Welcome to the Rooted Lotus

Hello, I’m Shanon!

After my second cancer diagnosis I decided I had to “medically retire” from the work I was doing so that I could begin addressing my health, my healing and to learn how to better express the way I moved through this journey of life.

I am trained as an art therapist and a clinical counselor and I know for certain this incredible experience has undoubtably shaped me, led me and allowed me to find magical paths created from love, vulnerability, creativity and so much more. All of this while also providing me with a way to move through my stage 4 cancer diagnosis with compassion, grace and understanding. I remain in awe at the profoundly beautiful moments that fill my soul and follow me around like shadow friends reminding me of my possibilities. I am reminded time and again that regardless of what words the doctors speak to me, regardless of what the images show; No one can tell me what my body and soul will choose to do (and I’ve come to embrace the idea that somewhere on my timeline I have a death date and I will live well until that date).

I am determined to continue lighting my own fire and embracing all my possibilities while creating art, immersing myself in nature and transforming these into beautiful, visual experiences that light up my heart and soul.

I'm currently on my own personal art therapy / watercolor journey, which began as a way to guide me through my stage 4 cancer diagnosis. I'm currently learning how to navigate a life within these circumstances while offering myself compassion, grace and the ability to recreate what healing and miracles can represent for me and my family. This blog and all its spaces contain my healing outlets and the spaces that have offered me soothing and calm throughout all these impossible moments along my journey. I am surrounded by love and guided by each breath. If you like what you’ve read so far, you might like my small store where I sell some exciting products containing my original water color artwork printed on them. I hope to contribute to my family, even in a small way, with the sales of my artwork.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story!!!

Shanon