Carving out a simple life still requires discipline, determination, and tenacity.

Time for peace and reflection must be fought for and prioritized.

I crave that introspection, that time alone.

Despite my solitude in the mountains, a solo hike into the Blue Ridge never seems to feel lonely.

The silence is deafening in the best way possible.

My crowded thoughts are hushed for the first time in days.

Peace and balance exist in this moment.

This moment seems to exist silently for me.

Acrylic

11” x 14”