our lives get rearranged
things get torn away from us
we lose bits of ourselves
one piece at a time...
the texture of our lives becomes richer in the process
we find a way to stay grounded,
to stay connected to whatever it is
that keeps us securely rooted in that place we call
our "true self."
I've lost a frond or two
and my life has acquired it's fair share of texture
lucky thing, I guess, that my true self is not a fancy girl
but walking barefoot in the shallows keeps me connected to me
I did that today
what did you do to keep in touch with the true you?
what will you do tomorrow?
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so happy to have found you (via Milkmoon). I have always believed I must have been a mermaid in a former life. I've always been most at peace when either in sight of water or IN it. Looking forward to exploring more of your writing and beautiful photos! (Nancy)
HI Julia
As you know I am little like you and your reader above and need to be in sight of water. Right now I can look out the window and see a little patch.. but that is as close as I will get today and this week. I think I will have to try and make a date with myself to get down to the water...
Thanks for your lovely post today
xx Julie
Your words are so lovely, Julia. Thank you for sharing them, and the pictures, with us. Hope you're having a wonderful day. :)
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I think it is challenging being true to yourself! I try and spend an evening alone every once in awhile, with a nice glass of vino! I just turn on the jazz and really think about my thoughts!!
Great post:)
Does shopping count? Actually, there hasn't been much this weekend that connected me to my real self. I feel the most myself when I'm near the water, which isn't something I can do often. I did curl up with a book last night and read for hours. I've been doing that since I was a child.
Sue
i spoke up.
lovely, lovely, lovely post.
I meditate every day for half an hour, and beyond that, without a doubt it's walking..., ideally on the beach or by the water, but anywhere where there is beauty is fine.
I stroll through my little yard and peek at the new things I didn't see the last time I was out there. It might be something new on a plant. A feather or spiderweb. It is what keeps me grounded and constantly amazed at how the little things matter the most.
Brenda
Simply put - lovely.
Nary a day goes by that I don't reflect, imagine, hope and accept the present. Whether it's thru journaling or being alone in the woods or at the lake, I have to do it. Think. Write. Dream.
Sometimes I like my true self. Other times, I do not.
I always try and spend a little time every day just for me. Today I am alone for a few hours and I intend on writing a little goal list.
mmm...beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing your lovely words and pics.
I love these words … and so true. Mom always said, “be yourself.” So I wouldn’t know how to “be” anything else. And I like that I’m not perfect. She calls it character.
The last few years, with the hustle n’ bustle of work and rushing around all the time, I couldn’t see what was right in front of me. I find taking the time to take in nature leaves me content, connected and true.
I have always believed I must have been a mermaid in a former life.
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