Walking Between Two Worlds

The video “The Double Life of a Painter” mirrors my journey.
I know what it is to walk that narrow bridge between obligation and vision.
To set aside the work I long to do to keep the lights on—
and yet, to always find my way back to the work that lights me from within.

Sometimes, I wish the two worlds could merge.
Other times, I realize they already have,
because even in errands and responsibilities,
my mind is painting. My heart is sketching.