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    Articles April 29, 20191 Min Read

    Symbolism on my mind.

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    I love symbolism so much. I spent years buying books and diving deeply into the subject almost obsessively.

    I found a way to ‘flip a switch’ in my mind to where I started looking at everything differently and it constituted a massive leap in my understanding and spiritual growth. It’s great because anyone can do it, you just have to start.

    A few years ago, I kind of entered this weird place where all the information I was cramming into my mind settled into a profound simplicity. Then, I just stopped studying the subject for a long time.

    I’m not sure I’ll ever study it that intensely again but I’m glad I did; I regret nothing.

    I learned that finality has no place in symbolism. If God wants to say one thing, he will say it clearly. When he wants to say endless things, he uses symbols.

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      I created oneClimbs as a place to organize my thoughts and share my observations with anyone who might find the information useful. Though I may speak passionately or convincingly in some of this content, PLEASE don't simply take my word alone on anything. Always seek the truth of all things through study and prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

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      1. Wendy Boomhower on April 8, 2022 5:18 pm

        Thank you so much for creating oneClimbs. It speaks to me.
        I have been studying symbolism for 10 years with a passion for illuminated script. (I am originally from the north east of England and lived near Lindisfarne Island where the Lindisfarne Gospels was masterfully created in 6 AD). I have spent my professional life as a graphic designer creating logos for companies and individuals. You can see a pattern happening here!
        I submitted my art piece and was successfully juried in to the 12th International Art Competition. My piece is in the current exhibition at the Church History Museum. The theme of the Competition is ‘All are Alike’ based on 2 Nephi 26:33. The tile of my work is All Are Invited.
        I would like to invite you to visit the Museum, if you happen to be in Salt Lake City, and take a look at my art piece. Any comments would be appreciated.

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        • Steve Reed on April 8, 2022 6:20 pm

          Well, we sound like kindred spirits because I’ve been a logo designer for the past 30 years! I live in Texas so I don’t make it up to Utah very often, but do you happen to have a link to a picture of your art piece? I’m interested in taking a look at it because I am a big fan of symbolism myself.

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