Above the Waters comes from a place in me that understands what it means to keep going, even when life feels overwhelming. I've had moments when I wasn't sure how things would work out, when the weight of everything felt like more than I could carry. But somehow, I kept going. Through this painting, I'm reflecting on those parts of our lives that people don't always see — the struggles we keep to ourselves, the fears we live with, and the little bit of hope that keeps us moving forward. For me, being above the waters doesn't mean life has become easy. It means finding the strength to keep going, even when the waters haven't settled. Sometimes, that's what courage looks like.