Title: Two "Ducks"
Size: 5x7 inchesMedium: Acrylic on Canvas
Artist: betsisanders
Early this morning, I watched a video of two male swans that got stuck together while probably fighting for territory and how two photographers helped untangle the swans. These swan fights usually end in tragedy, when these male swans end up biting each other.
But what I noticed was how each swan walked in different or opposite directions and flapped their wings vigorously. I remember writing about how ducks who get into fights would separate and float in opposite directions,then flap their wings vigorously, as if releasing pent up anger left during the fight and walk away as if nothing happened.
May I quote:
"When two ducks get into a fight, which never lasts long, they will separate and float off in opposite directions. Then each duck will flap its wings vigorously a few times, thus releasing the surplus energy that built up during the fight. After they flap their wings, they float on peacefully, as if nothing happened." (Taken from the Power of Now)
"When two ducks get into a fight, which never lasts long, they will separate and float off in opposite directions. Then each duck will flap its wings vigorously a few times, thus releasing the surplus energy that built up during the fight. After they flap their wings, they float on peacefully, as if nothing happened." (Taken from the Power of Now)
I often write this quotation on my blog when I post paintings of swans, who aren't really ducks, but I still refer to these beautiful creatures as "ducks'. The "ducks" represent me and people/ friends who have become my frenemies. I used to tell myself to think and act like a duck after a fight, a misunderstanding or a "falling out" of friendship. Going on opposite paths and "flapping of wings" are easy to do. But floating away as if nothing happened is difficult. Being at peace, forgetting or forgiving is even harder.
I end the blogpost with these few words ...Let us be like "ducks"... flap our wings and fly in opposite directions to be at peace. Be quiet, be still, be alone... and heal. (betsisanders)
Click on the link below to watch the video.
Here are my other Two "Ducks" paintings.
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