https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes daily 0.75 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/1665096958627-WPB6RD70FHJXACHWQNCY/IMG_3173.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/d96bf611-1d6e-4ca5-a3d3-c11b11e57a72/BB_Mark_Warm_Gold_RGB.png https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/a-wee-complication-july-29-2024 monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/44d16f62-6b8e-4089-ab5d-beccc80b3df7/First+Bronch.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - A Wee Complication - July 29, 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/living-live-immunocompromised-august-september-2023 monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/34c63b16-9452-4a0d-8026-675840f838c9/Lilypads+and+Peace.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Living Live Immunocompromised - August-September 2023 - Make it stand out A moment of peace and reflection at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/7e5be631-06d3-4c9a-97df-7890de6f7dd8/Shingles+Roll+Tide.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Living Live Immunocompromised - August-September 2023 - Make it stand out A case of shingles never stops an Alabama Football watching party. RTR! https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/a-plan-for-treatment monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/ca8bc47d-e911-4b28-a53e-a96cc562141f/E7CC2D5A-3CC7-4541-88B9-56C12A403B52.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - A Plan for Treatment - Make it stand out “Holy Trinity” https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/how-it-started-part-ii monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/008660cc-c62e-43ce-a661-063187105275/099E9EA3-EBE2-47BD-96BD-D326663A69FA.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - How It Started - Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/fb81d82d-eb66-4705-854d-7f9581a82fad/FE43F8A3-4335-4AF1-96E0-077BDA5A8EA8.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - How It Started - Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/e9188040-b47f-4034-91ae-4c6ba209efcc/580B6CBD-ABCB-43A6-9071-0F87C3F19984.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - How It Started - Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/how-it-started-part-i monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/1ff4621c-fd8c-4cfa-be16-60b19ea08224/41993742-B881-451B-8F7A-185BF97F5F41.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - How It Started - Part I - Make it stand out Celebrating “FestEva I,” Eva’s 1st Birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/5a0ad5a7-1954-4d3e-ac87-2d665cdbb6f9/image000000.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - How It Started - Part I - Make it stand out Breathing in the beach, after meeting my goal. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/10/1/the-call monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/325e24f4-a8db-413a-b231-d05cfc520192/The+Call.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - The Call - Make it stand out Picture of Eva and me minutes before receiving "THE CALL" from my UVA pre-transplant NP. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2024/1/25/curiously-seeking-clarity monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/64b3db26-8322-4931-97be-1a6d4c7cd81e/2024VisionBoard.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Curiously Seeking Clarity - Make it stand out 2024 Vision Board https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2023/6/13/never-give-up monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/12/31/my-word-for-2023 monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/1672515001644-91S68PPHXSOD31YUKMZU/Sunset+on+the+sound. Bethie Breathes Blog - My Word for 2023 - Make it stand out Sunset on the sound. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/12/10/j5spsp0khgckpsburkneoxh6uwimv0 monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/de9c753c-b233-4289-ae98-dcdf46571d7d/IMG_4200.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Seasons Within - Make it stand out A moment with winterberry. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/healing monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/9ce14ab0-24c5-48a7-9acc-f8fa45da9e16/307672756_1751837965175179_5178678127899889475_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Healing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/peace-in-the-moment monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/16d2e66b-5ba8-4f8c-a9f5-88f0264c0f3a/270339648_1555825058109805_6820715416316320710_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Peace in the Moment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/641acec8-2439-44f1-a41f-41ef656ceee4/270444582_1555825061443138_4152708123092819544_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Peace in the Moment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/spiritual-path monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/a9e8b925-a20f-4c8d-9fec-2eab04ac55a5/269476133_1550530211972623_8876384440538057847_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Spiritual