The Bridge Over Calm Water, an acrylic painting by betsisanders

What do you see in this painting? Do you see the autumn leaves, the little flowers, the rocks or the red bridge? You probably noticed that big bright red bridge.

When you encounter a bridge, what do you do? You cross it.  You go from one point to the next, in order to reach your destination.  You don’t stay on the bridge for too long. 

Two quotes:

Steve Maraboli wrote, “Stop telling me not to burn bridges. Some bridges are meant to be burnt, some roads are never meant to be traveled again.”

 Fridtjof Nansen said, “I demolish my bridges behind me – then there is no choice but forward.”

I burned a few bridges and have no regrets.  I am allowed to terminate toxic relationships. I’ve walked away from people who don’t love me back. Closed doors on those who hurt me. I’ve terminated friendships. Let relationships run its course. Drifted away from people because staying on will only cause more harm and damage. 

So, cross the bridge, go forward. Burn the bridge and never go back.

I’ve learned many lessons.  If I get hurt again, it’s because I allowed them to hurt me.  By moving forward, moving away, I shield and protect me.

Another perspective … Notice the water below the bridge?  It’s calm. I may stay on this  bridge for a while and listen to the gentle stream of water that flows underneath.   Tranquil.

Painting is many hours of silence, peace and bliss. That is always the subtle message in all my paintings.   

“Be still, be calm, be grateful betsisanders. 

Life has always been good to you because He loves you.” 

March 18, 2014