Sometimes, in the face of stormy emotions or events, I can only hope to persevere. For me, perseverance stems from rest, self-care, focusing on gratitude, and staying connected to the bits of positivity that each day holds. No matter how gloomy the day, those glitters of hope are present if I remain open to them.

I created this study as part of a more extensive work to express this idea in more detail. The study depicts my heart, threatened by tempestuous elements yet somehow still aglow, even as the storm threatens to destroy it.

I acknowledge that storms will arise and may threaten me, and I embrace the quiet strength that comes from endurance and perseverance.