Chanukah is the "Festival of Light" in celebration of the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days after the Jews retained control of the Temple in Jerusalem.
I have always enjoyed the ritual of lighting the candles each night. Yet, as I grew older I found even more significance in the symbolism of the word "light" and "miracle".
As an artist, I focus on the effects of light and capturing that in my creations. I have learned that light is essential to my well-being and that I am affected by the amount of daylight or not. Light is an illuminating source and I look for it in those people I encounter.
Miracles abound everywhere. Daily, I remind myself to be appreciative and grateful.
As I walked by the lighted menorah this evening, I was delighted by the still life that miraculously occurred.
Art and light.......
It reminds me to straighten the Matisse!
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