My artistic style flows directly from my writing. When I write, images rise naturally to illustrate my stories. The text below is the inspiration behind this piece.
 In my painting I have depicted my vision for this garden as a Village of Love and Resistance for children, as a haven for territorial justice where all children will be healthy and loved, and will thrive.  This metaphorical garden reminds me of my teachers’ vision for a better world: Dr. King’s Beloved Community and Thay’s Interbeing. 
 I envision Engaged Mindfulness as a force that seeks to provide a better life for our children, not just the children of Baltimore but all the children. A village of peaceful resistance through true love and true justice.
From my book Walking on Earth with Thich Nhat Hanh (p. 162)