David Higginson

Self portrait

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Self portrait

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Artwork Information

Type: Original

Medium: Acrylic

Genre: Abstract

Artwork Size: 70cm (w) x 90cm (h)

Uploaded on: Sunday 17th Mar, 2024

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£850


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About this artwork

Across the span of a lifetime, individuals often experience a myriad of challenges and circumstances that can significantly impact them in various ways, leading to a profound sense of depletion or thinness on multiple fronts. These challenges can take a toll on one's physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual well-being, gradually wearing down their vitality and resilience.
* Physically, a lifetime of stress, poor lifestyle choices, and health issues can leave a person feeling physically drained and exhausted. Chronic illnesses, accidents, or simply the wear and tear of aging can all contribute to a diminished sense of physical well-being over time.
* Emotionally, the journey of life can throw a range of difficult experiences at an individual, such as loss, heartbreak, failure, and disappointments. These emotional stressors can weigh heavily on a person, leading to feelings of emptiness, sadness, or emotional fatigue.
* Mentally, the demands of everyday life, along with personal and professional challenges, can take a toll on one's cognitive and psychological well-being. Constant decision-making, problem-solving, and adapting to change can lead to mental fatigue, cognitive overload, and even burnout.
* Spiritually, individuals may also face existential questions, doubts, or crises throughout their lifetime. They may struggle to find meaning, purpose, or a sense of connection to something larger than themselves, leaving them feeling spiritually empty or disconnected.
In summary, the accumulation of life experiences, stressors, and challenges over the course of a lifetime can indeed leave an individual feeling thinly spread, depleted, and exhausted on various levels—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is important for individuals to recognize these effects, prioritize self-care, seek support when needed, and strive to find balance and restoration to maintain their overall well-being.


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