Article: Black & white print on Lenox acid free paper
‍Image size: 12″x12″ , Paper size: 15″X15.75″, Framed: 20″XZ20″
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This print is a part of the series, 'Lessons Learned from Six-year Olds'. 50% from the sale of this print is donated to mental health.

The inspiration for this print came from my six-year  old granddaughter, Shaela.

One day I asked Shaela to draw me a picture. She drew icecream cones piled one on top of the other till they were at the top edge of the page. If there was more space she would have continued. Only a child who loves icecream can think of drawing something like this.

Looking at her drawing, I commented, "Shaela, you just live for treats, don't you?"

She said, 'Well, yes!" and looked at me questioningly as if to say is there anything wrong in doing this?

As much as she loves treats, she loves to play sports, be outdoors, on her bike, scooter, playing basketball etc.

Come to think of it, she truly lives in the moment. For her, life is filled with fun, adventure and treats which make her today sweet & fun. She makes the best of every second life has given her.

She said one day to her mother, "Mom, when I wake up, my heart is filled with joy."

In reality, tomorrow doesn’t exist. What exists is simply the present moment.

If we can learn to live in the present without thoughts of the past or worries of the future, perhaps we would live each day more fully!

50% from the sale of this print is donated to Atlantic Wellness Community Centre.