I found another one of my favorite pictures)) I "found" this picture in The Art of the Ages (Gardner). It is by Jules Bastien-Lepage. It is of course Joan of Arc))) Having the vision of herself leading the French army to victory.
I have always found the story of Joan a very fascinating one. To believe in something so strongly... No doubt that faith can move mountains))) And having such a strong conviction. Of course it didn't end very happily... Maybe there will always be those working against you if you are so passionate about what you believe is true... There are lots of tales of humans dying for their beliefs and convictions;)
But I wish we had a little bit more passion for living a life of passion and compassion. I believe there are too many of us living unconsciously in this world... We should all find the Joan inside of us, I guess... Or what ever hero or heroine that speaks to your heart, for we all have the potential to become the hero our own story!! We just have to believe a little bit more...
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That's great, I've never seen that painting before!
I think that's something I wish I had more of. You have such passion and strength of belief. Its something I can't imagine myself having yet))) Maybe when I'm older. ;)
But you have it, you just haven't found a way to reach out for it yet... But it is there like a slumbering force just wanting to awaken within you. Like a seed deep in the earth... It needs nourishing...
You need to upload a picture of you on your profile!
I really need to borrow Cath's camera)) I will go picture crazy and upload and download or whatever you do))) (I am still proud that I actually managed to make a link yesterday;)))))))
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