My son and I created a geological time scale a few weeks ago and since then, I’ve become fascinated with the origins of life on earth. Among other things, I was stunned to learn via Wikipedia, that we have fossil records of seahorses dating back to 13 million years. These tiny, fragile creatures have been living in our shallow, tropical and temperate waters since the Miocene. It boggles the mind, doesn’t it?
The male carries the offspring in a pouch, they live in herds, they are monogamous and the pair bonds through daily greetings and pirouettes. How fascinating!
To me, the seahorse is a symbol of patience. Their tiny little dorsal fin flutters 35 times per second and their top speed is only about 150cm per hour. It amazes me that they’ve managed to survive for millions of years. I created this drawing to remind myself to be patient and to nurture my relationship with my wonderful husband.
This started as a pen and ink drawing. I later scanned and imported it into Photoshop Elements to colorize and add texture. It will be available as a print in my shop in the coming weeks and I plan to give 10% of my profits to an organization that studies and protects these wonderful creatures.
I was extremely inspired by the story called “Don’t hope, DECIDE” written by Michael D. Hargrove which was originally shared on G+ by +Patrick Di Fruscia last week, and I’ve been doodling all weekend as a result.
While it’s true we need hope to get us through the tough times, ultimately, we get rise to the occasion because we decide to. I think it’s an important lesson and I, for one have decided to apply it to every circumstance of my life.
I’ve also come to learn that I need constant visual cues to stay focused throughout the day, so I’ve created 3 prints that I’ve placed in strategic locations in my house. I also carry a small print in my wallet. I figure that multinationals have the right idea when they saturate our existence with ads. Why not advertise to myself? I’m going to be making these available for purchase in my shop this week as I really think this could help you to stay on your path as well.
What are the decisions that you need to make this week to take your life/business/relationship to the next level?
With this piece, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and I gotta tell ya that it feels great. How are you going to expand your horizon this week? Go ahead, make a decision and stick with it. Let me know if you need a cheerleader!
Wisdom
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
John Muir
