The different shapes in the clouds
draw my eyes
almost like a trance
the sky is very calming for me
better than any drug
to be able to capture the light
is a gift to me
to see how it bounces off
different shapes
to see how it
can form rainbows
and to know
it is all made by
a great artist
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Ms. C,
OK, 'Pep Talk' time. First, some background: I am 29 years old, so take what I say with a grain of salt...but in addition to your daughters being off-the-charts-beautiful, you are amazing looking yourself. Whatever turmoil you are experiencing on the inside, it does not show on the outside. Between being blessed with an attractive, loving family, living in what I assume is a safe, upper-middle class neighborhood, you might want to start a running list of all the ways your life would be different if you were not as blessed. I am not suggesting that money and beauty are enough to make a person happy, but when I am upset and whining to my mother about injustices the world has dealt me, the first thing she reminds me of is how lucky I am to be financially stable, with no debt from college loans, and attractive enough to make men turn and look as I walk by. (They may do this for anyone with an XY chromosome, but I like to think there's some aesthetic appreciation happening.) Still, I get caught up on girls who are prettier than I am, who're wealthier, who have better jobs and boyfriends than I do. But this a loser's game, a way of letting depression suck you into its vortex. It is not vain or self-absorbed to appreciate your own beauty, and to be thankful that you live in a grand brick house in a safe community that 99% of us will never be able to enjoy. I'm sure there are many more advantages that are unique to your life that I am not aware of. For your own good, do not be afraid to acknowledge them & God for choosing you to bless with such a bounty.
Peace
Pam
Thank you Pamela, it is always nice to hear the comments. I do know I am blessed. I know so many people are worse off than me. This depression is the result of many things, but is an illness not just a "poor me' thing. I don't think that is what you are saying but I did want to add that. The more you feel guilty for being depressed, the worse it gets. So, I have decided to try to take measures (while on meds) to get out of this. I am so blessed to have friends here in Murfreesboro, Nashville, and all over online friends that I know are rooting for me.
Thank you for the pep talk and you can always comment!!! I am very glad to have met you and I am so glad you enjoy the blogs!
Love,
Christy
Beautiful fall picture. I love when the leaves change. It's always green here...so you take God's work for granted.
Glad to know you're getting out to enjoy some of it Christy...
Love,
Wendy
Ms. C
I just re-read my original comment and it does come off a bit preachy; let me apologize for that. What I meant to say (in a less condescending manner) was that sometimes taking the time to appreciate one's blessings can help ease whatever gloom has settled over you on a given day. I love reading your posts (and enjoy your art) and do not think you come off as whiny or "poor me." If anything, I do, and I apologize if I unconsciously projected some of that on you. Good for you to be taking meds and being pro-active in this battle; I am more than confident that you will come out victorious.
Peace,
Pam
Pam,
I could tell you didn't mean anything negative towards me...:) I am glad to hear your comments!
thank you Wendy!
Love,
Christy
That is such a beautiful picture. That is one thing that I miss being out in CA is when the leaves change colors. Isn't our God amazing!!
love,
Tracy
That is soooo beautiful christy. I love it.
Love
Becky
Hey there, loooove the pic.....your good at capturing such beauty...
Happy to hear that this makes you feel good and calm....
Love,
ShAN XO
You do take the coolest pics, Christy! ;-)
love
casey
Thank you Casey! Love, Christy
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