This painting speaks of my own personal journey where I had crossed over from the darkness of depression “into the light” of being freed from the tyranny of mental illness. I went through many transitions during that period of my life. This is another painting that was many years in the making, as I had started it in 2002 and finally completed it in 2014. I had to wait for the story to come to me. Upon reflection I can see why this painting evolved in this way and at its own pace. It showed me to have patience with myself while nurturing my healing - mind body and soul. When I had addressed my healing and discovered my own inner peace, that was when I felt the need to complete this painting – to finish the cycle. I would like the person who views this painting to acknowledge the story behind it. Although not many people will ever fully understand the struggle and the triumph, that people with depression have to go through to conquer their demons. 2014