"Donβt ever allow anything to disrupt your inner stillness. Itβs not worth it. Life is so short as it is; so we must live each moment with peace in our hearts and happiness in our soul."
Just recently my grandmother passed away. It’s not easy to lose a close relative. Especially since you taken care of them almost all of your life. All those doctor appointments to all those times in the hospital. She was strong through it all even though she didn’t know much English and really only knew how to say “hi”, “bye”, & “thank you”. She was a sweet, strong willed, and very hard headed woman. She amazed me because she guided her children through crazy climates and making sure they weren’t harmed while to get them to the United States during the Khmer Rouge. She did that to not only give her children a better life but her grandchildren and the rest of the generations that follows. She give more than 110% for her children and never once regretted it. While going through all of that she was mourned the death of her husband who was killed during the Khmer Rouge. She was widowed since she was 40 and never once gave another man a chance because she didn’t want to love anyone else but my grandfather. She’s a woman that will never be forgotten. She lived 88 long years with many amazing memories but also hardships that we all could learn from. Rest In Peace Yey! We all love you! 💕
I spent a great deal of time on this one, and ultimately I’m proud of the result. This was originally just a class assignment for my Western Philosophy class, but given the upsetting turn of events we’ve seen in US politics over the past few days and my own personal feelings on the subject, it turned into something more cathartic.
The piece is based on John Locke’s principal, The Right of Revolution, which states that all free people have the right to challenge any government or government figure who poses a threat to their lives, their rights, and their freedom.
The beastly figures sided with Trump are meant to symbolize the various social and political plagues that make life so horrific for so many. They are America’s Demons: racism, sexism, bigotry, religious discrimination, corruption, greed, the abuse of power, etc. As Americans, it is our duty to fight them.
It’s lovely, powerful piece. Thanks for sharing it.