presence is its tendency to attract lightning. This was considered hugely powerful among the ancients and is associated with one of their foremost gods, Dagda. Its attraction for lightning, its size and longevity (oaks are known to easily surpass 200 years of age) all make the oak a powerful, life-affirming symbol. The oak is a living legend representing all that is true, wholesome, stable, and noble. If you found this video inspiring or helpful make sure to like it and subscribe to my channel. If you know someone else who would like this video too, please share it! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWGaH2HfzMU5vRBxHC2e7Q?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1 Join the waiting list for my year long program The EarthWise Way https://janblencowe.com/the-earthwise-way/ Stay inspired and creative with my monthly newsletters http://eepurl.com/dtrDoH Work with Me and discover what individual Creative Depth Coaching can do for you https://janblencowe.com/individual-coaching/ Find More inspiration on my social media channels: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janblencowe/ Facebook for Mixed Media https://www.facebook.com/janblencowemixedmediacoach/ Facebook for Creative Depth Coaching https://www.facebook.com/JanBlencoweCreativeDepthCoach/