He Encouraged Others to Appreciate their Lives and Live in the Moment
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Rockwell observed American life, and deeply felt the problems that plagued society. While he silently suffered from depressed, he wondered why others couldn’t be content with their lives.
He said, “When I go to farms or little towns, I am always surprised at the discontent I find. And New York, too often, has looked across the sea toward Europe. And all of us who turn our eyes away from what we have are missing life.” This is when people noticed the shift in perspective of his work, as he switched gears and shone a light on society’s problems.
