AJNA – Eye of the Soul
A tale of integrated vision
To walk with one eye outward and one eye inward is to live in two worlds at once.
The outward eye tracks form, information, and the collective unfolding. The inward eye listens for sensation, intuition, and subtle knowing.
Together, they create a living art—one that asks for presence, discernment, and the wisdom to know when outer noise is drowning inner truth.
I created this piece during a time of crisis—both globally and within my own body.
After months of too much outward focus—politics, fear loops, endless information, and mental overload—I experienced a neurological event that left me temporarily unable to access language. What followed was a month-long journey inward.
Rather than fight it, I listened.
I stepped away from the noise and turned my attention toward the unseen landscapes within. During that time, I began drawing a vision that had arrived weeks earlier: a serpent moving through structures and forms.
To me, the serpent represents life force itself—the energy that animates our work, our bodies, and our becoming. A force that moves through the frameworks of life, bringing vitality, meaning, and transformation.
What emerged was this image:
A flowing river spirit.
A serpent moving through systems like water.
A single eye resting between dualities.
Soul and structure.
Mystery and clarity.
Inner and outer vision.
This piece is a reminder that neither world is complete without the other.
Looking outward too much threw me off balance. Turning inward helped me find my way back.
And eventually, both eyes opened again.
Whew. What a trip it is to be me.
I probably did lose a marble somewhere along the way... but apparently I didn't need that particular one anymore.
But if you want a cool shirt, I've got you.
