“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything…” Vincent Van Goh
For her Christmas present this year I took my youngest daughter to see the Vincent Van Goh Immersive art show in Sacramento, CA.
He had the ‘courage’ to try many types of paintings. From his famous ‘Starry Night’ painted during one of his stays at the mental institution, to the numerous sunflower paintings.
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Vincent created 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings. The majority of these were done during the last ten years of his life. He completed a painting around every 36 hours. He died at 37 years from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A sad end to a great painter.
This quote resonates with me, “What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything…” Vincent Van Goh.
My daughter has found the courage to volunteer for the disaster relief and rescue of animals. She begins training soon. This is on top of being a wife, mother and full time job. She has the courage to give back and help.
Her family lost everything in the Camp Fire that raged through Paradise, CA, 5 years ago. So many people stepped up to help her family and others who suffered from the devastating fire. A kennels took in her dog and cared for her for over a month for free till my daughter and her husband found a house to rent.
I know it takes courage on her part to be able to do this with out triggering feelings about their loss. I’m so very proud of her.
My Goal word for the year will be ‘courage’. The courage to try new things, courage to meet my writing goals, courage to speak up and help right wrongs. And maybe even courage to declutter my house and my life.
Do you have a goal that can be represented by one word?
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!
11 comments:
Courage. I like that, Diana.
My word for the year is Choose. Each day I will choose what I want to do. I'm through with have-tos, shoulds, etc. What I do I will do out of choice.
Barb,
I like that word too. It puts you in control of your life.!
Happy New Year
Beautiful post! Your daughter is an inspiration. You got me thinking about a word to focus myself this year. I haven't quite decided yet, but I will, and I'll post about it in my post on the 23rd.
Stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by, Sarah. Can't wait to hear what your word will be!
Great post, Diana! (We miss you in Bend!)
Diana, What a great word! I think I'll borrow your word. I need the courage to do more marketing.
Thanks for stopping by SJ71, I miaa Bend roo.
/thank you, Paty ! Thank you for stopping by.
Great post, Diana. I saw the Van Gogh exhibit in Portland. Truly stunning as you well know. Courage is a perfect word for a year of inspiration.
Interesting take on the "Word for the Year"...I'm staying with "grace" as in dealing with the vagaries of aging with "grace".
Dari and Judith ,
Yes, Dari, I really enjoyed the exhibit.
Judith,
You've the perfect word for you!
I read this the other day and thought I had commented. Sorry, I forgot. Lovely sentiment, and the different examples of courage. I haven't thought of a word yet for this year.
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