Awkward Growth

β€œThe tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, struggle to reach the light.” Β -Sandra Kring

I’m not quite sure why I’ve been leaning towards pink and purple lately. I think it’s because I’ve been feeling hurt and angry, and I wanted to calm myself.

I think my images express my thoughts and moods even more than I realized. Maybe backwards though, because theyΒ tend to project what I want to feel, rather than what I doΒ feel. I can live with that. πŸ˜‰

Anyway, I shot this on my last visit to the old zoo. What’s interesting about theΒ tree isΒ that it’s growing somewhat sideways (and no… I didn’t tilt the camera).Β So…Β it works as a pretty good featured image for myΒ weekend thoughts… aboutΒ Growth.

I’ve already mentioned that I had someΒ weird experiences lastΒ week. What’s funny is that I really was sent into a mini tail-spin for a day (or two)… BUT, I’m kind of excited now because I discoveredΒ thatΒ it was reallyΒ just an opportunity for growth.

Pushing through the awkwardness, you could say.

I’ll do some follow-up posts this week, about some of the things I’m learning, and hearing- which means YES, I’ve been listening.

Blessings!!

 


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16 responses to “Awkward Growth”

  1. Rick Christensen Avatar

    Treemendous photo! I like the angle and the purple…not sure why…seems to have a zen- like quality to it.

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you Rick! Happy Monday to you! πŸ˜„β€β€

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  2. John Avatar

    The tree has a very good root system, great catch!!

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Ahhh thanks John. I like that. Good root system. 😌❀

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  3. @vapor_sage Avatar

    I think this image is lovely-Creativity, I understand is connected with the subconscious so perhaps it is a combination of all three above, below and right here and now. Bless you, Janet, I’m inspired by your curiosity, openness, and honesty

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you Jeff. 😌❀

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  4. Nickel Boy Graphics Avatar
    Nickel Boy Graphics

    I think this is a very true statement…”they tend to project what I want to feel, rather than what I do feel.” I know for me color is very influential on my mood, and if I put on a a brightly colored shirt, then it tends to brighten my mood. (I never wear gray on Monday, the first day of the work week!)

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Ha! What”s a monday color? Yellow? πŸ˜„

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    2. Nickel Boy Graphics Avatar
      Nickel Boy Graphics

      Yellow, absolutely! For me today, brown. Okay, not the most exciting color, but it’s not gray! (I should have worn something brighter!)

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    3. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Lol! πŸ˜„ its a muddy yellow.

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    4. Nickel Boy Graphics Avatar
      Nickel Boy Graphics

      Ha! Ha! You’re right!

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  5. AddictedSophie Avatar

    Gorgeous! Now I want to make you a purple-pink mandala πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you, and ok! πŸ˜„πŸ˜™β€

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  6. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog Avatar

    Superb and beautiful tree (at an unusual angle)! πŸ™‚

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    1. Janet Avatar
      Janet

      Thank you! πŸ˜„

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  7. Gil Avatar
    Gil

    like that quote

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