The eyes and some of the facial features of a tiger-like big cat can be spotted in the top right corner. As the face of the big cat tapers to the nose, there begins to be a shift in the familiarity of a big cat face to the shape of a brown paw print. This paw print has circular toe bean prints with green leafy plant-like extensions coming from the tips of each toe bean. These green leafy plant-like extensions come off the toes in the shape of curved claws, much like one might associate with the claws of a big cat. The contrast of the brown paw print and the green leafy claw-like extensions is representative of the Earth and trees that make up our ecosystem. The brown paw pad is the point of contact with the ground, a reminder of our inescapable connection with our planet. There are also yellow rays radiating outward from the paw prints, which gives the impression of life-giving sunlight. The backdrop to all of this is a blue background that gives the relaxing feeling of a calm, blue sky. The feline creature is connected with all other life on the planet, and that life is connected to it.

We arise from the Earth and we will return to the Earth. Creating meaning along the way is so core to my beliefs in life. I am constantly in awe of the beauty in our world and within human beings. For all the bad, there is so much potential for good.

Appreciating the impermanence of life and consciousness as we know it is the key to true acceptance. True acceptance is what ultimately brings true security for Self. The big cat imagery is resonant with the meaning I create for myself as I continue to learn how to welcome and appreciate this life I have been given by my mother, father, and all those who have come before me.