Mourning Dove: Exploring Its Peace and Power

This giclée print is taken from my original oil painting on linen canvas. People can hear the name and think of Morning Doves. But they're actually Mourning Doves. Unlike the white doves of magic shows, these birds are calmer. And like periods of mourning, they are gray with bits of darkness. But doves are a powerful spiritual messenger of peace, love, and faith—even when they're mourning. If this bird comes fluttering into your life, it's time to take action. You need to soar. This messenger teaches you that if you just sit on a branch staring at the sky, expecting the wind to pick you up, you'll never move. It is only when you move your wings and surrender to the rush of the wind that you reach new heights. When you get moving and, most importantly, let yourself experience the exhilaration, you can fly higher and higher. When we're mourning, sad, or depressed, it can be hard to move. It can be easy to just sit in contemplation or just gaze at the sky waiting for change. We can focus