Painting from my Perspective - A Personal Courage Story

Its fall in the year of the covid and we’ve almost made it through what many are calling a most unprecedented time. As a citizen of Canada, I am especially fortunate having access to the basic necessities (that many take for granted); clean water, a place to live, clothing food and a safe environment. Falls colours brilliantly display the energy of nature’s life all around us. Yet for me October remains a reminder and a measure. While we probably shouldn’t dwell on the past, we should never forget it entirely either. Something about “those who forget are doomed to repeat…” I find myself pausing here , pondering whether this particular story to follow should be shared or kept hidden. But then I think about my own present convictions – a deep belief that when we share our experiences with others, we help others. I’ve read stories about ancient peoples whose culture is built on the knowledge and experience of their elders – stories are re-told and passed on to generations to follow. ...