Kings of the Trail #162
- Luke Jarman
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Go Further & Explore More...
"To enjoy life, the adventurous state of mind must be grasped and maintained. The essential feature of adventure is that it is a going forward into unknown territory.”
Agnes Martin
When I look at some Anges Martin paintings, the compositions with their muted colours and precise and fine horizontal lines, often slowly fading into the expanse, I am taken back to an early morning, seeing the soft silhouette of the far horizon, working hard with tired legs, but an inspired mind. Heading to a destination somewhere ahead. This is part of the adventurous spirit of mind that is important to maintain; it can be nurtured and encouraged partly through marvelling at the beauty, whether we are looking at nature or art. Take a moment to pause, even if only mentally, to appreciate and relish in the wonder around us and the exciting mindset required to keep us going forward into unknown territory and towards that distant horizon…
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails...
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