Brad Pollock, Sarah Medeiros and Alyssa Johnson | Gallery: Healing | Healing HeARTS | Art on Campus | UC Davis Health

Many cultures believe that water has healing properties and is a source of spiritual energy. I was trying to capture the moment when water was rushing in covering these rocks on Little Hunters Beach in Acadia National Park.” —Brad Pollock

Nature has always been incredibly healing for me. A chance to leave technology and our modern stresses behind for a while and connect with something ancient. A moment of calm, a deep breath, a sense of mindfulness. In Joshua Tree, one of the darkest places in the US, the vastness of the sky, the clarity of the stars, and the stillness of the desert night offer an opportunity for reflection and grounding. It is powerful medicine.” —Sarah Medeiros

This red dragonfly can mean something specific to you and what you have going on in your life. To some, it could symbolize transformation and change of mental and emotional maturity. The color red is a root chakra and is meaningful because when it is in balance, we feel grounded, connected to nature, and able to flow with life.” —Alyssa Johnson