The second day of Inktober has been prompted by the word: Tranquility. Why? I have not the slightest idea.

This was a very difficult word to conceptualize. Partly due to the fact that it is concept I never get to achieve. Hard to illustrate something never to truly be had by the artist. I mean I can dance all day long around the idea of "Tranquility," and never really scratch the surface as to what it really is and why it is important to me that I have it.

Daniel 4:27 is the only time the word is used in the bible. Meaning it is not really a spiritual word though that is the first place we would think to look when defining the word. Point is, not even those that ask for a semblance of "Tranquility," In the doctrines of Peace and Humility, where able to describe, this elusive thought.

How to begin?

Well Inktober was devised by a young artist nine years ago, who wanted to be able to develop their inking skills and constructive talent. An illustrative ability that encourages the use of the "third eye," with the use of this gem of the mind, I was able to devise "Tranquility,"

Some I am sure believe this impossible word can only be induced by drugs, sex, stillness, placidity, the lack of intellectual energy let alone the use of the "third eye." Such a word can only be felt in the stillness, deep in the chasms of a vaulted cell where one can find, "Oneness of Self," another notion that bothers me.

Nothing ever stops moving and nothing comes from nothing, not even "Tranquility." So how do we obtain such an idea in the midst of a life that refuses to allow a moment in order to define it?

Am I to look for it in the beauty of a budding rose. In the sweetness of her rose bud mouth, in the ability to give to the poor, to express compassion to those in fear. To exude contentment no matter the lack of sunrise or the bathing light of the moon. Maybe by watching the spider which spins a web, even in the wind.

Learning to be content no matter the state of mind I am in? Is this Tranquility?

If it is, this is certainly something I desire to carry with me no matter the raging of the storms in life.