{"product_id":"the-victory-of-light","title":"The victory of light – Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixed media on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Victory of Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einvites us to rethink the meaning of war beyond the battlefield. War is not only missiles and bombs—it’s also social conflict, economic battles, struggles of ego, and most deeply, war against oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWar arises when power is sought, when validation is demanded, when we fail to recognize our own value. We can wage battles against those we love by imposing our views, often fueling unnecessary conflicts. Yet, some battles are necessary—confrontations that teach and transform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving left the army, I carry the conviction to lay down all wars except one: the fight within. My battle is no longer about proving, convincing, or being right. It is a quest for inner peace and release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Sun Tzu said, “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”\u003cbr\u003eIn this spirit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Victory of Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a meditation on self-awareness and choosing peace over conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocrates urged,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Know thyself”\u003c\/em\u003e, and Spinoza added,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Know your enemy.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI begin to see that my greatest enemy is myself. This painting reflects the journey inward—exploring my fears, egos, and shadows with compassion instead of self-judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light emerges not from ignoring darkness, but by facing it, understanding it, and ultimately transcending it. This work celebrates the victory of consciousness, awakening, and the power of inner harmony in a world too often defined by division and strife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55654140871036,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1901\/1708\/files\/fc882d50-7d1a-11f0-8943-0d3afc8994c6.webp?v=1764493557","url":"https:\/\/dorotheerodriguezvelar.com\/en-fr\/products\/the-victory-of-light","provider":"Dorothée Rodriguez Velar Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}