Beyond shadows of darkness you will glide... on moonbeam ripples across the tide.
When we traverse life's storms with deep discouragement, it's as if our burdened arms can't raise the sails. This painting was inspired to remind us that the moon and the stars shine bright and staid over us and that by looking to the light, we will eventually find our way out of the darkness.
One of my sources of light is creativity---channeling my feelings into a painting or poem. When immersed in the creative process, I often reach new insights and tap into a source of universal wisdom and knowing. If nothing else, I experience the process of flow, a positive (even euphoric) mental state that results from energized focus on a certain activity.
It's immensely helpful to have multiple sources of "light" such as supportive friends, spiritual resources, and activities that engage and motivate us. What are your sources of "light" when you're feeling discouraged with life's inevitable problems?
