Melancholy...depression of spirits, dejection, a pensive mood
Melancholy is the word that comes to mind as I consider this little girl sitting in a bone-dry bird bath. She holds a shell as if waiting to hear something...she's been waiting for a very long time. Whenever I go to the lakehouse I think, "something needs to be done about her." Then I walk on by.
Last weekend I stopped. I sat down on the grass and took her picture. I let myself feel the melancholy emotions she evokes in me. I knew the "shell" had a message for me but I didn't hear it until just now. I heard, "Don't keep walking by your emotions, Susan. Stop and think about them. Name them. Do the hard work of listening to and healing your spirit."
I will. I am.
5 comments:
Ah, that naming. Not an easy thing, but very much worth it!
I love the way you connect the girl in your picture with your own journey. I'm glad you listened to her, and even though it's hard work, I think you will find the beauty in your feelings as well.
She's beautiful, as are your reflections on her.
Good for you! Hard work, but many rewards.... :)
name them, listen to them, and let them tell you their story. Love you.
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