Sometimes it is easier to focus when you see something in front of you. In January, I created this piece in the hopes of visualizing my goals for the future, peace in the family, harmony, family and friends. In other words, don&#39;t sweat the small stuff, focus on the big picture. If it doesn&#39;t serve you, let it go. In the lower right corner, I drew the place I go to as an escape, when things are bothering me. It is a safe place that I love being in mentally or physically. Having survived breast cancer, it is really important for me to see things that are truly important in my life. When all is said and done I am grateful to be here and I make an effort to enjoy every day.

Wishes for the Future

As a self-taught artist and a breast cancer survivor, it is important to me that others understand the devastating effects of breast cancer. One of the ways I can help convey that message is through my art. And this paining, I portray the unseen woman, the one who seems to fade into the woodwork. As she goes through diagnosis and treatment the world becomes chaotic and uncertain. Often others can&acirc;&euro;&trade;t see or understand how those things make her feel. And while she feels unseen, she continues to fight for her life. Against all odds, she pushes past the difficulties and creates her new normal, a different, more colorful world of reality.

Red Bud

By Deirdre Murphy

May 20th, 2019

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