A farmer walks contentedly behind strong plow horses making his field ready for spring planting. The picture is one of beauty and quiet tranquility. The other artist took a different approach. He drew a majestic, rugged cliff. Gnarled trees, twisted by years of violent winds, jut from the craggy mountainside.
Dark clouds hang low and fierce while jagged streaks of lightening slash across an angry sky.
The picture is one of violence, chaos and rage. But as one looks closely, something else becomes visible. Apparently unconcerned about the impending storm, they appear calm, cozy and peaceful as they patiently wait for the turbulence to pass. We may want to be surrounded by peace, but storms rage. Problems and pressures without threaten to steal peace of mind within.