Which is harder, rock or water? Even ice can be smashed by a rock, right? But when you see a canyon like this you know the answer, water wins every time in the long haul. Gravity consistently moves water towards the path of least resistance and over time, these paths become the great canyons of the world. Moving water wins over time.
In the same way, being a a gentle but consistent advocate for growth, change, beauty and love over a life time makes a dent in the universe, a phrase made famous by Steve Jobs. Without love, technology is only used towards selfish ends, but with love, it has the power to multiply influence and transform entire communities. People over estimate what they can accomplish is a year, that is why New Years' Resolutions seldom live to see the light of March. But we under estimate what can be done in 5,10,20 or 30. I sit here at 62 and some people think of that as too old to start something new. But heck, God willing, I have a good 20 or 30 years to do art. If I do it with love, who knows what kind of dent I can make. You do not have to do something "great" to make that dent, simply doing something "good" over time will the get the job done beautifully!
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2/20/2019 07:45:48 am
You have been through a lot. As an artist, I really admire your dedication because it was never easy to be an artist in the world full of people who tend to see art as a lower form. It's never the money that fuels you to do that thing you love, it is your passion. If people will surely learn to genuinely love what they are doing, this would be a better place for everyone. Love, in all forms, should always be uplifted. Instead of promoting hate, I will always go with something that will make us happy.
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