Angels are for life, not just for Christmas

Just before Christmas I began a new series of artwork to give as a token gift to various friends and family as a way to express my gratitude for all their love and support during the challenging period I experienced last year.

The subject matter was aptly chosen for the time of year as Angels. However, the seasonal sentiment ran far deeper, conveying a less frivolous message but more of a gesture to demonstrate that not all Angels have wings. In fact, it is in my experience that they appear in the most unexpected of ways.
This in mind, as I started to paint, many faces flooded my minds eye and I soon realised that not only has it been my closest friends and family who lifted my spirits, but people I didn't know so well, including  strangers.
We underestimate the impact our words and actions have on each other. I pledge this year that we all be kinder to one another. Who knows how we might change somebody's world, if even for a minute, lets choose to make it a better more joyful and peaceful version.
I like this quote as a reminder.

"Before you speak, let your words pass three gates.
At the first gate ask yourself, "Is it true?"
At the second gate, ask, "Is it necessary?"
At the third gate, ask, "Is it Kind?"
-Rumi.

In the meantime, Angels are still being painted! I still have many more to send flying on their way this month and then the next mission will be for an Angel to be posted through every door of my village.

Angels are for life, not just for Christmas.