Path - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/the-hidden-mother monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/89264a84-b09e-40ff-9401-1f24b33613a4/266508012_1546885002337144_3671864852969586578_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - The Hidden Mother - Make it stand out Photo credit: Em White Photography https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/weighted-thoughts monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/bb702508-e785-4307-9250-6619fded4486/263550583_1541389092886735_2119449932798040533_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Weighted Thoughts - Make it stand out Photo credit: Alyse Michelle Images https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/helping-hands monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/6fd15a7c-c9ef-4615-945c-d3006361bc2e/264691835_1540742346284743_696286475514103261_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Helping Hands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/f187a702-0465-428a-846c-87180051e5ba/264794226_1540742356284742_554469211216911189_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Helping Hands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/b0d16756-271f-40d1-b4ea-5022e3910587/264118475_1540742352951409_4317146882712127701_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Helping Hands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/home monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/1beacb2b-8e79-4912-b221-b45ba9e43401/264381553_1540319562993688_1566709755698579496_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://healingwholerva.com/bethiebreathes/2022/10/6/work-in-progress monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/0f9c471f-27c0-4a2e-8127-f8a9af2b9237/262367742_1538653133160331_3820291105566964561_n.jpg Bethie Breathes Blog - 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"Breathe" Series The Call Drawing from the emotions pertaining to the instant Beth Anne received “the call” from UVA Health that she had lungs. It was Thursday, June 13 at 7:24 in the morning. Upon hearing the phone ring, and seeing that it was a number with “434” as the area code, she had a gut feeling this was it. Adrenaline took over, and Beth Anne went into auto-pilot to arrive in Charlottesville within that critical two-hour window. She called family, made arrangements for Eva, packed for an uncertain hospital stay, and left behind the majority of her oxygen equipment, knowing it would soon serve no purpose. Amid the whirlwind, there was a steady presence—a foundation of support that guided her through the storm of emotions and decisions. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/8e882d34-5d7f-4eb2-b431-1545bfb31ff3/Surrender-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Surrender While on the way to UVA, and still in overdrive mode, Beth Anne was beginning to let go and allow everything to unfold as it should. From the beginning of the lung disease journey in March 2022 to getting the call in June 2024, Beth Anne had been given information as it became available due to procedures and tests. After each appointment she was hit by waves of shock, fear, numbness, and sadness. These feelings were temporary, as she held an inner knowing that all is well and all will continue to be well, even though the experience was messed up! Leading up to the arrival at UVA for a procedure that would be life altering, she practiced the act of surrendering. The foundation continued to hold the pieces in place throughout waves of emotions and feelings of uncertainty met with trust. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/3ea10232-91d0-42cd-bfd4-9d423be26962/Trust+the+Process-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Trust the Process Upon getting to the hospital, Beth Anne was told that the surgery wouldn’t take place until the following day, June 14. She had time to process what was about to happen. That night, Beth Anne shared with her nurse that she was scared and wished that her husband was there with her. The nurse reassured her that all was well, and that she was going to get through this. Beth Anne began to settle in and “trust the process.” She had made it this far, and knew that she had been supported the whole way. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/79edadda-1c0f-4cf4-867a-9c4436f94828/PeriOp-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Peri Op “Perioperative” is the period of time a patient is admitted to the hospital for surgery up until the time they are discharged. Beth Anne shared an image of this painting with one of her transplant doctors post-surgery. The doctor said that the painting looked like “peri op,” and was referring specifically to the time during surgery. The painting reminded her of the way blood changes color from blue to red during surgery, as the blood is exposed to oxygen. Beth Anne was incredibly intrigued by the doctor’s interpretation and titled the painting “Peri Op” in the surgical team’s honor. