Honoring the Directions: The South
Acrylic on canvas, 12"x36"
In the direction of the South, we learn our first and perhaps most vital lesson - the pure joy of being alive. Just as the sacred frog sits in its turquoise pool, completely at home in its nature, the South teaches us to embrace our authentic selves without question or doubt.
From the flowers blooming in delicate pinks and purples, we learn about trust - how to open ourselves fully to life, just as petals open to the summer sun. The brilliant yellows scattered throughout remind us of the South's lesson of vitality, showing us how to embrace each moment with the unfiltered enthusiasm of a child.
The South's wisdom flows through the abundance of the lush greenery, the explosion of blossoms, the dancing colors. It teaches us that growth comes naturally when we allow ourselves to be fully present, just as plants don't force their blooming but rather unfold in perfect timing.
This direction shows us that wisdom doesn't always come from solemn reflection - sometimes it arrives in bursts of joy, in moments of pure play, in the simple act of being exactly who we are. The interweaving of blues and yellows throughout the painting mirrors how the South weaves together innocence and understanding, passion and purity.
Most importantly, the South teaches us that our natural state is one of abundance and vitality. Like this garden scene bursting with life, we learn that our truest wisdom often comes not from striving, but from allowing ourselves to bloom fully where we're planted, embracing each moment with the pure, open heart of a child.
Acrylic on canvas, 12"x36"
In the direction of the South, we learn our first and perhaps most vital lesson - the pure joy of being alive. Just as the sacred frog sits in its turquoise pool, completely at home in its nature, the South teaches us to embrace our authentic selves without question or doubt.
From the flowers blooming in delicate pinks and purples, we learn about trust - how to open ourselves fully to life, just as petals open to the summer sun. The brilliant yellows scattered throughout remind us of the South's lesson of vitality, showing us how to embrace each moment with the unfiltered enthusiasm of a child.
The South's wisdom flows through the abundance of the lush greenery, the explosion of blossoms, the dancing colors. It teaches us that growth comes naturally when we allow ourselves to be fully present, just as plants don't force their blooming but rather unfold in perfect timing.
This direction shows us that wisdom doesn't always come from solemn reflection - sometimes it arrives in bursts of joy, in moments of pure play, in the simple act of being exactly who we are. The interweaving of blues and yellows throughout the painting mirrors how the South weaves together innocence and understanding, passion and purity.
Most importantly, the South teaches us that our natural state is one of abundance and vitality. Like this garden scene bursting with life, we learn that our truest wisdom often comes not from striving, but from allowing ourselves to bloom fully where we're planted, embracing each moment with the pure, open heart of a child.
Acrylic on canvas, 12"x36"
In the direction of the South, we learn our first and perhaps most vital lesson - the pure joy of being alive. Just as the sacred frog sits in its turquoise pool, completely at home in its nature, the South teaches us to embrace our authentic selves without question or doubt.
From the flowers blooming in delicate pinks and purples, we learn about trust - how to open ourselves fully to life, just as petals open to the summer sun. The brilliant yellows scattered throughout remind us of the South's lesson of vitality, showing us how to embrace each moment with the unfiltered enthusiasm of a child.
The South's wisdom flows through the abundance of the lush greenery, the explosion of blossoms, the dancing colors. It teaches us that growth comes naturally when we allow ourselves to be fully present, just as plants don't force their blooming but rather unfold in perfect timing.
This direction shows us that wisdom doesn't always come from solemn reflection - sometimes it arrives in bursts of joy, in moments of pure play, in the simple act of being exactly who we are. The interweaving of blues and yellows throughout the painting mirrors how the South weaves together innocence and understanding, passion and purity.
Most importantly, the South teaches us that our natural state is one of abundance and vitality. Like this garden scene bursting with life, we learn that our truest wisdom often comes not from striving, but from allowing ourselves to bloom fully where we're planted, embracing each moment with the pure, open heart of a child.