Zimriver

I once had a conversation with one, one I truly consider a friend, some many years back that has caused much contemplation in the years since. The conversation was pertaining to greatness, and becoming and achieving such heights. I seem to remember greatness as being defined with worldly definitions yet somehow attaining something higher than the world. I have long and often thought on this, and many times hence, as well as when the conversation was originally hatched, I have had wishes to aspire to the definition that was then opined. Yet somewhere along the way I think my understanding changed, for I found, or find, myself thinking that to be great is fine perhaps even desirable, but of traits that I think should be preferred, goodness wins out. I find I feel it is far better a thing to be good, truly good, than ever it is to be great. Or at least to be called, seen or found great. True greatness, I believe, comes from the measure of one's goodness.

I recently found a quote apparently belonging to T.S. Eliot, where he states that "April is the cruelest month."  I agree with the statement.  And I think it's safe to say that pretty much everyone can and probably does agree with the statement.  Except he got the month wrong.  It's March.  March is the cruelest month.  And while I know someone who would declare that October is, in fact, the cruelest month; I maintain it's March.

I've been thinking a lot about things like talent lately. How vast and different the spectrum of ability is. What ever the talent. From a physical kind of art - drawing and such- to musical - singing and instrumental- writing and even public speaking. I mean really the list goes on and on.

I just read my little sister's blog and let me just say, she has a gift. She is one of the most if not the most talented writer I know. She is even more talented than SEVERAL authors I've read - I read a LOT-, and I'm not just saying so because she's my little sister. -I don't work like that; giving credit where it isn't due or even true is lame.- She has a way of phrasing things that is entertaining and concise.

So anyway it got me thinking more about the people here on deviantart and I'm impressed all over again. People with talent and even more those who use it, I respect and am inspired by. And apparently I felt the need to share.

Thanks for sharing your art, fellow deviants, and keep up your great work!

So I want to sell my wire tree sculpture that I have posted in my gallery but I have no clue about how to go about it.  Does anyone have any tips, ideas or opinions on how I should do this.  Where to go?  It won't be cheap and I don't know if that matters or not.  Help???

I like to browse art here and select random deviants and such and for some reason I never stop being amazed at how many truly talented people there are on here.  Nor do I ever stop being amazed at the diversity of talents.  I think that every time I get on here or rather see something I just find truly beautiful or intriguing or at the risk of being redundant, just amazing, some part of me thinks there's no way that can be topped.  What can match this talent?  Then I click another button or look at the new stuff of the people I'm already watching and think, wow.  It's really kind of inspiring and just delightful.  Yet I don't know why I'm ever surprised at how gifted others are.  My whole world is surrounded by diversely gifted people.  Even if it weren't, I know that such people exist and have always existed, yet so often when I'm on here I'll click on something that looks interesting and feel my eyes bulge and my first thoughts say !!! until the rest of my thoughts can catch up.  So kudos everyone and thank you for sharing such stunning pieces.