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/027d513c-c026-40c1-b13a-0311ad034bc8/All-encompassing-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series All-Encompassing All encompassing. The adjective that described the journey after transplant while recovering in the hospital. The physical, emotional, and spiritual feelings. The care from the medical teams and hospital staff. The devoted visits from family and check-ins from friends. The scary thoughts around life expectancy and mortality rate. The joy and safety felt from seeing her husband for the first time post-transplant. It was everything. Embracing the new life and grieving parts of the former. And it was this all encompassing experience that kept Beth Anne moving forward, maintaining strength and gratitude as she navigated the unknown. After 12 days of being hospitalized and recovering from a life changing event, the doctors said it was time to go home. It was time to embrace this new life and put her lungs to work. Image credit Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/11c103e2-2b7f-4366-b4ae-a1a8399eca02/Homecoming-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Homecoming Celebration, excitement, joy, and also anxiety from being super immunocompromised. It was a new job protecting her lungs, staying well, and being on top of taking all her medications and vitals everyday. It was a lot all at once. Beth Anne was home with her family. The yellow paint is the same as what was used on the front door of their home. The deep, foundational color of purple and lightness from the blue represent the weaving of support and love that Beth Anne faced upon arriving at her parents’ house where she was convalescing. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/bab2a0f9-3e44-4f41-b67c-91a80f44099f/Abundance-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Abundance Deep, bold colors support the vibrant, bright trails of paint that echo the overwhelming reception of love Beth Anne, and her family, received from various corners of her communities. Cards, flowers, gift cards, toys and activities for Beth Anne’s daughter, in-person (distanced) porch hang outs, and so much more. The green is a standout and humble color in this work of art. It symbolizes prosperity, growth, and a strength that comes from being grounded. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/b02dd0ed-68d7-4a75-9d03-6855e4d1d46a/Breath+of+Fire-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series Breath of Fire Breath of Fire is a phrase taken from a breathing technique in Kundalini yoga, which consists of rapid, forceful exhales followed by passive inhales. It is a challenging practice with a great list of benefits. With new lungs, Beth Anne was directed to move her body and put her lungs to use. Moving the body the day after surgery, and continuing to build up endurance and develop an exercise routine through pulmonary rehab once at home was hard, but Beth Anne’s lung capacity improved significantly. It is a testament to how effort and perseverance lead to positive outcomes. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/efdf656f-2229-46dd-a6f7-e640a327caa1/First+Breath-JPG.jpg Paintings - "Breathe" Series First Breath A response to the feelings that came from Beth Anne’s first breath of fresh air once she was discharged from the hospital. The swirling of events that led to the first inhale and exhale are represented by the variety of colors, textures, and layers. There is a sense of “newness” that rises to the surface, ushering in a new journey, but with a firm and solid path. “First Breath” also signifies the first breath we take in each new moment, or at the start of each new day. Image credit: Shane McFadden https://healingwholerva.com/paintings/awakening-series monthly 0.5 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/e5f26b17-d5db-4ffc-9ed7-1c7131a5bcd0/ByJacquiPhoto-3589.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Tea with Mara | 31 ¾” w x 50 ½” h Every day brings a new conversation with the Self. More often than not, that dialogue is laced with self-criticism and judgment, stirring up old feelings of shame and guilt. These are the shadow parts of the self—hidden, painful aspects that rise uninvited to the surface. Sitting with challenging emotions is uncomfortable and hard. The instinct is to ignore them, bury them, and keep moving. But like a pressure cooker, what goes unacknowledged eventually erupts—often causing more harm, most of it internal. Tea with Mara is a visual representation of a Buddhist teaching in which the Buddha— enlightenment, lightness, and divinity—invites Mara, the tempter and embodiment of suffering, to tea. Why would the Buddha welcome an entity so dark? Because true spiritual growth requires that we not reject our suffering, but meet it with presence and compassion. This work explores the intersection of light and shadow, and the quiet beauty that emerges when the two meet. That peaceful space is where the healing begins and awakening occurs. