Meet Christine O’donnell

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christine O’donnell. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Christine, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

I discovered my purpose from a few elements on my souls journey. It first began when I found surfing as a junior in college back in 2011. Once I experienced the healing power of Mother Ocean it was when everything changed.

My strong relationship with God or the Creator of the Universe I always asked “what am I really here for?” I probably asked this question a million times and even cried about just wanting God to tell me. But I must of been hard of hearing so I kept asking and yearned to know why I was here.

I struggled with depression and anxiety since 15 years of age. I recognized a change in my mental state soon after I began surfing and it shifted my path dramatically. Within 10 months of surfing, I moved to Puerto Rico to well study surfing lol. I sold everything, my car and even my heels to start to get to paradise.

Little did I know there wasn’t many job opportunities in Puerto Rico and I didn’t know how to manage finances well, so after 3 months in paradise I came back to America.

A friend from college told me about San Clemente, California where the waves were consistent and plenty of work. So I saved up and sang California songs on my to work visualizing moving to CA. Then my dream job at the time to work in fashion sales in California fell into my lap.

I lost that job after 3 months of moving to California. I had no network here so I did what I had to by waiting table and bartending. This made for an epic schedule for me to surf 2x a day. I always knew I was meant for more and kept the faith that something was coming.

Through becoming more open to healing myself and my beliefs I discovered Reiki in 2019 after ending a toxic relationship. I started to look within the depths of myself of how I also allowed that relationship in my life. I’m very reflective and introspective. I began receiving reiki for healing and about a year later I felt the calling to heal others. People always were drawn to my energy and so becoming a Reiki Master helped me create boundaries that I never knew I needed to create. At the same, I also began creating artwork with crystals on my surfboards and hosting women circles to empower women in their feminine, Goddess energy.

Also around this time, I began a friendship with Drew Brophy an internationally known surf artist and his wife Maria Brophy. They were a huge influence on me and my artwork. They hired me to sell Drew’s art and also empowered me to sell my work in the gallery. There is nothing like someone else believing in you, that up to see your
Spirit and opens your perspective.

For almost 4 years, I’ve held monthly women circles, helped so many clients with Reiki life force energy healing and selling my crystal artwork. Now more than ever it is clear at this moment to focus on my artwork. My signature artwork infuses Reiki energy with intention and crystals to empower you to have positive thoughts.

Literally a full circle moment, I feel even a tear from the little girl in me who struggled with mental illness and the purpose of the artwork to bring healing art into your space to remember your souls magnificence and think beautiful thoughts. Currently, preparing for my first solo exhibition in April 5th 2025 called Crystal Garden! So excited but also terrified. It will be a night of music fun and art to inspire your soul by crystal mandalas and sacred geometry and ancient wisdoms! If you’re in Southern California stop by
and celebrate life with me April 5th 4-7pm at 555 2nd St, Encinitas CA!

Sending you waves of Love!!

Christine O’Donnell

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I’m most passionate about creating uplifting crystal mosaic artworks for people to be reminded of their divinity and positive thinking.

I offer commissions as well where I work with clients to create personal mandala with their intention and select crystals that will reflect that energy into the artwork. For instance, if someone is working on self love or heart healing I’d use Rose Quartz because that crystal promotes healing the heart, forgiveness etc..

I look forward to collaborating with spas, yoga studios and retreat centers to bring more mindful artwork that is aligned with promoting positivity, healing and inner peace.

My first solo exhibition is a month long exhibit called Crystal Garden! I’ll be hosting an opening reception on April 5th 2025. It will be a night of music, community and art to inspire your soul with one of kind crystal mandalas, sacred geometry patterns and ancient wisdoms! If you’re in Southern California stop by
and celebrate life with me April 5th 4-7pm at 555 2nd St, Encinitas CA!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Faith, Courage & Mentorship are three key things that helped me on my journey.

Having Faith or optimism that things are all working out in your favor and Faith or Believing myself.

Courage to go for it even if it doesn’t make sense and you can’t see the road ahead. Feeling the fear and doing it anyway. When we step out of our comfort zone that’s when we truly meet the next version of ourselves that we’re seeking .

Mentorship and support from others who also believe in you. This was crucial to my success. Being surrounded by others who were much older and wiser than me in likeminded fields of interest or values.

It takes time so first being patient with yourself and to trust the process. Getting crystal clear on your dreams and writing it down where you can see them and speaking it out loud in the mirror always helped shift my mindset. And creating action steps to get things moving!

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

Her book provided my first insight about the power of the our mind, thoughts and feelings. That how we think and feel about ourselves we become. So many amazing prayers and affirmations to speak love, joy, peace, harmony and abundance over your life will create miracles.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Christineeodonnell.com
• Instagram: Christine_e_odonnell
• Other: Art instagram @crystalvisionsbychristine