The title for this Mother's Day Post might first appear to be ill-selected... for it is powerful line from the film "Good Will Hunting", starring the late Robin Williams, That film stands today for me as monument to my continued belief that there can exist "good men"... Fathers... who can acknowledge the presence of a feminine side within them that is capable of nurture and a kind of love usually set aside for Mothers only. They are men capable of responding with emotion... and a kind of love usually ascribed only for mothers.
Robin Williams was such a person. His ability to cross vast differences of opinion and touch the heart was his gift. It was not always about ribald and off-coloured humour and language. And when it wasn't... "He" plucked the tender strings of all hearts. His mentorship and sense of humanity remain forever with all of us who have watched his craft and embrace its message of Hope and Humanity.
Standing up for what you believe is a great gift from any source. I learned this well from my dear Mom and Dad... and the likes of Robin Williams. I think of them each and every time that I feel challenged... or besieged in my daily life.
I am deeply blessed... and on the is Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th, 2015... I thank all of these mentors... who "mothered" me... and made a difference in my journey.
Happy Mother's Day... to ALL Moms... Dads and Mr Keatings ... wherever you are!!!
Thank you... and God Bless!!!
"Cherry Pink... and Apple Blossum Time" - acrylic on canvas 14 x 12 inches
Beautiful painting and how wonderful you had such a mother :) Yes, all can mother, not just females; all can captain that ship we sail - not always alone but by the light of a mother's or captain's strong guidance. Happy Mother's Day, Bruce!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rhonda ... for your visit and for sharing your thoughts and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteWe must all captain our own ship... and determine our own destiny and adventures... but to share the bridge with a significant other makes for smooth(er) sailing!
Paint... and Sail on Rhonda!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
A beautiful painting and message from you today laddie!
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline!... What would the world be... without these positive influences?
ReplyDeleteFor me... a shallow existence... a depreciated lifespan!
I am deeply blessed... and ever grateful!
Thanks for dropping by and commenting Lass!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
Such a beautiful and soft painting, Bruce! Love that you are so attuned with your thoughts and emotions too. I find it difficult for myself because I wallow in them. Anyway, so sorry to have missed this post but I was moving and am still trying to figure out where to put stuff. I have two open shelves and 3 open drawers in which to finish...I think. LoL
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sherry!... Missed your presence... but Hey!.... ya gotta do what ya gotta do Sherry! Moving is such a daunting,... and a push-pull experience. .. moving on and letting go are hard to do!
ReplyDeleteGlad that the painting pleases you! Hangs in our spare guest bedroom.... One of my rare "keepers"!HA HA!!
Good luck with your shelves n' drawers! Fill' em and get back into your daily life!
Good vibes sent your way!
Warmest regards,
Bruce