Arrowleaf Balsamroot by Rachel Pohl

Our lives are like paintings- layers upon layers add up to create something beautiful- each one building upon the last.

Not every layer is perfect, nor is each brushstroke intentional. Not all paintings turn out like we’d hoped but each is lovely in its own way. And we don’t need to wait to share ourselves with others until we see ourselves as “perfect.”

Because each layer of paint, each chapter of our lives, builds up, and creates a history unique to us.

We’re allowed to change, to be indecisive. I alter the color palate, tweak the composition, and change the time of day in my paintings all the time. Not every stage of my painting looks beautiful. And in life, I am fine with cutting my losses if plans don’t fit with who I am anymore. Because while I think knowing who we are is important, we have to experiment with different iterations of ourselves to find our true potential.

Peace & Light
Rachel