Some Background Thoughts

As I've worked away at all the many details in this horse drawing, I've been sifting through ideas of what to title it.  So I think I've landed on a candidate.  "Ready and Waiting" is what comes out on top of the stack.  This horse, who belongs to my son Elijah and is named Roany, is all saddled and prepared for work.  For whatever the reason, Roany is waiting patiently until his master needs him.  The action hasn't happened yet.  The important part is that Roany is prepared and ready to go when the time comes.


Art reflects life, so this drawing also reminds me of the larger metaphors.  Being prepared and ready for life's opportunities is critical.  In sports we are taught to be in the ready position.  In that stance it is difficult to be thrown off balance.  One is poised for movement in any direction.  I also am reminded of a great quote by one of my favorite U.S. Presidents...Abraham Lincoln.  He said, "I must read and study to prepare myself, for someday my chance will come."  That challenges me to do what I can to be prepared to deal with what life brings.  

The title also reminds me to not only be prepared, but also to be patient!  That may be the hardest part.  Patience, perseverance, endurance...these may not be on our list of favorite things to do.  But nothing great gets done without them.  I must be patient with the process. Things take time.  Also circumstances beyond my control can often determine time frames.  The part I can take is to be prepared and then develop character in patient waiting.

Ready and waiting....you can't go wrong with that!