One of my favorite quotes from the artist and teacher of Minerva Teichert, Robert Henri, is “Do not let the fact that things are not made for you, that conditions are not as they should be, stop you. Go on anyway. Everything depends on those that go on anyway.”
This month I have read and studied the lives of some great women in history. They all “went on anyway.” Whenever you have a goal and you are heading in a good direction, you will hit obstacles, setbacks, bug-a-boos, cliff edges, boulders in your path. But keep on anyway.
Bessie Coleman couldn’t find anyone to give her flight lessons, but she went on anyway and found her way to France and took the lessons she wanted. Many things frightened Sophie Blanchard but she went up in hot air balloons so high she got icicles on her fingers and face. Anne Sullivan overcame eye disease and loss of family and blessed Helen Keller’s life.
So let’s go on anyway, working towards our goals and helping those around us.
And to end, here is a quote I have hanging above my art table by Louisa May Alcott: “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and follow where they lead.”
Thanks for joining me for the ride this month. I’ve enjoyed your comments and participation. If you have any names for next years Woman’s History Month, leave them in the comments below and have a great Easter Sunday.
Thank you so much for the information about these amazing women this month AND your beautiful art work. I wish I could see it in a different format — bigger. A friend sent me a link for Minerva and I followed after that. I love Minerva. Best wishes in your future work !!!
Such a great series. I looked forward to each post! Will be posting your Louisa May Alcott quote also. Happy Easter !
Thanks Ann
We thank you Sherry for your talent and for including us in on your wonderful and incite full work.
Thank you Verlaine
Thanks, Sherry. I enjoyed this month!
Good to hear from you Susan.