In the seventies I lived in a small town of just
400 people in Telluride, Colorado with my family.
Whenever someone new moved to the mountains you
would meet them within a week or two. John Petrie
brought his family up to the high country and
decided to settle in. He was and still is a great
artist and visionary. I took a few art classes
from John and learned a lot about the human body,
proportions and observation. We became friends. I
did a few healing session on him and he asked if I
rather have some cash or trade for some art. I
jumped at the opportunity to trade and now have a
few of his prints. One of my favorites is called
Restrictions; it shows Pegasus and his rider stuck
bound to earth and reaching up to heaven to be
freed from the chains that bind him. John was
inspired by Pegasus as many artists were through
the ages.
In Greek mythology Pegasus was a winged stallion.
He’s the Symbol of wisdom and fame, poetry and the
source where a poet draw inspiration. The mystical
white flying horse has been a profound symbolic in
relation to the spiritual energy that allows
access to the realm of the Gods on Mount Olympus.
Pegasus has been a profound symbolic of spiritual
energy in many cultures. C.J.Jung; a psychiatrist
and psychotherapist was given credit for coming up
with the idea of archetypes, but archetypes have
been seen in most cultures for millenniums.
The Daoist have archetypes that represent the five
elements, they have an animal for each direction
North, South, East and West and the Center. I
learned these from my Spiritual Master they are
helpful teachings that make up my personal
mythology.
On my left in the western direction I envision a
green dragon that represents the liver, growth,
and the emotion of kindness; it is considered the
wood element.
In the southern direction is a Phoenix, the
firebird. It represents the heart, love, respect,
honor and joy, the element of fire that gives us
energy and strength.
In the eastern direction is the white tiger which
represents protection, valor and courageousness.
The organ is the lungs the element is metal.
In the northern direction is the black turtle she
represents longevity the kidneys and gentleness.
In the center of the four directions is the yellow
color represents the Earth element, it’s all about
balance and being rooted.
As you work with the archetypes they can restore
your health, protect you and help to interpret
your dreams these are practices that shamans do
and use.
I wish you the best in your Health, Wealth and
Happiness.
Dr. Wu Dhi
