(Still life) Glass of Fire

Oil on canvas board
22 x 27 cm
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Dont you think life is a glass of fire?
Fascinated yet so fragil

A friend of mine sent me this quote: "A man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor. " Alexis Carrel. Yes. It is so true and cruel at the same time. Like the glass of fire, it sparkles after the return from the hell. Lately, some friends and people who surround me have been suffering under different circumstances. I tried to help but I wonder how much i could do? I still remember, years ago, i went through a personal task and it almost beat me. I am still here all because a friend of mine helped me. She simply told me that I should focus and be strong and that I was the only one who could get myself out of it. It took me awhile to undetstand the words she gave me. Now, I am so glad that i made it. Guess, I should feel positive and try my best to support my friends. Life goes on, no matter how hard, how long the journey takes.