Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Pursuance



"Pursuance" Oil on paper on board, 18x24"

Strength, courage, justice...these are virtues all good men and woman strive for.
The moments we seem to struggle with these virtues tend towards the times of greatest turmoil within our own soul.

The search for clarity and evolution of the soul is often the realm of the mystic and the philosopher alike. It is from these great thinkers that we can gleam a shred of hope; that through introspection and meditation we may come to realize great inner truths that lead us on a path towards virtue.

Our past stays behind us, but it's totality shapes who you are. Do not shy away from those experiences, even those you'd rather not remember.
Look towards the past without apprehension - stare it in the eyes. Glean what you can from your own transgressions. From this you can walk away a better person.

It is on the foundation of our pasts -knowing what has come before to falter and fail, and what has stood the test of time - that we can build ourselves up towards our ideals.

Ambition is an incredibly human trait. It's what can keep us going in the times of greatest struggle, it's what keeps us growing even in times of contentment.

Tempting as it may be, do not look outward for any answers you seek. The greatest power lies within one's self, this you must never doubt.

"Pursuance" detail



"Dreams cover much time,
Still they leave blind
the will to begin.
I searched for you there
And now look for you from within"
-Robert Plant & Allison Kraus

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