Tin Pot Soldier Army

Andrew Alan Matthews

NOT FOR SALE
Stress & Anxiety collection
HOW TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NEGATIVITY, TURNING NEGATIVES INTO POSITIVES.
Titled- Tin Pot Soldier army
In retaliation to the green eyed Monster
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I needed help so I painted this soldier to help me fight my demons, I felt doomed , afraid, stressed and weak, I needed something or somebody to help me fight my way back to sanity.
How to Break the vicious cycle of negativity and turning negatives to positives
Negative thinking= The above painting, writings and feelings was painted and written to try and help show and deal with my feelings at a difficult period in my life. I was full of anger but my anger turned in on itself into anxiety, paranoia, insomnia and tears and fears and brought about a negative vicious cycle which snowballed into a larger problem for me and I have been constantly beating myself up over lots of issues and always succumbing to negative thoughts feelings and processes, this brought about a constant cycle of everlasting pain and suffering. Like the uroborus Dragon eating itself and stuck in a negative cycle.
Positive thinking= In order for me to break the cycle of negativity in my life I need to focus on what good can be done and turn a negative into a positive. This event happened over two decades ago and it has been a constant worry and cause of stress, anxiety, insomnia and paranoia over the years.
I accept that the stressful events happened in my life causing all my pain, suffering and misery and I let this go to help break that vicious cycle of the uroboros Dragon eating itself in negativity and bring about a positive change in that cycle. Turning the negative uroboros Dragon into a positive cycle Dragon.
The painting of Tin pot soldier was painted when I was in a negative frame of mind I have now apologised to the person for my actions and if I caused any stress and anxiety and negativity to anybody. I have spiritually cleansed this by writing a letter and setting this on fire sending this negativity to the heavens to cleanse. I can now move on to do positive actions with my art and use the artwork in a positive way to help people who also had stress in their lives to help them move forward with positivity
I accept that the stressful events happened in my life causing all my pain, suffering and misery and I let this go to help break that vicious cycle of the uroboros Dragon eating itself in negativity and bring about a positive change in that cycle. Turning the negative uroboros Dragoninto a positive cycle Dragon.
Stress can be a good thing, the fight or flight response is a natural process for dealing with a threat or stressful event, it helps you react to a dangerous situation or perceived threat that can help you fight or run away. It’s a natural process. however too much stress can turn into a negative and lead to illness. How much stress is too much depends on each person individually, some can deal with a lot of stress others can crumble at a little stress. You need to strike a balance in work and home life to deal with the stress.
I understand that negativity eats away at the soul and you are only hurting yourself by thinking negatively and doing negative thoughts, actions and deeds
THINK POSITIVE, DO POSITIVE THINGS IN MIND BODY AND SOUL, BRING A BALANCE IN LIFE TO BE AS ONE WITH THE NATURAL ORDER OF LIFE.
If you are also in a vicious cycle of negativity remember “always look on the bright side of life” as in the words of the life of Brian. This is what my Dad and I sing together to brighten up a dark thought or place.
A lot of the time it may be a hard thing to do but always seek help because a brighter day will come in your life to overcome your worries and stress
Original artwork with signed Certificate of Authenticity
Aproximate sizes
W 28" x H 17"
Media: Ink and ink woodcut prints
Surface: Cartridge paper

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