The Center for Energetic Healing – Our First Field Trip

March 3, 2008 by Kristy Nuttall

The first night that we met for drinks in that lil bar, we decided that it’d be awesome to take an intuitive painting class together for our first field trip. Karen and Carol know a lady who has a very cool place in Simi Valley. Well that was an understatement. We went to The Center of Energetic Healing.

We all brought something to our pre-intuitive painting picnic (whew try saying THAT three times fast). We had a fabulous spread of snacks and wine. It was such a beautiful day and we sat on a little patio across from the art studio and chatted over lunch.

As we were waiting for our class to begin, we decided to TRY to take some photos of ourselves with the timer on my camera. Now, pay attention here in the first one. As I was setting up the camera I asked the group, “do you think I can get ALL the way over there before the picture is taken?”. “Of course – no problem”, they replied. I set the timer and I RUN (losing a shoe in the gravel as I went) only to barely make it into frame – haha.

So then we decided to move a little closer so that I didn’t have to run around the shrubs to the patio. I get everyone framed up and get ready to run … but wait, I forgot to actually HIT the timer button this time. I love this shot though – haha

Ok … third time has GOT to be the charm … right? haha

Voila! What a nice photo – almost like we do it ALL the time

Now it was time to step into our art class. It felt a little like being a kid again. We walked into the studio and the energy was warm and creative. There were so many different paint colors to choose from. Check out the cart and table pictures I took. We were encouraged to choose whatever colors called out to us.

How fun is THAT!?!

Now it was quiet time. Arna played music for us and told us no talking. To just let your body, spirit and soul lead you. It was pretty incredible to just feel that freedom. No cell phones, no questions from anyone else, nobody wanting anything from me. It’s been a long time since I’ve had that.

Then we were encouraged to write about the painting and about the message that we felt it revealed. Here are our paintings - my hope is that each of you will post in the comments more about your experience and painting for all of our readers to learn more – I will do the same

Carol’s painting:

Cathy’s Painting:

Jody’s Painting:

Karen’s Painting:

My Painting:

… and finally … a group shot with all the paintings we did – feels a bit like going back to grade school ;-)

Posted in Girlfriend Get-Away | Tagged angel, Center for Energetic Healing, energy, fun, girlfriend getaway, Girlfriends, intuitive painting, light, love, painting, wine | 14 Comments

14 Responses

on March 3, 2008 at 12:03 pm | Reply Jody Flood

What can I say…I was truly moved by the experience. I haven’t stopped thinking about the power of brush to canvas – such as pen to paper sometimes.
Kristy, you nailed it on the head when you said how nice it was to “JUST BE” (you said it without even saying it ***wink, wink***) for a couple of hours…

Furthermore, I, still being the new kid on the block find myself isolated and alone sometimes here in this vast land of LA LA…and it such a joy to have made some true friends such as you guys. There is a difference betweening knowing a lot of people and knowing people that truly support my inner being and my dreams – help to hold me high in regard with myself and them, during the trying times.

Thanks girls for being so damn awesome….I don’t need an answer for that! I am content.

***sighs…***

p.s. might put more about my painting…
on March 3, 2008 at 1:19 pm | Reply Sara

How cool is that? Such beautiful Artists!!!
on March 3, 2008 at 2:27 pm | Reply Carol

I have to say, this is the third or fourth time I’ve done this intuitive painting class but this time was by far the best experience. I know it was the company of you amazing supportive women that created a tryly magical and fun experience!

I had so much fun and am excited to see each of us take what she “intuited” and let that be a part of her life!
on March 3, 2008 at 4:37 pm | Reply klmw07

Ditto to it all. What a magical day. My channeling was right – this was a magical time and this is a magical time. I am glad to have you all in my life.

Imagine I drew a huge heart here!

Karen
on March 3, 2008 at 8:12 pm | Reply Sharron

What beautiful art and artists…the pictures all look so uplifting and alive…love it, Sharron
on March 4, 2008 at 9:17 am | Reply Cathy Wohlberg - Craig

I had my reservations about this – AS I FAILED FINGER PAINTING AS A CHILD!!!

However the experience really nailed the exact place that I am in my life and I was not even aware what I was revealing.

