Welcome to The Drishti Experience (Part 4 of 5)

Meditating at home in my meditation space.

The Healing Power of Meditation: My Inspiration for The Drishti Experience

This is the fourth in a series of 5 posts focused on my solo painting exhibit currently at Amelia Douglas Gallery: The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being. If you missed the first three, please read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

I’ve already discussed colour, composition, and symbols, so I’d now like to focus on the number one thing I found on my healing journey that had the most positive profound impact, and that inspired the title of this exhibit–that is the power of meditation.

Meditation and Healing

Reflecting on my healing journey, I’ve realized that meditation has been the single most transformative practice for my mental and emotional well-being. This profound impact is why I chose to name this exhibit The Drishti Experience. “Drishti,” a Sanskrit word meaning focus, reflects the essence of meditation: the practice of sustaining focus to cultivate inner peace and balance.

Meditation has been scientifically proven to support mental well-being, reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. By practicing regularly, I experienced a shift toward greater equanimity—the ability to remain calm and centered regardless of life’s ups and downs.

Cultivating Equanimity

Equanimity is not about ignoring life’s challenges or suppressing emotions. Instead, it’s about allowing experiences to arise and pass without becoming consumed by them. Through meditation, I’ve learned to step back from immediate reactions, giving me space to respond with clarity and calm. This practice has helped me break free from the cycle of stress and overreaction.

For example, imagine winning the lottery or losing all your savings. In both cases, the initial reaction—whether elation or despair—can be overwhelming. Equanimity invites us to observe these reactions without letting them control us. Over time, this perspective helps build resilience and fosters a deep sense of well-being.

My mind is strong and clear, 12” x 16” x 2” Mixed media on wood panel, 2024, framed. Please contact the artist for purchase info@debchaney.com

This painting was specifically created to support you in your meditation practice, it would be particularly helpful and supportive to anyone looking to heal their mind and cultivate clear and healthy thoughts. With a custom black floating wood frame, it is available after the exhibit ends. Please contact me for pricing and availability. (Prints are available.)

My mind is strong and clear, 12” x 16” x 2” Mixed media on wood panel, 2024, framed. Please contact the artist for purchase info@debchaney.com. This painting was specifically created to support you in your meditation practice, it would be particularly helpful and supportive to anyone looking to heal their mind and cultivate clear and healthy thoughts. With a custom black floating wood frame, it is available after the exhibit ends. Please contact me for pricing and availability. (Prints are available.)

Healing Through Focus

Much of the mental discord I’ve experienced, such as anxiety and depression, has been rooted in reactive patterns to real or imagined events. Meditation has taught me to break free from these cycles by grounding myself in the present. It’s a practice of letting go, of accepting that everything—whether good or bad—is temporary.

Life is full of changes: friends come and go, wealth fluctuates, and we all age. Meditation helps us embrace these truths with grace and understanding. By cultivating equanimity, we create a foundation for enduring well-being.

The Drishti Experience

This series of paintings is a celebration of my healing journey and an invitation for others to explore their own path to well-being. Each piece is a visual meditation, representing focus, balance, and the inner peace that comes from embracing life as it is.

I hope that my journey and this exhibit inspire you to find your own Drishti—your point of focus—and experience the transformative power of meditation.

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The Drishti Experience – Capturing the Frequency of My Well-Being

Deb Chaney, Solo Exhibit, Amelia Douglas Gallery

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2025

Seven large scale mixed media abstract paintings by Deb Chaney. Her latest work is inspired by her desire to experience and visually express the frequency of her well-being. This series sheds light on the link between healing mental illness and developing spiritual consciousness.

Location

Amelia Douglas Gallery
Fourth Floor North, Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z5

Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Gallery Website