Roots of Forgotten Light: Awakening Ancient Wisdom Through Symbolic Energy Art

Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.

Roots of Forgotten Light

There’s something about ancient history that has always pulled at my heart—especially the stories we’re not told. The lost land of Mu, said to have existed over 50,000 years ago, long before Atlantis, feels more like a memory than a myth to me. I often wonder what it would be like if we hadn’t forgotten. What if the wisdom of that time still lived in us? What if we could remember?

The Roots of Forgotten Light collection was born from that longing. It’s a visual journey into ancient wisdom, spiritual connection, and the light we carry that often gets buried by time, trauma, and distraction. Through this art, I wanted to create a space for remembering—not just where we come from, but who we really are.

This collection lives in the Connect category of my Sacred Energy Art. It’s all about helping us reconnect—with our spiritual roots, ancient truths, and the light within. Whether through symbols, colors, or energy, each piece is designed to reawaken a part of you that has always known.

“Roots of Forgotten Light #4"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #4"
Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.
“Roots of Forgotten Light #4"

The Mystery of Mu

Mu is believed by many to have been a peaceful, spiritually advanced civilization that existed in the Pacific long before Atlantis. According to legend, it was a place where people lived in harmony with nature, energy, and divine truth. Some say Mu was destroyed by massive earth changes—floods, earthquakes, or shifts in consciousness—its knowledge lost beneath the ocean or hidden in plain sight.

Whether Mu was a physical place or a state of consciousness, its energy still speaks to me. I feel it in nature, in meditation, and in the creative flow. That essence is the foundation of this collection—a sacred ground of remembrance.

Roots of Forgotten Light #2
Roots of Forgotten Light #2
Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.
“Roots of Forgotten Light #2"

Energy Art as a Portal

I believe art can be a bridge between worlds. When I create energy art, I infuse it with intention, symbolism, and layers of meaning. My goal is to move beyond surface beauty and invite you into a deeper experience—one that shifts energy, opens awareness, and helps you feel more aligned with your true self.

In the Roots of Forgotten Light collection, I use a combination of ancient themes, intuitive color strategy, and sacred symbol overlays to create pieces that resonate on multiple levels. These artworks are both visual meditations and energetic tools

“Roots of Forgotten Light #3"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #3"
Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.
“Roots of Forgotten Light #3"

The Power of Symbolic Overlays

Each piece in this collection is grounded in the energy of Mu, and then layered with sacred symbols that enhance and direct the energy of the artwork. Two of the most important overlays I use are:

  • Tree of Life – This symbol connects the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. It represents grounding, growth, and the interconnection of all life. It reminds us that we are rooted in something eternal and always evolving.

  • Fractal Heart – My own expression of the heart’s path, this symbol represents alignment, love, and living your truth. It reminds us that the journey is not linear, but beautifully spiraled and expansive.

When these symbols are combined with the essence of Mu, they create a powerful energetic field. The artwork becomes more than something to look at—it becomes a space of activation, healing, and remembering.

"Roots of Forgotten Light #6" energy art by Mary Ann Benoit
"Roots of Forgotten Light #6"
Tree of Life energy art by Mary Ann Benoit
Tree of Life energy art by Mary Ann Benoit
fractal heart by mary ann benoit, release attachments and stay on your path with heart symbolism. Evolve, connect, attract.
Fractal art Heart by Mary Ann Benoit

A Closer Look: Roots of Forgotten Light

One of the signature pieces in this collection is also named Roots of Forgotten Light. It begins with the energy of Mu, then rises into form through the Tree of Life, and is held in alignment with the Fractal Heart. The tree emerges from darkness into light, reminding us that even in times of shadow, our roots can find the light we thought we lost.

This piece isn’t in my Sacred Symbols Catalog, but it beautifully illustrates how symbol overlays can deepen the message and energy of a work of art. I’ll be sharing more about these overlays in my upcoming Saturday Night Live Art Show.

Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.
Energy art titled “Roots of Forgotten Light” featuring the Tree of Life rising from the ancient energy of Mu, overlaid with sacred symbols including the Fractal Heart.

What This Collection Invites

Roots of Forgotten Light is an invitation. It invites you to wonder. To remember. To explore what ancient wisdom lives within you. It asks:

  • What if you’re not as lost as you think?

  • What if the light you’ve been searching for is already inside you?

  • What if the path forward begins by remembering the past?

“Roots of Forgotten Light #5"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #5"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #5"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #5"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #8"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #8"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #8"
“Roots of Forgotten Light #8"

From My Heart to Yours

I created Roots of Forgotten Light from a deep fascination with where we come from—not just in this life, but across time and spirit. I’ve always felt drawn to the mysteries of ancient history, especially the stories that exist outside mainstream knowledge. What truths have been hidden? What wisdom have we forgotten?

The idea of Mu touches something in me—a memory, perhaps, of a time when we lived in harmony with the earth, with each other, and with our own light. I wonder how that loss, that forgetting, has shaped who we are today… and how remembering even a small piece of it could help us heal, grow, and return to something more whole.

Roots of Forgotten Light is my way of exploring that longing. Of honoring what’s buried beneath the surface, not just in the earth, but in us. Maybe it will bring what’s hidden into the light, and guiding us back to who we truly are.

Aligned Design- Bringing the Energy Home

My artwork is more than just something to hang on the wall—it’s the heart of my Aligned Design process. When we surround ourselves with beauty and meaning, we shift our energy. Roots of Forgotten Light is a powerful example of how sacred symbols and ancient memory can infuse a space with peace, purpose, and a deep sense of connection.

Through Aligned Design, I help you create environments that reflect who you truly are and support who you’re becoming. When your space is aligned, you feel more centered, inspired, and alive. That’s the magic of energy art—it doesn’t just change your walls. It transforms your life.

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By Mary Ann Benoit

President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art Wildlife Biologist Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska Lover of music, art, dance and animals.

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