Symbols

While the symbol story is representative of the affirmative properties of these sacred pieces, it is also a reflection of my own journey. Perhaps it is a reflection of many people's journeys.

I was typical of a large part of my generation. I graduated from high school, and went on to college. I chose to study medical technology because I wanted a career that would involve medicine and people. While in college, I met my true love, and upon graduation we were married. We started a family , which to this day is the most valued part of my life. My husband worked hard so I could stay home, raise the children, and we could all enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Something I thank him for even today.

My world as I knew it fell apart. I no longer had any sense of security. I literally crashed to the ground in a deep depression and gave up - I stopped eating. This is how my journey began.

The flash of LIGHT

The leaves of color

The movement of air all around

With claps of thunder

The strength of Nature so profound

It awakens ones soul

As we stand our ground

And realize to respect the flow of life

Which when unleashed with such force

It appears to all you've lost your mind

When in reality it's all the perfect process of time

– Sybil Rose 9/99-------

As I fell deeper and deeper into the darkness I started to open my senses to the Creator. Through my strong belief in my higher self and the help of family, friends, and wonderful professional people I slowly started to climb the ladder to recovery.

Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.

--William Barclay-------

I returned to college and received a BS in nursing from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. I was 50 years old when I graduated. I also started the process of becoming nationally certified as a Holistic Nurse. I started my holistic experience ten years ago when I became certified as a Reiki Master and since then have studied many other alternative modalities. My belief has always been that western and eastern healing could work well together. During Phase II of my holistic practicum, I realized the importance of a group of loving women supporting other women who were struggling to stay afloat.

Here we are as Women

All Women

What a wonderful warm feeling

It's OK It's OK

To be loved -- To receive love

It has opened a dark cold spot in my being

Oh, how I wanted that spot to stay as is

But know the love from a group so powerful

Penetrated this dark spot

Low and behold it started to grow warm

And then it grew light

A seed began to sprout

What is this new plant?

So mysterious -- So beautiful

Almost too beautiful to behold

Yes, It is LOVE

– Sybil Rose 3/97-------

Life is always a work in process. Right now I am teaching childbirth education classes to both adults and teenagers. I also, opened a Holistic Nursing Practice in my home. I then embarked on the most creative and inspirational activity of my life, the formulation of the Elementals Line - sacred symbols.

If you always do

What you've always done

You'll always be

What you've always been.

--John McDowell-------

I am in the process now of sharing these beautiful geometric designs with the public. My intent is to use the money from the sale of these symbols to open a "Homestay Retreat"

It was the SPIRIT of home and family that saved me. If I can give the feeling of home back to people in any way, I will feel I have accomplished one of my purposes.

I have learned to love and respect myself and in doing this I have gained this same love and respect from my children, family, and friends.

The true Spirit of God is in the people one helps and the people who help one.

With Heartfelt Love,

-----© Sybil Rose Pierce 2000