Dorothy
Spiritual healer, author, poet, artist and photographer
Dorothy
lives and works in Umbria, Italy. She has written several books including ‘Bearing
all in Umbria’ written from the viewpoint of her teddy bear Toby
and ‘The Journey’ using her spirit name of ShannathShima.
A close friend, Ricky, was asked to describe her and this was his response:
How to describe Dorothy? Red. Sensitive. Unbounded energy. Incredibly strong. Sensuous. Talented. Vulnerable. Purple. Clever. Compassionate. Endless. Confident.
I AM SO BIG
... that I can spread out over the mountain,
becoming the animals and plants as they whisper in the dark.
Commune with the stars, swing on the moon and
ride the energies in laughter.
... that I can feel the joy in everything,
flying like a bird, a beetle, a gentle breeze, a flower petal.
Dance for the joy of movement and
feel the uplifting of my spirit.
... that I can open my heart to all sentient beings,
entering rocks, crystals and even snow flakes.
Feel their joys and sorrows and
support them in their endeavours.
But sometimes I am so small and afraid.
I can sit in the palm of your hand,
so tiny and delicate,
that your breath could break me into tiny pieces.
Three of Dorothy’s paintings: Dolphins, Sunset and Move to the Light
