“All You Need Is Love”
I painted the members of The Beatles for my dad's birthday. They’ve always been his fav band (I have him to thank for my love for all genres of music, and for being so musically inclined!) Music is a universal language and it’s my main source of inspiration to create and gets me through everything! Didn’t realize when I finally decided to paint this piece, how it would relate to what is happening in the world today.
We're all going through a challenge, and I think the most important thing is to spread love & positivity. To be honest I've felt a bit confused with waves of anxiety coming and going as if I'm floating in the middle of a movie and reality, but have been smiling through it and trying to spread as much positivity as I can. Although it's a tough time, this forces us to stop and think, reflect, and realize a lot. To do things we've always said we had "no time for”. To appreciate family & loved ones more, have meaningful conversations, check on your friends. To decide on things that may have been teetering in our minds.
There are so many lessons available from this experience. It should challenge you mentally and physically. Don't be afraid to FEEL the blessings in disguise.. Is there anything that needs to change or adapt? Are you happy with what you've been doing and where you’re at currently? Do you like your job? In an odd time of "social distancing" it’ll expose you to YOURSELF. It will test you. This time will show you what matters most, and what doesn't. There is always something to do, someone to reach out to, and time to appreciate who is in your life and what really matters to you NOW.
It's a true test of time. I feel the earth is resetting.. There is discovery in discomfort, and more to gain than lose. I never want to forget the feeling where everything we used to take for granted is now more precious than ever.
Keep going. Keep moving. Keep creating. Pull the trigger on that idea you've always had. Have faith over fear. When this passes, we will come out of this stronger and better human beings for ourselves and for each other. Stay strong and stay healthy! We are all in this together.
