Mona-Lisa: A Feminine Dimension
I love art. I appreciate it in all forms.
I’ve always appreciated the Mona-Lisa as a painting and the story of Leonardo da Vinci.
What I couldn’t put my finger on was how and why all that crowd around her. What’s the big fascination? There must be something more meaningful behind it.
So what better way than to witness it all for myself, to grasp a deeper understanding and gain a perception that is unique to my journey.
I was so excited to see the Mona-Lisa. I didn’t expect I would be. I decided to not use my phone, not to take any photos. I wanted to be solely focused on the painting and to take my time to look at her from all the angles.
I stood there, I contemplated the modesty of her gown, the darkness of her hair, the bare hands, and the eyelash-less eyes, and brow-less brows. Her raw bare soul. I didn’t miss an inch of the painting.
I connected.
I looked into her eyes, and asked her “who are you?” “What’s your story?” And she looked right into my soul. She was wise, and took her time to respond. She let the nature behind introduce her before anyone else, another voice of nature.
I am aware that the secret messages and meanings behind the Mona-Lisa could be endless, and that they come put when the time has come for them to revealed. And I figured one of the endless things that need to be heard.
Mona-Lisa is a teacher of the true essence of the feminine. She stands still in her place, and her presence unites people from all around the world in front of her. She teaches us that creation takes its time, and that patience is the key to love, and love blossoms belief. Creation starts but never ends, its infinite.
You may think the painting has been completed, but she shows otherwise.. She shows faith without having to speak and that her creation has led to the birth of all sorts of art, art in different forms, including the creation of this post.
She teaches that to be a woman of true essence of beauty, she didn’t need to be wrapped in gold or pearls or to be half naked to bring the world stand at her feet.
She didn’t abide by the rules of her society and have her face painted in a portfolio style and eyes far from direct contact. She wisely maintained the traditional slant in her face, yet a subtle smile that managed to linger in her eyes. She wasn’t ashamed to directly pierce her eyes at her audience as this was unusual for women to do in the renaissance era when having their portrait painted.
She is able to welcome her visitors, looking each one in the eye, all at once; just like a mother knows how to do with all her children.
The feminine is a caller to unity. She calls for humanity to stand in a line of patience and witness victory in all its dimensions.
Do this before you visit the Mona-Lisa:
Don’t use your phone- if you want a photo do it at the end.
Stand there as long as you can- 100 percent longer than the time you queued up.
Stay calm and still
Disconnect from anything around you
Connect with her
Ask her questions- answers will be unique to you
Go to the toilet before you get there
If you want to take photos remember to have your phone charged or to have a power bank
