Numen - Great White Lion.
Numen, as I see it, is the energy or Shakti
that
shows itself
in the colors, the lines, the textures, the words,
and all other
elements of my imagination –
in what I write and
in what I paint.
Some time back, at a time when my days were rather stressful,
I had a dream, a very unusual dream
of a huge white Lion.
It had a white mane,
and it was gazing at me
in a very protecting and serene way.
I could not
forget this dream and
often invoke the presence of this great spirit
whenever I
feel low.
I would like to believe it is my numen.
SS
wow its gorgeous. Happy PPF, Annette x
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♥ thank you, Netty!
DeleteLove your lion. I was trying to decide what made it look almost human. Decided it was the eyes. There is a smile in those eyes.
ReplyDeleteThe eyes did turn out more human, I agree! Thank you for visiting.
Deleteyour painting is magnificent-that lion-wow! I am a firm believer in an animals presence through out our lives. In "Animal Speak" the meaning of the lion is "Intuition is working; success in group situations." Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI thank you for the wonderful comment! It must be a strong presence to have made me decide to paint it...and, I felt happy after painting.
DeleteSo very pretty! I think this reminds me of the Narnia Books, so symbolic!
ReplyDeleteThe Lion in Narnia is so wise and awesome, I'm so happy my white lion reminds you of Aslan.
DeleteI love what you have shared about the numen and your understanding of it!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you have a dream that stays with you, that you can call on, a spirit helper.
Sounds like a powerful dream, I feel that dreams that stay with us are more than a dream.
such a wonderful painting!
Tammie, I must thank you for this super challenge which made me think deep and self reflect. Drawing it was such a beautiful experience for me.
Deleteoh so very wonderful!!!!!!!! lovely!! Powerful lion protecting a wonderful and special woman. Truly fantastic! I never thought of an Animal protecting me. If i were to think or feel about what animal it would be...it would have to be a big brown grizzly bear.
ReplyDeleteWow! A grizzly bear would be a strong protector indeed! Thank you for visiting my Numen.
Delete♥ Zafaran
Very beautiful to see your dream! I know that Christ is known as a lion too.
ReplyDeleteI'm truly humbled reading the deeper meanings of the dream which moved me so much. Thank you.
DeleteWonderful Numen, dear Zafaran. See your divine lion with his fantastic white hair!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and greetings from Erika
:-) thank you, Erika for visiting my post!
DeleteWonderful! Love that lion!! Wonder what he is suggesting to the lady??...
ReplyDeleteIn my dream I sensed a deep sense of a quiet strength watching over. Gave me a feeling of security as I was feeling orphaned after losing my parents.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful..your dream is spellbinding..and the white lion is very special! Gorgeous art..the energy is very alive and spiritual! I have encountered white animals only during very special time on my journey...enjoy this special time and blessing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful for the numen challenge!
Victoria
Thank you Victoria. The challenge actually gave me a chance to depict a special moment or experience in my life.
DeleteThis lion reminds me of the tarot card STRENGTH (sometimes card 8 and sometimes card 11, depending) and that it is white is completely astonishing and amazing to me. How lucky you are to receive this image that you have always. I think the white lion represents strength in your, or of your, spirit. Awesome art and an awesome art-idea and how completely perfect for this theme of numen. Hugs, Norma, xo
ReplyDeleteYou are right. I would like to believe it was the message given to me when I needed to find my own inner strength. Thank you, Norma for visiting.
DeleteI am sure of it.
ReplyDeleteSo strong and loving, your numen-lion.
Nice to meet you!
-sus
Hi Susan,
DeleteNice meeting you too! Glad you liked my submission for the Numen theme.
Oh wow! A white lion! That's really a strong symbol! I think it must be overwhelming to come across such a special creature within nature! That's numen indeed!
ReplyDeleteIn my dream I was rather comforted by the presence of this magnificent creature! In real life, I would have probably fainted! It is the strength I remember and want to retain. Thank you, Tania for visiting me.
Deleteyou painted the white lion just as you described it,
ReplyDeletethis is a numen to cherish, x
Yes, Renilde, I believe so too! Thank you for dropping by.
Deletelove this portrait of you both, you actually go very well together.
ReplyDeletenaturally, your lion is your numen!
lovely to meet you!
n♥
I'm happy to have found kindred spirits too through this challenge! I loved painting this and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI'd never heard of a numen before but I've been doing my 2nd degree reiki recently and focusing a lot on angel and reiki guides so I do like this idea very much and I love that yours is a gorgeous white lion. Beautiful depiction of him watching over you.
ReplyDeleteHi Nic,
DeleteI'm glad you liked my Numen and I'm learning more about spirit guides through this experience. I know Reiki is about chaneling energy - have you felt any special guiding force?
Hello, nice to meet you.. I'm sure that the white lion is your Numen or what is called your inner leader or spirit. I really like your stroy about it and the expression of the faces, the lion and the women with this muted color tones.
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