Living near the sea is like living with art. Everyday I’m in awe, a witness to a stunning masterpiece of the sky at sundown painted in different hues by God. Our house is just few meters from the seashore, and the sea was a fascinating playground for me and my siblings, a memorable part of our childhood days. Daytime would be spent playing in the sea sand, chasing small crabs, collecting pretty shells and trekking to a remote area for more adventure.
My uncle, who used to live with us, would take us to the seashore on late afternoons. While we played around, he would go to an isolated spot, find himself a rock to sit on and draw the scene before him — the sea at low tide with the different sizes and shapes of rocks and the distant waves with the sinking glow of sun amidst the horizon. As a child, it was fascinating to watch him translate to paper the beauty of the sea. He was, and still is, a great artist and I would eagerly browse through his sketches of portraits and nature. My uncle didn’t teach me to draw but his drawings inspired me and made me want to learn how.
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Ideas are powerful. A train of thought can make or break, build or destroy. The choice is ours. Our ideas become our future. I believe that life’s meaningful lessons are best learned when shared with others.
