Spiritual Harp
'Spiritual Harp' is the term that Julie Darling has created to describe her work, which is multi-layered and uses an intuitive approach to the creative arts of harp music, art and poetry.
Her intention is to create a deep experience of peace and connection to The Great Mystery - however we choose to name it. Julie's work follows in the traditions of Celtic bards and seers, whose purpose was to create music, poetry and story to act as a bridge between the inner and outer worlds. Her current approach is the result of over thirty years of working with her harp as spiritual practice , creating intuitive music in the natural world - by the sea, in forests, on mountains and in caves deep in the earth. Her harp compositions, poetry and art also draw on ancient teachings, prayers and blessings of the Celtic world, as well as the lives of her Shetland crofter ancestors and other wisdom teachings from around the world. |
When Julie plays the harp, it feels like prayer - deeply devotional and connected to the Great Mystery. "I speak the name of the Beloved
Heart of my soul, soul of my heart Whose name is Love, beyond all things All truth, all wisdom, all beauty, all peace. I give thanks with all my heart." |