The picture for me represents new life – The tree rooted in something that is trying to grow and flourish – The sun represents the a new day – a new beginning and rays of hope. The big hearts are the love that I have finally found with my new husband – The love is firm in the trunk of the tree as well as in the branches which are always growing and changing daily.

The circles which to me are my life spinning – the “girls” felt they were me reving up – gaining momentum as well as infinity.

To sum it up the picture shows essentially a firm foundation rooted with Love and support – but seeking growth and change in the new days ahead. (My internal struggles right now are professionally)

WOW it is amazing all this symbolism – your mind and heart really to reveal so much of what is going on in the soul. I am a very controlled and structured person and this experience was really eye opening.

I am blessed and grateful to my dear friends for this day – this new beginning.
on March 4, 2008 at 9:36 am | Reply Kristy Nuttall

I didn’t really know what to expect with this.

My painting revealed a life full of love … the green grass in the painting shows that I am almost cradled in love. The flower in the middle that has a lot of tenticles coming from it represents the energy that is being given out to everyone/everything.

Apparently I need to work on just being. I need to work on self love a bit more instead of loving everyone else so damn much. That being and self love thing are a bit hard for me. When I take time to do those types of things, I feel guilty for taking time that could have been doing something to make money … or something for my family. A lil left over Catholic guilt I suppose – haha.

I came home and had a talk with my husband, Ron about what I had experienced on Sunday. He agreed with it all and told me that I need to start structuring my days so that I get time away from things. Now that I work in the home I don’t leave very much. My personal and professional life don’t seem to have a beginning and an end any longer. I work 12 – 14 hour days most of the time because I’m trying to make things happen.

So, I’m going to TRY to cut out some personal time each day (besides my work out time which is still … in the house).

Life is a work in progress. To find the balance sometimes takes many steps … baby steps or otherwise.
on March 4, 2008 at 10:04 pm | Reply Babbs

Aren’t those classes great?!? I did one while I lived in Denver. Truly a moving event. You have inspired me to find a class here in Portland.

Since Jody is my best friend I am ordering you girls to take a trip up to Portland and we can “find” ourselves in Oregon wine country!

Pinot Gris anyone…
on March 5, 2008 at 11:14 am | Reply Jody

Mmm…wine trip.
I don’t know if this group can handle it!!!
HA HA HA
on March 5, 2008 at 12:16 pm | Reply Kristy Nuttall

I have a couple girlfiends in Oregon too …
on March 5, 2008 at 4:05 pm | Reply Harriette

I LOVE IT!! How fabulous to spend a day with friends doing something so completely creative and intuitive. When I owned a Mommy & Me Art School many years ago, the comment I heard the most from the moms that came with their kids was, “I’m not creative.” My response was that they just never had an art class such as this. It sounds like you tapped into what was simply hibernating. We all have it – creativity AND intuitiveness. What a joy to read about your day. (I have to say, I am jealous I wasn’t with you!). Love, Harriette
on March 5, 2008 at 8:33 pm | Reply Jody

Harriette~
You are TRULY a blessing and bright light in my life!!!
Thanks for the lovely comment
Jody
on March 5, 2008 at 9:05 pm | Reply Carol

Just wanted to add a little bit more about my painting and the experience. I got big messages from the painting about stepping out and taking life on in a big way. “Go where your heart leads and then have the discipline to follow through!” I’ve been trying to do the practical things with life and my business to moderate success but it has also felt like I’m not on the right path. It’s draining to work really hard and not feel the payoff. Like I’m not being fed by what is going on. The tree in the middle of the painting is strong and well grounded but there is lots of energy around it. Many said that it seems like it is all underwater and I reasonated with that because I have this sense that the universe is speaking to me but I can’t quite hear what it is that the message is. It is like it is a little garbled. The intuitive writing afterward said that things are complex and that light and color mix together to form something beautiful. It said that I needed freedom and discipline. For me that means allowing the heart to dream big but then having the discipline to take the steps that you need to make that dream come true. And that I, as the artist of my life, can mix the elements of my life to create a masterpiece.

Big message. Now I just need to have the discipline to keep moving in that direction!
on March 6, 2008 at 10:48 am | Reply Venus

WOW…women, outstanding work~beautiful art girls~