We make promises. Some we speak to another, some we keep for ourselves . . . commitments of love, either way. Compassion, strength, and trust are the gifts one receives of a promise freely given.
From my new Emergent series, “The Promise” is inspired by the brilliant red amaryllis blooming in my studio.
I am in awe of the transformation it goes through daily on its way to becoming a mass of blossoms on a single stalk. As new blossoms emerge, the stalk is continually shifting its balance, while maintaining its strength. The blossoms trust that the stalk will continue to support them. The stalk compassionately supports the flowers knowing that it is the reason they can remain beautiful.
