A humble man playing with Fire overseen by the intent eye of Gaia This collage represents a lot of my personal history. I was on the chess team in grade school, making it to the state championships in my 6th grade year. I used to blame my dad for my obsessive game play, but I eventually recognized… Continue reading The Art of Chess: Playing with Fire – a personal collage for Valentine’s Day
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Celestial Grace – A soul collage of light and hope
Dancing Between Dimensions Celestial Grace I am the one who is illuminated by celestial grace, bounding between the stars. What I give to you is the freedom to rest in trust of the majestic structure of the divine universe. What I want from you is to joyfully surrender to the cosmic joke, dancing between dimensions.… Continue reading Celestial Grace – A soul collage of light and hope
Responding to A Call to Wholeness with Attentive Awareness: an Homage to SN Goenka
I had the opportunity to sit in Vipassana meditation last month over Thanksgiving. It had been three years since my last course which was during my pregnancy. Motherhood has been an amazing challenge and finding ways to meditate throughout the day has been difficult, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to revitalize my practice… Continue reading Responding to A Call to Wholeness with Attentive Awareness: an Homage to SN Goenka
Fiddleheads Forest School, A Parent’s Perspective by Karah Pino
“Wanna Touch the Sap with Me?” Posted to the UW Botanic Gardens Blog November 18th, 2013 by Sarah Heller, Community Programs Coordinator & Fiddleheads Forest School Director “Wanna touch the sap with me?” This is the question posed by my 3-year-old every Tuesday and Thursday morning when he gets to Fiddleheads Forest School in the Washington Park… Continue reading Fiddleheads Forest School, A Parent’s Perspective by Karah Pino
Autumn Haiku for the New Moon by Karah Pino
First red leaf of fall fingers grasping wet concrete grey as cloudy sky. Happy New Moon!
Closing Night The Sacred Shadow Self: This Friday 7-10PM Mind Unwind Gallery
It has been an amazing month. Thank you so much for all your support! You are invited to attend the closing night celebration with performances and cupcakes! (It’s my birthday party!!) Mind Unwind Gallery 2206A California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 849-7222 create@mindunwind.org
Sacred Shadow Self Opening Performance Tomorrow: Anonymous. Spontaneous. Dance. Meditation
The Anonymous Spontaneous Dancer reveals herself: When Karah Pino first asked me to be part of The Sacred Shadow Self I was hesitant to say yes because I am in a “non-performance state”, a state of creative development, and quiet reflection. My Mother almost passed away three times in the last several months and I… Continue reading Sacred Shadow Self Opening Performance Tomorrow: Anonymous. Spontaneous. Dance. Meditation
Visit my booth at the Mini Makers Faire next weekend at Seattle Center!
Artigami: Flights of Fantasy at the Seattle Mini Maker’s fair June 8&9! Click image for tickets!
Meditation as Performance Art: Calling all Meditators!
Looking for Meditators of all traditions! From Vipassana, QiGong Practitioners, Yogis and Yoginis to Kirtan Performers and other Meditation Practitioners to share your sacred practice in a sacred space for the benefit of people curious about meditation and interested in learning more about meditation. Please read the complete Artist Statement for more information. You are… Continue reading Meditation as Performance Art: Calling all Meditators!
Sacred Shadow Studio Update #1 – Origami-style Tree Shadow Maker
Making sacred tree shadows: Playing with light and shadows is pretty fun! Can’t wait to see how it turns out at Mind Unwind this June. I hope you enjoy exploring the space of the Sacred Shadow as if a 2 year old, in divine celebration of being in the world. Hope to see you there!… Continue reading Sacred Shadow Studio Update #1 – Origami-style Tree Shadow Maker