In preparation for a wise women's healing weekend, my mentor Mary suggested that I create

a mask to represent or help me identify what might be in the way of something that I was prepared to

birth ready to share with the world in a much bigger way. I've never made a

mask so I decided it would be fun to see what I might create out of this

metaphorical teaching.

The mask-making process opened me up to the pleasure of taking my time in creativity. I used to hurry through creative projects to get them finished.

I once loved making mosaic art because I didn't have to think too much.

All I had to do is smash some tiles and glue them into place.

Free-form art projects that delivered instant gratification was more my style.

With this new mask project, I made time for simply painting the mask,

a bit more time for applying green and red glitter, another sitting to apply gold accents, and a couple more

sessions to glue on some feathers. I patiently made my way through the

process until completion. Did I say patient? Me? Patient? I loved

letting this mask unfold. The significance of the mask I created was to awaken my true face and express it to the world without fear.

Creating the mask and wearing the mask is meant to help me get closer to my divine feminine wisdom.

I plan to wear the mask on occasion and one day expect to ceremonially burn it

after receiving the teachings that I'm meant to receive from this mask and process.

The ceremony will signify that I'm ready to be seen as the wise woman and transformation goddess that I am.

When I wear my mask, I can embody the goddess that is ready to be born with courage and love. The wonders that lie beyond our masks are endless.

What mask are you wearing to protect yourself from being seen?

What might happen if you shed your mask?