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jane eyre book

Life Didn’t Happen to You

Posted on June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 by Shawnie Cannon

Some of you may have read this book. Jane Eyre is a treasured classic and loved by many.

For two weeks, I have slaved over a graphic design assignment for a BYU-Idaho class. Like at least 60 hours. Mainly because the technology involved was a steep learning curve. The task was to create three new book covers: 1) using just type, 2) all handmade, and 3) a combination. And then attractively display them.

So FAR out of my comfort zone.

But I was pleased when the project was finished.

As I researched other book covers for the novel, I realized most artists make covers based on the darkness or notable events in Jane Eyre’s life. Many book covers focus on the tragedies that happened to Jane, but I am certain it’s the other way around.

Those tragedies didn’t “happen” to Jane; instead, Jane happened to them.

This story is about the human soul’s triumph despite hopeless, complicated, and desperate circumstances. Jane persevered and was true to herself to a rejoiceful end. Her book cover deserves vibrant colors full of energy and hope to reflect her eventual victory. She never, ever played victim or allowed that into her thoughts.

For many of us, it’s our story too. Did tragic events happen to us – or did we happen to them? Did we leave our mark?

This is a choice we make – don’t let life happen to you or let others diminish you in your own head. You’re much more than that.

Your soul is deeper, wider, and bigger than the whole grand sum of all the experiences from this chapter on mortality.

You happen to life.

Remind yourself whenever needed.

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4 thoughts on “Life Didn’t Happen to You”

  1. Lynette Hering says:
    June 14, 2022 at 6:47 am

    The cover is inviting and beautiful……so are your heartfelt thoughts. I appreciate them today.

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  2. Rob Fahnestock says:
    June 14, 2022 at 3:16 am

    Beautiful work đone not only on your assignment but your assessment as well!

    Reply
  3. Mary says:
    June 13, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    Those book covers are beautiful! Makes me want to go read them. Great job

    Reply
    1. Shawnie Cannon says:
      June 13, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      Oh my goodness, thank you!

      Reply

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