So I was up one night with a crying baby. He had been fed, changed, burped, and yet he was still screaming at the top of his lungs. Being a new mom I was just beside myself, I had no idea what to do! I had tried everything the tips online had told me to do, it was 2:00 am and the rest of the world was asleep… there was only one person I could turn to. So I bowed my head and said a prayer. If there is one thing I’ve learned since being a parent it is this: “I know nothing, except God knows everything and I need His help.” This has become my new life motto. I’m learning all over again to let go of all my pride and just seek His wisdom and direction in my life. In regards to this painting, you may be wondering why there is a big circle inside of a square behind the girl and how this relates to “Letting Go”. Well this symbol is used quite frequently in my religion, the square is symbolic of man, or earthly things. It has four definite sides, beginnings and ends. The circle is symbolic of Divinity, it is eternal. Thus when the circle is placed within the square it can be symbolic of man’s potential to become like God. And for this reason, this symbol is my most favorite. I put it in this painting because I feel like parenthood is teaching me to become more like God, it’s refining my nature. I’m learning to let go of my will and submitting it to His. Thus you’ll notice that there is no line between the shoulders and the circle. I’m striving to be one with God, even if it’s just a start, I’m on my way. 16 3/4″ x 24″ oil, graphite, paper, masonite