Perspective
Every day presents the opportunity to view life from a higher perspective. As a youth, you focus on the physical and material side of your existence. Life is an exciting adventure but it is hard to see beyond your current range of focus. The opinions of your parents and society leave an imprint on your still malleable character. Moving through the ever-changing landscape, experiences shape your likes and dislikes. Nevertheless, the blueprint of your life’s purpose begins to unroll. The hikers symbolize this stage of your life. The ascent to health, knowledge and prosperity draws you to new heights. You are responsible for the direction you take and the decisions you make on your solitary climb. Reaching the summit requires a great deal of effort and takes some time. However, surveying the scene that stretches to the horizon, it becomes apparent that you have only reached one of your goals- there is much more you want to explore! You recalibrate your life’s direction. The figure on the cliff’s edge symbolizes this phase in your life. Soaring in the hot air balloon, you rise above your limited points of view and see beyond self- imposed obstacles. The confusion clears. You understand you are a limitless and divine soul. From this level, you delight in the abundant biodiversity on this amazing planet and in the beautiful diversity of the human family, all interconnected on a common journey.
(The original painting is from the private collection of John S. May of Lyle, Washington.)
Reproductions are available in our gift shop.
Every day presents the opportunity to view life from a higher perspective. As a youth, you focus on the physical and material side of your existence. Life is an exciting adventure but it is hard to see beyond your current range of focus. The opinions of your parents and society leave an imprint on your still malleable character. Moving through the ever-changing landscape, experiences shape your likes and dislikes. Nevertheless, the blueprint of your life’s purpose begins to unroll. The hikers symbolize this stage of your life. The ascent to health, knowledge and prosperity draws you to new heights. You are responsible for the direction you take and the decisions you make on your solitary climb. Reaching the summit requires a great deal of effort and takes some time. However, surveying the scene that stretches to the horizon, it becomes apparent that you have only reached one of your goals- there is much more you want to explore! You recalibrate your life’s direction. The figure on the cliff’s edge symbolizes this phase in your life. Soaring in the hot air balloon, you rise above your limited points of view and see beyond self- imposed obstacles. The confusion clears. You understand you are a limitless and divine soul. From this level, you delight in the abundant biodiversity on this amazing planet and in the beautiful diversity of the human family, all interconnected on a common journey.
(The original painting is from the private collection of John S. May of Lyle, Washington.)
Reproductions are available in our gift shop.
