We were all once children, small and curious souls navigating a world of wonder and awe. The memories of those days often fade like distant dreams, obscured by the responsibilities and complexities of adulthood. Yet, there exists a treasure trove of innocence within us, waiting to be rediscovered.
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the moment.”
– Lao Tzu
In the rush of our daily lives, we often overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Yet, within each day, there’s a hidden treasure—a source of gratitude, awe, and wonder that can transform our lives.
The moment we teach a child that a tree is a tree, they’ll never see a tree again, at least not in the same way they did before the label.
We humans have the ability to name and label the elements of our world. We teach children that a tree is a tree, and in doing so, we provide them with a powerful tool for navigating and understanding the world. However, this act of naming also has a profound consequence: it can change the way they perceive and experience the very things we’ve labeled.
Did you know that you have the ability to become happy at any given moment simply by telling yourself, ‘I am happy.’?
It might sound too simple to be true, but the magic lies in positive affirmations. When you repeatedly tell yourself these three words, you are initiating a change in your brain chemistry that manifests in transformation of your mental state.
A ship is such a poignant metaphor for life. Like a ship, life is a journey with lots of ups and downs, full of unknowns and challenges. Both require courage, perseverance, and skillful navigation to make it through the various stages, chapters, and obstacles along the way.
Here is another semi-abstract of a rainy streetscape. It is the result of Midjourney prompting. I just edited the output slightly to adjust composition, color palette, and vibrancy to give it a little more “punch “.
This piece looks like something that could sell for $20K+ if hand-painted by a well-known artist. Thanks to Midjourney and other AI art generators, stunning artworks like this are a dime a dozen, being shared freely all over social media.