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Becoming Sophia Creative Arts Community - Artwork by Kristena West over the years of Sophia

Sophia (divine wisdom) has many guises, many faces, as we all are in the becoming-searching for the Divine. There are countless veils of Sophia- the ancient Egyptian myth, " I am the Past, the Present, and the Future. Every mortal should lift my veil.” Sophia (divine Wisdom) has many faces or veils... if you could lift the veil over Sophia's face, what would she reveal to your soul's gaze? Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story. You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story. You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!

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Becoming Sophia; Cultivating the Virtues & Conquering the Vices a Creative Arts Community.

A life long artist, dreamer and community arts instructor, Kristena is a teacher of men and women's groups. She is passionate about igniting creativity, self-discovery and sharing wisdom, tools and sacred practices to so you can choose a healthy more creative lifestyle. Kristena West is known for her unique perspective on inner work, which she defines as the process of exploring and transforming oneself on a deep psychological and spiritual level. Her teaching style combines a blend of introspection, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, offering client and or readers a holistic approach to self-discovery and personal development. Kristena emphasizes the importance of delving into one's inner landscape, exploring the deeper story, and understanding the underlying patterns and beliefs that shape our experiences and behaviors. She encourages us to engage in practices such as meditation, journaling, and creativity as self-reflection tools of inquiry, exploration and healing. One notable aspect of Kristena's teaching is her ability to communicate complex psychological concepts in a clear and accessible manner. She often uses relatable language and relays her own experiences to illustrate her points, making her work relatable and engaging for readers of various backgrounds. Moreover, West's writing reflects her deep compassion and understanding for the human experience. She acknowledges the challenges and struggles that individuals face while embarking on the inner work journey, and she provides gentle guidance and support throughout her teaching and writing. Her style is both compassionate and empowering, inspiring students or readers to embrace self-acceptance, cultivate inner resilience, and create positive change in their lives. Overall, Kristena combines introspection, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, creating a relatable and compassionate approach to inner work. Her work serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual transformation.

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Christ as a Healing Icon Art Class

what will you learn in this class? What you will learn in this contemplative arts class is not really a skill-set. What you bring to the class, your motivation, focus, prayers, and energy will give back to you what you put into it. It's a different kind of creating, and it's a beginning for many people. For many people this is a new way of working, a new chapter of art making, and for some it may become a life long practice. For others, they may be in mid-conversation, and are getting back into the practice. Begin Where You Are. So just begin and see what arises. •Tips and techniques on developing a Contemplative Arts practice • How other cultures make sacred art, and are some of the key components of sacred art making?

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Christ as a Healing icon Art Class

https://www.kristenawestart.com/christ-healing-icon-class Artists at some point or other, will probably devote some time to considering the Christ and what that means to them. Christianity is a world religion, an esoteric study, a universal symbol, and has millions of stories, arts, music dedicated to this theme over 2,000 years.

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MICHAELMAS DEEDS OF COURAGE

Kristena discusses the ancient festival of Michaelmas and how it can be integrated in our contemporary society as a Mindfulness practice. Overcoming anger, habitual habits that take us out of connection, by letting these go, or "overcoming" the dragon of our constant desires we reclaim our health, creativity and spiritual strength.

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Artists as Seers; Meditations on Seeing

Kristena discuses entering a brand new territory of consciousness "Creating out of Nothing." Vlog inspired by Parabola magazine article Four Meditations on Seeing by David Appelbaum.

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Angels & Demons: Halos & Horns Inspiring a Fashion Biz

Podcast is about using somatic (body) issues - pain, obstacles, blocks, as a creative transformative process, accessing deeper dreams and undiscovered Life Purpose. Kristena discusses her life long art practice and how a injury led to using art as a transformative process leading to her creating a new life path and www.SunHeartBohoClothing.com