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Self-discovery

On ‘Stapled Wings’

September 20, 2010 Wholeness
Healing My Wings

Today, I read this at Sarah’s blog: Some people have a hard time acclimatising to life in this world. Even from a very young age, it is obvious they remember something simpler and more perfect. And so they present a paradox – angelic spirits with snarled moods, brilliant dancers who spend ages getting their socks [...]

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My Restless Gipsy Heart, and The August Break, Day 19

August 19, 2010 Photography
Farmland, Throop

On Saturday, I felt the need for a journey and an adventure. Restlessness is plaguing me lately. I dream of seeing new places almost indiscriminately. I would go anywhere at all, right now, if I had the chance. I don’t know what it is I want, just change, and new, and fresh eyes to see [...]

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Elements of Self: The Eyes, and The August Break, Day 5

August 5, 2010 Photography
Self-portrait: my eyes, today, age 34

My eyes, today, age 34. I’ve always liked my eyes. I’ve been complimented on them plenty of times. Perhaps because they’re dark, with long lashes. But I’ve noticed that our eyes can seem to get smaller as we age. I see how much my eyes have narrowed with the disappointments and hardships that I’ve encountered [...]

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if i were a house

July 29, 2010 Wholeness
Muccleshell Cottages in Throop

if i were a house, i would be an old English cottage, with a pretty cottage garden full of flowers and herbs. and tall trees behind me. no doubt the floorboards would creak, and the window panes would rattle maddeningly in the wind. i’d be warmed by over-sized fireplaces in every room; the kind that [...]

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Elements of Self: The Mask

July 23, 2010 Wholeness
Hiding behind a mask (self-portrait)

I’m reluctant to come out and face the camera these days. But I don’t know what I’m hiding. I’m much more open about myself than I used to be. Take me as I am. I’m too far into this life to try to change myself for you. But still I’d like to hide the flaws [...]

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