Fourteen months ago I sat with my oil pastels, my sketchpad, and my feelings. I decided to try to put my feelings into art, and at that time I was not aware of what I had created. Has this ever happened to you?
Generally, I find it is a difficult task to depict my feelings accurately with anything other than words, but this time- it was profound.
“Fire Starter”
(I do not own rights to this music.)
I had nearly forgotten about this piece until today when someone who doesn’t know me very well gave me a wonderful compliment. She told me that she could feel fire radiating from my spirit.
To understand the passions of a person we must first be willing to consider their experiences. For me, the last 14 months have been anything but easy. There have been so many changes that have precipitated the passion I feel.
Those who know me know that life hasn’t been easy but don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for the ability to persevere because it has developed my character, and for that, I’m grateful. It’s been more difficult than words can express, yet I’m graced to sit in the fire and emerge without smelling like smoke.
If you find yourself going through a difficult time, I hope that you quickly realize that you, too, have the ability to persevere. Some of the best seeds are buried in the dirt before they produce! All diamonds endure immense pressure before they develop their shine!
Stay hopeful! You are graced to emerge from the fire without being burned or smelling like smoke too!
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