The latest from Planet Phoebe...
Volatile Dream by Kaz Clarke
Volatile.
Red shirt. Black pants.
Sitting still. Staring
As if catching your breath,
Calming your soul,
Quietening your mind.
Aware of your inner volatility.
Taking in each breath
S l o w l y .
Half smile hides immense pain
And the awareness
Of how quickly things can change.
But for now
Enjoying the moment,
Being present,
That is all there is.
And then you were gone…
It was only a dream.
By Kaz Clarke
‘Soul Speak’ - Acrylic on canvas by Kaz Clarke
Following your heart is a journey that takes you deep inside your soul to find your true authentic self. Unlike the reflection in the mirror or the brave face you put on every morning to show the world just how well you are doing, your true self is vulnerable, passionate, insecure and most likely hidden under years of layered guilt, regret, lies and expectations. It’s the ache in your heart that every now and then cries out and makes you imagine how your life could be if only… Two little words that separate the life you exist in and the life you are meant to live. If only things were different. If only I could run away. If only I didn’t… So you continue struggling until the pull becomes so strong that you are forced to take a leap of faith and follow your heart. Sometimes The Universe will throw in a traumatic event just to get you moving! It’s an adventure like no other on which you’ll lose friends, family, material wealth and possibly your mind, but you’ll gain a life that’s worth living. You’ll find your purpose, love, happiness, your tribe, insight, wisdom and best of all… you’ll find peace. And once you’ve found that there’s no going back!
Love, light and peace,
Kaz xo
It’s been a while and sooo much has happened… so I thought it was time I did a new Phoebe, especially being Christmas! Then, as I was thinking about snorkels, it hit me… it’s been 10 years since Phoebe first appeared as a rough sketch on paper. In that time she has evolved from a messy headed lost soul finding her way through the dark into a spiritual guru following the path of enlightenment… or is that me?! Thank you Phoebe for all your whimsical wisdom and humorous twists as we found our way back on track. I say ‘we’ because Phoebe is me on the inside - my soul, my inner voice, my true self. Without Phoebe appearing when I needed help, I’m not sure I would have made it this far. She has been my guiding light, the one true thing that sparked my creative spirit and lit it up like a fire cracker.
SO enough of that! Here’s my latest Phoebe… a Christmasy tribute to the very first Phoebe illo I ever did on the 1st of November 2011 which if you’re into number sequences, was 1.11.11. Freaky? Maybe! Or it was meant to be… the beginning of a 10 year journey to find my true self, my heart and happiness. Anyway, here it is… story and all.
Phoebe ‘Good Gracious!’
Phoebe ‘Good Gracious!’
Phoebe was almost unrecognisable in her full PPE which clashed with her pure and simple intentions for Christmas. She had wanted to spread light, love and joy as far wide and as she graciously could, without all the over-indulging in wayward Christmas consumerism, fancy feasting or exhaustive multi-venue socialising. This year was simply about giving from the heart. Unfortunately for Phoebs, this year was also about not giving or spreading (you know what), which complicated everything. If only her goggles would stop fogging up so that she could actually see where she was going… xo
Spreading love and light (not germs) to all this Christmas,
Kazxo
PS. Below is an image of the very first Phoebe illo I did in 2011…
Phoebe ‘Scary’ - The Phoebe that started it all… She’s certainly grown up since then!
Phoebe ‘Treasure Chest’ by Kaz Clarke
Phoebe had ventured far, far back in time to face truths she had never faced before. Why on earth was she back here? And why was the pain so raw? Maybe this was the last of the entangled webs to clear out of the deep dark corners of her soul before she could propell forever forward onto her true path. Sometimes you just need to get in there and give everything a good clean out before you can start a fresh. And if you come across the missing key to that treasure chest you’ve had hidden away down there for an eternity, then make sure you open it before you go…
A heart is no good to anyone unless it is open. xo