And All Shall Be Well
Art + Reflection by Sofia Rector
"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." - Julian of Norwich
“Quick now, here, now, always–
A condition of complete simplicity
(Costing not less than everything)
And all shall be well and
All manner of thing shall be well…”
T.S. Eliot – Four Quartets 4: Little Gidding
As I read those stanzas with a few friends, I was reminded of the magnolia branches outside my window in winter. We have one of those pink ones whose leaves are not evergreen. Instead, they fall in the late autumn to reveal bare branches–but also hope: furry buds tightly curled, awaiting spring warmth.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
SOFIA RECTOR
An artist and writer with a contemplative bent, Sofia Rector seeks to witness and add to the beauty she sees from her home in the northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She finds joy whether exploring the outdoors with her husband and son or curling up with a good book, her journal, and a mug of black coffee or tea. Sofia shares her mixed media artwork, written reflections, and glimpses of the everyday beautiful on Instagram. She also sells original artwork and receives commission requests on Etsy.
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