Call to Council

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Lost souls are falling down into the darkness
Falling by the wayside
As we continue to fail them one by one.

We fail them when we forget who we truly are at our heart center
And instead, mask as lies, deceit and disingenuousness.
We fail them when we place the false idols of corruption, intimidation and greed
Before the basic goodness of loving care and right action.
We fail them when injustice and inequality takes a front seat
Instead of honouring the sacredness of each red, yellow, white, black and brown soul.
All lovingly and deliberately placed on this earth plane for their highest good
And for our own.
Every loss, every missed step, mis-step,
Every unheard bellow for salvation and heaven on earth
Calls us to step up our “game,”
And take our seat at the council table for all of humanity.
For all of life.

To declare our intention
To do good
To see good
To recognise it
Praise it
Inspire it for all who come under our radar and beyond
To shine God’s merciful Light brightly, consistently.

For there are lives whose continued existence are affected
By our non-actions and our inspired actions.
Who are you called to be in this moment
And what, if anything, are you being called to do?
Now.  This very day.  This exact moment. 
Not an off in the distance, fleeting hope without shape and form,
But a crystal clear vision that is lovingly rooted in the now
Honed with absolute precision and Grace.

May each soul here feel blessed and may we in turn pass on the offering,
So that in time, darkness will have nowhere to grow
And all beings may realise peace.

And so it is brothers and sisters,
Amen.


© 2016 Nicola G. Karesh

Faces Of Freedom 2021

artist Kyley Shurrona (photo by Victor Foster)

You are invited to our 7th annual “Faces Of Freedom” event. We went virtual this year for the first time, sharing wonderful content and creations from a variety of diverse and talented local voices, both youth and adult. We started the event to coincide with the beginning of black history month, continuing through this month.

The virtual experience was a learning adventure in itself! Some of what I learned is that thankfully, the show can creatively still go on. Different for sure, but with the power to reach out and touch you nonetheless. I found that I really miss having people come in person to see the beautiful artwork gracing the gallery walls and to enjoy the talented performance art evening. I definitely miss you as an audience. While the recordings from local artists continue to be fabulously unique and amazing, nothing can take the place of a room full of receptive and enthusiastic attendees.

Enjoy a sampling from each of our participants with visual art, poetry, music, song, conversation…

EXPERIENCE…

Feel transported by this original and exquisite musical piece from Derrick Gardner.
He says that, “Peace really lives on the inside of us…” The composition is aptly entitled, “Peace.”

TAKE IT IN…

Breathe it in… It’s an exploration and an experience for the senses.

Striking artwork from local artist, Billy Smith…

Billy Smith on “The Art Process”

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Lee Castidario, sharing his original poetry. We welcome him for his second year participating in the community event.

This is Kyley Shurrona’s second year participating in Faces Of Freedom….

Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” by W. Keith Norman…

Even though you weren’t able to step inside the gallery to see the artwork on display and to catch the live performances for our customary one evening special, I hope that you enjoyed the show!

See you next year!
Nicola Karesh