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/f0414da7-7417-4f66-a8cc-0362a38bd98f/ByJacquiPhoto-3573_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Inner Light | 25 ¼” w x 36 ¼” h We come into this world as light. Throughout life’s journey, that light can become compromised—dimmed by outside influences, broken systems, and societal pressures. As a result, it may begin to fade, losing its genuine spark. Pain fills the space where light once lived, and unhealthy coping mechanisms can surface. Addiction often plays a central role in attempting to treat that pain, falsely mimicking the qualities of light—confidence, love, safety, and connection. Even in darkness, glimmers of light can still be felt and seen. When nurtured, light grows—becoming more expansive, more radiant. The process of moving through the depths to reclaim courage and strength adds to the light’s value and preciousness. The inner light becomes the motivation for positive change and growth—the force that fuels the flame and keeps the fire within alive. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/22e0a0ab-bfa6-49a2-879b-e6c48b54ef0f/ByJacquiPhoto-3575_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Flow (In Flow) | 24 ¾” w x 35 ¾” h Being in flow is peace. It’s a feeling of natural goodness—a state we’re meant to experience in this human body. But to recognize flow, we must first know what it feels like to swim upstream—to carry weight, to push against the current, to live out of alignment with who we are. The contrast teaches us. Flow comes when we understand the currents, then choose to step out of them—to float, to trust the guidance within us, and the quiet forces that surround us. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/e1a6f420-657f-44be-a633-754ec3307acf/ByJacquiPhoto-3580_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Voice of Soul | 34 ¾” w x 47 ¾”h | $670.00 When the mind is quiet, the Self can fully enter the present moment, making room for intuition and inner guidance. Voice of Soul speaks to the soft, steady whispers that rise from deep within us — the voice of our inner truth. This voice helps shape who we are and who we are becoming. It may not always be the one we follow first, but it is always there, persistent and quietly present. The more we turn inward and listen, the clearer and more powerful that voice becomes. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/2076705b-9cf2-4cc5-8b60-04515f9316c6/ByJacquiPhoto-3568_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Journeying | 24½” x 25¼” Sometimes life feels like an endless path — a constant striving to arrive, to feel whole, fulfilled, and purposeful. There’s a deep longing to understand why we’re here. Journeying reflects the ongoing nature of this path, where the true destination is consciousness — the state of being awake and fully present. The present moment is the destination, and the gift is that we get to arrive there again and again. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/1442f56f-4c10-41f3-b50e-45e3b7cab8b0/ByJacquiPhoto-3565_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series My Part in It | 24½” x 25¼” Sobriety continues to teach me more about myself every day. Sometimes, the lessons are difficult—like taking responsibility for actions I’m not proud of. While it’s not easy to admit my wrongdoings and hold myself accountable, these moments deepen my perspective and offer powerful opportunities for spiritual growth. Self-awareness has been one of the most valuable gifts of sobriety—being awake to my actions and clearly seeing “my part in it.” Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/0bdb07cd-4004-4124-8f08-87c1b6b643cb/ByJacquiPhoto-3582_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series No Filter | 24½” x 25¼” For most of my life, I “filtered” myself to be accepted. I held back from expressing my true, abundant self. Sobriety has given me the strength and courage to show up as I am. The filter comes down, and I’m finally able to see myself clearly. It’s a journey of self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance. I am the only me—so why hide my gifts and attributes? The more I show up authentically, the deeper my connection becomes with both myself and others. As far as I know, this is the only life I’ll live on this earth, and it’s important to me to live it with honesty, integrity, and no filter. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f6b8ac7da24fac0ececb80/9978b6cb-2239-4903-942a-cc89c9e9be46/ByJacquiPhoto-3587_smaller.jpg Paintings - "Awakening" Series Inwardly Reorganized | 24½” x 25¼” I believe we all enter this world with everything we need. But as soon as we arrive, our “humanness” begins. My own human experience has deeply enriched my soul, while also leading me through moments of darkness and challenge—each one a doorway to growth. The path of addiction dimmed my inner light and distanced me from my higher self. But when I made the decision to get sober, conscious spiritual growth became a priority. Slowly, something within me began to shift and heal. I became inwardly reorganized, allowing Spirit to mold me. Image Credit: By Jacqui Photography