When cardinals appear, angels are near

Memory of a place series
When cardinals appear, angels are near
Oil and oil pastel on panel
12 x 12

“Life is available only in the present moment.
Our notions about happiness entrap us.
We forget that they are just ideas. Our idea of happiness can prevent us from actually being happy. We fail to see the opportunity for joy that is right in front of us when we are caught in a belief that happiness should take a particular form.”

— thich nhat hanh