Life often gives us a Decoy

Life often gives us a Decoy

Life is seldom what we expect or desire.  Often we get a "decoy" or representative of what we seek, rather than for what we set our hopes.  Most of us set goals and dream, but few put their goals in writing.  Without a dream, there is little hope for the positive future.  Without a written plan on how to reach your goals, you have a slim chance of reaching them.  After I completed this painting, it occurred to me that we often set our goals and desires up on a pedestal - just out of reach.  We need to be realistic when setting goals.  They must be attainable and measurable. 
   

A "decoy" may be easily purchased but to obtain a real bird takes planning, patience, and a time frame for obtaining it.  You must also have the skills and knowledge required to accomplish the goal of catching or shooting a bird.  I continue to build and develop my skills and knowledge in the area of painting.  I am very pleased with the growth this painting exhibits.  I may not be an award-winning artist today, but I have identified areas I need to grow in, made a list of art teachers whose instructions I would benefit from, and developed a written ten-year plan to achieve my goal of being an award winning and prodigious artists.  I began painting three years ago.  I look forward to 2020 and achieving my goals as an artist.    

    

Set goals and then write a plan to achieve them.  Don’t accept a decoy if you want a duck or other bird.  Then choose to maintain a positive attitude and keep a sense of humor just in case life gives you a decoy instead of a bird.