In the flurry of life it's easy to lose sight of the landscape we’ve traversed. We become so focused on the next step, the next challenge, that we forget to turn around and admire the distance we’ve covered.
It’s like climbing a mountain; the summit seems impossibly far, and the steep incline demands all our attention. But then, there’s that moment, that quiet pause, where you turn and see the valley spread out below.
Artwork featured above: "Magnetic Island I" on Canvas (Earth No. 27), left, and "Magnetic Island II" on Canvas (Earth No. 31), right.
My "Earth" collection, in its entirety, became that valley.
It wasn’t just about the art itself, but the artist I had become along the way.
And it made me wonder, how often do we grant ourselves that moment of reflection? How often do we pause, step back, and truly acknowledge the milestones we’ve reached?
We live in a world that often celebrates the grand gestures, the overnight successes, the sudden bursts of brilliance. But true growth, true achievement, is often a slow, steady burn. It’s the quiet dedication, the unwavering commitment, the small victories that accumulate over time.
Artwork featured above: "Magnetic Island II" (Earth No. 31)
Think of your own journey. The projects that once seemed daunting, the skills you’ve cultivated, the challenges you’ve navigated.
Perhaps it’s a career milestone, a personal transformation, a creative endeavor. It might be something big, something small, or something that, in the moment, felt utterly ordinary.
But when you string those moments together, when you allow yourself the space to reflect, a beautiful narrative unfolds.
Sometimes, we are so consumed by the present, by the constant demands of our daily lives, that we forget to honor our past. We become our own harshest critics, focusing on the imperfections, the missed opportunities, the paths not taken.
But what if, instead, we chose to celebrate the progress, the resilience, the sheer act of showing up, day after day?
Let’s cultivate the art of the long view.
Let’s create space for reflection, for gratitude, for the quiet triumph of acknowledging how far we’ve come.
Let’s remember that the journey itself is the masterpiece, a testament to our courage, our creativity, and our unwavering spirit.
And in those quiet moments, when you pause and look back, may you see not just the distance you’ve traveled, but the beautiful, resilient, and ever-evolving person you’ve become.
Let that be the celebration.
Artwork featured: "Bay of Fires I" Fine Art Print on Paper (Earth No. 1)
Artwork featured: "Noosa Heads" on Canvas (Earth No. 13)
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